Swansea City vs Portsmouth: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Swansea City vs Portsmouth

• Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: Swansea.com Stadium

Swansea City will be looking to improve after a string of losses, and their recent home win against Oxford United could give them the confidence they need. With a predicted lineup that includes key players like Zan Vipotnik up front and Marko Stamenic in midfield, they have the potential to cause problems for Portsmouth's defence. However, they'll need to be more solid at the back to avoid another defeat.

Portsmouth, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results recently, with their last game being a loss at home to Bristol City. With Josh Murphy and Marlon Pack in the midfield, they have the creativity to unlock Swansea's defence, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal to secure a win away from home.

Swansea City's recent form has been poor, with four losses in their last five games. Their only win came against Oxford United at home, which might give them a slight boost in confidence. However, the heavy defeats against Bristol City and Ipswich Town will be a concern, and they'll need to improve their defensive solidity if they want to get a positive result against Portsmouth.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Oxford United (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby County (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (A)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Ipswich Town (H)

Portsmouth have also struggled for consistency recently, with three losses, one win, and one draw in their last five games. Their most recent result was a home loss to Bristol City, which will be a disappointment. However, their win against Millwall at home shows they are capable of getting results, and they'll be looking to build on that performance against Swansea City.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Bristol City (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield United (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Hull City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)

The head-to-head record between Swansea City and Portsmouth shows a mixed bag of results. In their most recent encounter, Portsmouth won convincingly with a 4-0 scoreline at home. However, the previous meeting ended in a 2-2 draw at Swansea. Going further back, the two teams played out a goalless draw and a 2-1 win for Portsmouth, suggesting that these matches can be closely contested.

Recent Championship Results

• Portsmouth 4-0 Swansea City (01 Jan 2025)
• Swansea City 2-2 Portsmouth (30 Nov 2024)
• Portsmouth 0-0 Swansea City (23 Apr 2011)
• Swansea City 1-2 Portsmouth (26 Nov 2010)

• Ben Cabango (Hip) – Doubt

• Franco (Knock) - Doubt

• Connor Ogilvie (Knee) – Out

• Thomas Waddingham (Hip) – Out

• Jacob Farrell (Groin) – Doubt

• Franco Umeh (Leg) – Doubt

• Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Vigouroux (GK), Galbraith (DF), Cabango (if fit) (DF), Burgess (DF), Tymon (DF), Franco (if fit) (MF), Stamenic (MF), Ronald (MF), Widell (MF), Eom (MF), Vipotnik (AT)

Swansea City are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lawrence Vigouroux in goal and a back four of Ben Cabango, Josh Tymon, Cameron Burgess, and Ethan Galbraith. In midfield, Marko Stamenic and Gonçalo Franco will provide the base, allowing Melker Widell, Ji-sung Eom, and Ronald to support striker Zan Vipotnik in attack.

• Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Williams (DF), Knight (DF), Poole (DF), Swanson (DF), Pack (MF), Dozzell (MF), Lang (MF), Segecic (MF), Murphy (MF), Bishop (AT)

Portsmouth are also predicted to play a 4-2-3-1, with goalkeeper Nicolas Schmidt behind a backline of Williams, Knight, Poole and Swanson. Pack and Dozzell will anchor the midfield, with Murphy, Segecic, and Lang playing behind striker Bishop.

• Zan Vipotnik vs Josh Knight: Zan Vipotnik's pace and movement will test Josh Knight's defensive positioning and recovery speed.

• Marko Stamenic vs Marlon Pack: Marko Stamenic's energy and tackling will be crucial in stopping Marlon Pack's passing and control in midfield.

• Gonçalo Franco (Swansea City): Gonçalo Franco's creativity and vision will be key for Swansea City to unlock Portsmouth's defence.

• Josh Murphy (Portsmouth): Josh Murphy's dribbling and directness will be vital for Portsmouth to create chances against Swansea City.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Swansea City vs Portsmouth on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Swansea City 1-1 Portsmouth in this match

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