Portsmouth v Southampton Prediction – Sunday 25th January 2026

IT is another case of out of the frying pan into the fire for our EFL Championship clubs.

Having completed a round of energetic midweek combat, they are straight back at it this weekend. As usual, there are important matches directly affecting promotion, Play-Offs and relegation issues. Accordingly, Championship betting is attracting bumper interest.

Here are the upcoming pairings alongside my considered score predictions to guide your football betting…

Portsmouth v Southampton

• Kick-off: 12 noon

Portsmouth preview – White hot South Coast rivalry set to unfold. Pompey are one point clear of relegation worries after a sole defeat in seven League engagements.

Southampton preview – Travelling 20 miles along the M27 motorway. Wednesday night’s 1-0 success against visitors Sheffield United cemented Saints’ first EFL victory in eight attempts.

Score prediction: Much ado about nothing 0-0.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*