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The prediction and suggested bet for Portsmouth vs Norwich, on 16 August 2025, as highlighted by the tipsters, is: Will both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on Bet365.

👉 Which stadium will host the Portsmouth vs Norwich match?

The Portsmouth vs Norwich match on 16 August 2025 will take place at Fratton Park in Portsmouth.

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Portsmouth vs Norwich Prediction – Championship

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Check out the best predictions for Portsmouth vs Norwich

Here you will find the best prediction for Portsmouth vs Norwich in the Championship, alongside match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the most accurate prediction for the Portsmouth vs Norwich fixture.

Portsmouth

16 August 2025 – 11::30
Championship
2025/2026
Normal Time – Round 2

Norwich

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Portsmouth vs Norwich

The best prediction for Portsmouth vs Norwich in the Championship is that both teams will score at least one goal. A closely contested match is expected, given that both clubs tend to play positive football, with constant transitions that heighten the chances of scoring. Notably, the market for “both teams to score” has been successful in the last two official matches of Norwich and in their previous meeting against Portsmouth.

Match preview: Portsmouth vs Norwich

Portsmouth and Norwich face off at Fratton Park in a fixture of the 2nd round of the Championship. In the past three years, only two direct encounters have occurred between these two teams: one on 18 April 2025, which saw Portsmouth triumph with a scoreline of 3-5, and the latest on 10 December 2024, which ended in a goalless draw. It is important to consider the home/away performance, as both teams show significantly different results in their home and away matches.

Team analysis: Portsmouth

The home side enters this second round following a victory in their opening match against Oxford United, winning 0-1. Portsmouth generally performs better at home, having recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 15 home matches, with 22 goals scored and 12 conceded. In contrast, their away form has been less impressive, tallying merely 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses, scoring 21 goals and conceding 20. Their last match in the League Cup ended in a 1-2 defeat to Reading. In the last 10 home fixtures, Portsmouth has enjoyed 6 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Their defence has been solid, having conceded goals in only 3 of the last 10 matches, while their attack has remained consistent, scoring in 9 of those games. In the 15 matches played, they have conceded the first goal 6 times but have failed to overturn the scoreline on any occasion.

Portsmouth will approach this clash with all players available, favouring a 4-3-3 formation that prioritises a direct style of play and utilises the wings for offensive opportunities. Key attacking players to watch are Florian Bianchini, Callum Lang, and Colby Bishop, with Adrian Segecic leading the midfield.

Team analysis: Norwich

The visiting side enters the second round after suffering a loss in their opening match against Millwall, losing 1-2. Norwich has struggled on their travels, recording only 3 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses in their last 30 away games, scoring 12 goals and conceding 19. In home matches, they have achieved 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with 27 goals scored and 25 conceded. They arrive at this match fresh off a victory away at Watford, winning 1-2. Over their last 10 matches across all competitions, Norwich has collected 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, while consistently allowing goals in 9 of those fixtures. Despite this, they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 fixtures, they have managed to come back from behind in just 1 of the 7 matches in which they conceded first.

The Norwich team is fully fit and traditionally employs a 3-4-3 tactical setup that encourages an attacking style of play, primarily through the flanks. Their most potent attacking forces, Josh Sargent, Ante Crnac, and Matej Jurasek, occupy the forward positions, with left-sided player Jeffrey Schlupp providing depth.