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Championship — Matchday 5
Portsmouth
vs
Cardiff
Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 14:00 UTC
1X2
38.5%
29.4%
32.1%
Portsmouth 38.5%
Draw 29.4%
Cardiff 32.1%
Over/Under 2.5
47.9%
52.1%
Over 2.5 47.9%
Under 2.5 52.1%
BTTS
54.1%
45.9%
Both Score 54.1%
No 45.9%
Model Reasoning
Portsmouth favoured (38%) Key factors: • Playing at home is a factor in Portsmouth's favour. • Portsmouth are without key defender Jacob Farrell (Groin injury). • Cardiff are missing key midfielder Eli King (Cruciate ligament tear). • Both sides are expected to create similar chances (~1.4 xG each). • Portsmouth have had a long break of 14 days and may take time to find their rhythm. Most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Portsmouth
L W D L W
Cardiff
D D
Squad News
Portsmouth
  • Injured Jacob Farrell Defender · Groin injury
  • Injured Márk Kosznovszky Midfielder · Knee injury
Cardiff
  • Injured Eli King Midfielder · Cruciate ligament tear
Season Stats
2
Played
2
3
Points
2
4
Goals Scored
3
4
Goals Conceded
3
+0
Goal Diff
+0
0
Clean Sheets
0