Portsmouth 1-0 Leicester – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Portsmouth at 44% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Portsmouth face Leicester.
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Match Analysis
Portsmouth host Leicester at Fratton Park in Championship (matchday 43). Kick-off is Saturday 18 April 2026 at 13:30 UK time.
Form Guide
Portsmouth — last 10 games: 2W 3D 5L, averaging 0.90 points per game. Last five: L D D W W. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Portsmouth's form when playing at home: 3W 3D 4L across their last 10 home games (1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Leicester stand at 1W 6D 3L — 0.90 PPG. Last five: L D D D L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Leicester's form when playing away from home: 0W 6D 4L across their last 10 road games (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 90% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Portsmouth at 0.90 PPG versus Leicester's 0.90. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 1 H2H match, Portsmouth have won 0, Leicester 0, with 1 draw — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 1 H2H match in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 18 Oct 2025, ended Portsmouth 1–1 Leicester — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Portsmouth trading profile (last 80 games, 40 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 70% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 84% of the time; of the 22 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 27%; of the 28 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 25%; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Leicester trading profile (last 80 games, 40 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 80% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 60% of those occasions; of the 19 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 42%; of the 36 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 31%; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Portsmouth 54% versus Leicester 61%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Portsmouth 50% | Leicester 59%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Portsmouth surrender their half-time lead 27% of the time, while Leicester have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 31% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Portsmouth 1.34 xG and Leicester 0.96 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Portsmouth attack 0.918 / defence 0.918 | Leicester attack 0.897 / defence 1.141. League average goals — home 1.277 / away 1.164. Data: built from Portsmouth's last 88 games and Leicester's last 42.
Result probabilities: Portsmouth 44% | Draw 31% | Leicester 25%. Fair-value odds: Portsmouth 2.29 | Draw 3.18 | Leicester 4.01. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS Yes probability 47% | Total xG 2.30. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.30 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 53% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Portsmouth as the most likely outcome at 44% — marginal model lean. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Portsmouth offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.30 combined xG gives a 60% probability to Under 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data — both teams scored in: Portsmouth 50% (last 10 home games) | Leicester 90% (last 10 away games), a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Portsmouth vs Leicester | Competition: Championship, matchday 43 | Venue: Fratton Park • Kick-off: Saturday 18 April 2026 at 13:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Portsmouth 44% | Draw 31% | Leicester 25% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% (Under 60%) | BTTS Yes 47% (No 53%) | xG Portsmouth 1.34 / Leicester 0.96 • Poisson strength factors: Portsmouth attack 0.918 / def 0.918 | Leicester attack 0.897 / def 1.141 | league avg home 1.277 / away 1.164 • Poisson stance: Portsmouth (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.34
Portsmouth xG
Expected Goals
0.96
Leicester xG
47%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Portsmouth vs Leicester FAQs
What time does Portsmouth vs Leicester kick off?
Portsmouth vs Leicester kicked off at 13:30 UK time on Saturday 18 April 2026 at Fratton Park.
What was the final score in Portsmouth vs Leicester?
Portsmouth 1 - 0 Leicester.
Where is Portsmouth vs Leicester being played?
The match is being played at Fratton Park.
What competition is Portsmouth vs Leicester part of?
Portsmouth vs Leicester is a Championship fixture (matchday 43) (England).
Who is favourite to win Portsmouth vs Leicester?
Our statistical model gives Portsmouth a 44% chance of winning, Leicester a 25% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Portsmouth the favourite.
Will both teams score in Portsmouth vs Leicester?
Our model estimates a 47% probability that both Portsmouth and Leicester will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (53%).
