Play Up Pompey Crushed By Battering Rams In Monday’s EFL Championship Clash

A SHORTENED programme of EFL Championship action approaches this week bringing plenty of talking points.

In particular, the push for Play-Off qualification is under intense scrutiny. Accordingly, Championship betting interest is reaching fever pitch.

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

Portsmouth v Derby County

• Kick-off: 8pm

Portsmouth vs Derby Odds:

• Portsmouth – 6/5
• Draw – 2/1
• Derby – 23/10

Portsmouth preview – One point and two places above the dreaded dotted relegation line following three defeats across four winless matches. Their last home victory came at the end of January. Regan Poole and Conor Shaughnessy are available once again for selection.

Pompey boss John Mousinho said: “The only thing which matters for me is how many points we accumulate between now and the end of the campaign. Everything else concerning teams around us is irrelevant in my view. I know supporters watch other results to keep a keen eye on rival Championship clubs.

“Although it doesn’t matter to me because we just need to pick up as many points as possible. If we do that, we will be fine. So the important lesson is simply to concentrate on ourselves. The pressure is building to a certain extent going into the final 10 games of 2025/26.

“There are a number of points to play for and it can be season defining for a lot of reasons. But I believe we will definitely be ok if we can maintain focus entirely on our own performances.”

Portsmouth 2025/26 Championship home form – 6 wins, 4 draws, 8 defeats.

Derby County preview – Three reverses across five League outings leave the Rams six points shy of Play-Off discussions. They’ve lost their last three road trips.

Derby County 2025/26 Championship away form – 8 wins, 3 draws, 7 defeats.

Score prediction: Derby delight 2-0.

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