Explore Coral's detailed preview for Birmingham vs Portsmouth in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.
Match Details
Fixture: Birmingham vs Portsmouth
Date: Saturday, 01 November 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park
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Our predictions for Birmingham vs Portsmouth
Match Prediction: Birmingham 1-0 Portsmouth
Birmingham's recent form suggests a team capable of grinding out results, as evidenced by their win against Preston and draws against Wrexham and Sheffield Wednesday. They will likely look to exploit their solid defensive structure while relying on the creativity of players like Paik and Stansfield to break down Portsmouth's defence. Portsmouth, on the other hand, have struggled at home, losing to Stoke and Coventry, but showed resilience in their draw at Leicester. This match could be tight, with Birmingham's disciplined approach potentially frustrating Portsmouth's inconsistent attack.
Portsmouth's away form, highlighted by their draw at Leicester, indicates they can pose a threat on the road. However, their recent home performances suggest vulnerabilities that Birmingham might exploit. The game could hinge on moments of individual brilliance, with players like Min-hyeok and Chaplin needing to step up for Portsmouth. Birmingham's home advantage and recent results give them a slight edge in what promises to be a closely contested encounter.
Birmingham's recent form has been mixed, with a win against Preston and draws against Wrexham and Sheffield Wednesday showing their ability to compete. However, losses to Bristol City and Hull City indicate areas for improvement, particularly in converting draws into wins. Their performance against Preston, where they secured a 1-0 victory away from home, suggests they can be defensively solid and effective on the counter. This resilience could be crucial in their upcoming match against Portsmouth, where maintaining a tight defence will be key.
Recent Championship Results
Loss: 0-1 vs Bristol City (A)
Win: 1-0 vs Preston (A)
Loss: 2-3 vs Hull City (H)
Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)
Draw: 2-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
Portsmouth
Portsmouth have had a challenging run of late, with losses at home to Stoke and Coventry highlighting their struggles in front of their own fans. Their draw against Leicester away from home and win against Middlesbrough at Fratton Park show they can perform, but consistency remains an issue. The team's ability to score, as seen in their draw against Watford, will be vital against Birmingham's solid defence. Portsmouth will need to find a way to break down Birmingham's backline to secure a positive result.
Recent Championship Results
Loss: 0-1 vs Stoke City (H)
Loss: 1-2 vs Coventry (H)
Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester (A)
Win: 1-0 vs Middlesbrough (H)
Draw: 2-2 vs Watford (H)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between Birmingham and Portsmouth shows a mixed history, with Portsmouth securing a convincing victory in 2012. Birmingham managed a narrow 1-0 win in the previous match, also in 2012. This suggests that neither side have had the upper hand in league meetings.
Recent Championship Results
Portsmouth 4-1 Birmingham (20 Mar 2012)
Birmingham 1-0 Portsmouth (07 Feb 2012)
Team News & Injury Report
Birmingham
Ethan Laird (Hamstring) - Doubt
Scott Wright (Knee) - Doubt
Willum Willumsson (Muscle) - Doubt
Portsmouth
Adrian Segecic (Ankle) - Out
Harvey Blair (Hamstring) - Out
Jacob Farrell (Fibula) - Out
Nicolas Schmid (Hand) - Out
Thomas Waddingham (Hip) - Out
Callum Lang (Hamstring) - Doubt
Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) - Doubt
Franco Umeh (Leg) - Doubt
Lineups & Tactical Setup
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Birmingham (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Beadle (GK), Iwata (DF), Neumann (DF), Klarer (DF), Cochrane (DF), Doyle (MF), Leonard (MF), Roberts (MF), Paik (MF), Anderson (MF), Stansfield (AT)
Birmingham's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a strong structure with Doyle and Leonard in midfield, while relying on the creativity of Paik and Stansfield to create scoring opportunities.
Portsmouth's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on the attacking prowess of Bishop and Kirk, with Min-hyeok and Chaplin expected to provide the creative spark needed to break down Birmingham's defence.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
Jay Stansfield vs Hayden Matthews: This duel will see Birmingham's forward Stansfield test the defensive capabilities of Portsmouth's Matthews.
Seung-ho Paik vs Conor Chaplin: The midfield battle between Birmingham's Paik and Portsmouth's Chaplin could be pivotal in controlling the tempo of the game.
Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham): Iwata's role on Birmingham's right will be crucial in breaking up Portsmouth's attacks and initiating counter-attacks.
Yang Min-hyeok (Portsmouth): Min-hyeok's creativity in midfield will be essential for Portsmouth to unlock Birmingham's defence and create scoring chances.
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