Southampton vs Portsmouth predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Southampton vs Portsmouth kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Sunday, September 14
Kick-off Midday
Venue St Mary's, Southampton
Competition Championship
TV ITV1 & Sky Sports Main Event

Just 17 miles separate Southampton and Portsmouth and there is a fierce rivalry between Hampshire's two biggest football clubs, who get set for their first league meeting since 2012.

The Saints will be desperate to get back to the Premier League at the first time of asking but they have made a mediocre start to the Championship campaign and will have to raise their game to overcome bitter foes Pompey.

Southampton vs Portsmouth betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Both teams to score
1pt 3-4 Coral, Ladbrokes

Player shots

Cameron Archer to have over 1.5 shots on target
2-1 bet365

Longshot 

1-1 draw
13-2 bet365

Southampton vs Portsmouth preview 

South Coast rivals Southampton and Portsmouth have been starved of a derby dust-up since the 2019 EFL Cup but their long wait for a Championship clash may be worthwhile and there should be plenty of entertainment in store at St Mary’s.

Saints are still finding their feet in the Championship after last season’s no-show in the Premier League, as new manager Will Still is working out his strongest team and bedding in his latest signings.

There has been plenty of change over the summer at St Mary’s. Key players Tyler Dibling, Mateus Fernandes and Kamaldeen Sulemana have moved on to pastures new, but they still possess a remarkably deep squad and will be expecting to figure in the promotion race.

It hasn’t started in that manner, however, as Southampton have taken only five points from four matches and have failed to build on their come-from-behind 2-1 victory at home to Wrexham in their curtain-raiser.

Score draws with Ipswich and Watford, either side of a 2-1 loss at home to Stoke, have followed that and they are not sure to have things all their own way against neighbours Portsmouth.

Pompey have seven points to show from their first four fixtures and, having been desperately poor on their travels last season, they have started their road campaign with a 1-0 victory at Oxford and 1-1 draw with West Brom.

The visitors are the more settled of the pair under John Mousinho and that could count for plenty even if they undoubtedly lack the talent of their rivals.

Both teams have scored in all four of the Saints' Championship matches and they may struggle to shut out Pompey, who have failed to score in only one of their last 15 league fixtures.

Archer hoping to lead from the front

Goals in his last two matches against Norwich and Watford should have strengthened Cameron Archer’s claims as Southampton’s leading striker and he will be hoping to lead by example at St Mary’s.

In the Saints’ most recent 2-2 draw with Watford, Archer scored the first goal and had five shots, hitting the target on three occasions. Plenty of chances are expected to fall his way again.

Spoils may be shared in derby duel

The last two times that Southampton and Portsmouth have met in the Championship they played out score draws and this could be a similar story.

The Saints have already drawn 1-1 with Ipswich and 2-2 with Watford this season and Pompey, having seen three of their last six league games end 1-1, may be the happier with a point.

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Southampton vs Portsmouth Bet Builder

Both teams to score

Both teams have scored in all four of Southampton's Championship clashes and they look like a work in progress, offering hope for Portsmouth.

Cameron Archer to have two or more shots on target

The Saints striker has scored in his last two appearances and he had three shots on target in a 2-2 draw with Watford prior to the international break.

Over 3.5 cards

Each of Southampton's four league games have featured at least four cards and this is likely to follow suit in a fierce local derby.

Pays out at 5-1 with bet365

Key stats for Southampton vs Portsmouth

♦ Portsmouth have won only three of their last 20 Championship away games
♦ Both teams have scored in all four of Southampton’s Championship games
♦ Both teams score have scored in five of Pompey’s last seven away games in the Championship
♦ Portsmouth have failed to score in only one of their last 15 league fixtures

Southampton vs Portsmouth betting odds

Sign up with Betfair to bet on Southampton vs Portsmouth in the Championship. Here are the latest odds for Sunday's match.

Odds correct at time of publishing

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Southampton vs Portsmouth team news and predicted line-ups

Southampton

Joe Aribo and Caspar Jander have not yet featured in Southampton’s squad while Brazilian defender Wellington is sidelined through injury. James Bree, William Smallbone and Samuel Edozie are unlikely to feature.

Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Bazunu; Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Stephens; Roerslev Rasmussen, Charles, Downes, Manning; Fraser, Azaz; Archer.
Subs: Robinson, Downs, Armstrong, Edwards, Stewart, Taylor, Matsuki, Quarshie.

Portsmouth

Callum Lang, Harvey Blair and Marlon Pack remain sidelined and manager John Mousinho will be hoping to name the same side that defeated Preston 1-0 before the international break.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Schmid; Swanson, Poole, Shaughnessy, Ogilvie; Swift, Dozzell; Bianchini, Segecic, Murphy; Bishop.
Subs: Devlin, Knight, Le Roux, Waddingham, Matthews, Williams, Kosnovszky, Yang.

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FAQs for Southampton vs Portsmouth

When is Southampton vs Portsmouth in the Championship?

The game is kicking off at midday on Sunday, September 14.

Where is Southampton vs Portsmouth being played?

Sunday's derby in the Championship takes place at St Mary's in Southampton.

Where can I watch Southampton vs Portsmouth?

There is live coverage of the match on ITV and Sky Sports Main Event.

What is the match betting for Southampton vs Portsmouth?

Southampton are 3-4 favourites to beat 17-5 visitors Portsmouth and the draw is 27-10.

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