Will Portsmouth vs Leicester have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 40%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (60%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Portsmouth's attack at 0.92x the league average against Leicester's defence at 1.14x — combine the two and it projects 1.34 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Leicester's attack versus Portsmouth's defence, projects 0.96 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Portsmouth's last 88 games and Leicester's last 42 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (11.8%), 0-0 (11.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Portsmouth Win
44%
2.29
31%
3.18
25%
4.01
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.5%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
0 – 0
10.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.34
Portsmouth xG
Total xG
2.30
0.96
Leicester xG
2.29
44%
Home win
3.18
31%
Draw
4.01
25%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
47%
BTTS Yes
2.11
53%
BTTS No
1.90
Clean Sheet
38%
2.61
26%
3.81
Win to Nil
17%
5.99
7%
15.28
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.1 | 9.6 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.5 | 12.9 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Portsmouth vs Leicester Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Portsmouth vs Leicester?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.6%.
How many goals are Portsmouth and Leicester expected to score?
The model projects 1.34 expected goals for Portsmouth and 0.96 for Leicester, a combined total of 2.30.
How confident is the prediction model for Portsmouth vs Leicester?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Portsmouth's recent record stands at 26W 20D 34L from 80 games, a 1.23 PPG return, with L-D-D-W-W in the last five.
Leicester, meanwhile, have gone 17W 21D 42L across 80 games — 0.90 PPG, with L-D-D-D-L in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Portsmouth on 1.23 PPG, Leicester on 0.90. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Portsmouth have managed 18W 10D 12L from their last 40 home games — 1.60 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Leicester's away record stands at 6W 13D 21L across their last 40 away games, a 0.78 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Portsmouth come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Portsmouth are averaging 1.16 goals scored and 1.36 conceded per game recently; Leicester are on 1.09 scored and 1.80 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Leicester in 61%.
Last 80 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Portsmouth
Current Season
Leicester
Current Season
Portsmouth (Home) vs Leicester (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Portsmouth
Current Season
Leicester
Current Season
❓ Portsmouth vs Leicester Form FAQs
What form are Portsmouth and Leicester in coming into this match?
Portsmouth have gone 26W 20D 34L in their last 80 games (1.23 PPG), while Leicester have gone 17W 21D 42L in their last 80 (0.90 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Portsmouth at home or Leicester away?
Portsmouth's home record (1.60 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Portsmouth at home: 1.60 PPG; Leicester away: 0.78 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 2 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from October 2025. All of them came in Championship. The most recent was on 18 April 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Portsmouth
1
Draws
0
Leicester
Recent Meetings
❓ Portsmouth vs Leicester H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Portsmouth and Leicester?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Portsmouth have won 1, Leicester have won 0, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Portsmouth and Leicester last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 18 April 2026: Portsmouth 1-0 Leicester.
Who has won more matches between Portsmouth and Leicester?
Portsmouth have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Portsmouth are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 24% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 27% of those situations.
Leicester are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 30% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Portsmouth 52%, Leicester 70% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Portsmouth) and 68% (Leicester). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 20% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Leicester in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Portsmouth home games / Leicester away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Portsmouth vs Leicester Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Portsmouth and Leicester matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 52% of Portsmouth's games and 70% of Leicester's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Portsmouth and Leicester matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Portsmouth's matches and 68% of Leicester's.
Do Portsmouth and Leicester matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 70% of Portsmouth's recent matches and 80% of Leicester's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Portsmouth edge out Leicester 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Portsmouth beat Leicester 1-0 at Fratton Park, Regular Season - 43, in the Championship. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Portsmouth 1.34 xG and Leicester 0.96 xG, a combined 2.30. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Leicester landed 1.0 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Portsmouth attack 0.92 / defence 0.92 against Leicester attack 0.90 / defence 1.14, drawn from 88/42 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Portsmouth 44% | Draw 31% | Leicester 25%, with Portsmouth to win its most likely call at 44%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 40%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 69% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 47% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Portsmouth 50%, Leicester 59%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Portsmouth's trading profile (80 games, 40 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not.
Leicester's trading profile (80 games, 40 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 61% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 31% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Portsmouth 1.23 PPG, Leicester 0.90 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Portsmouth win broke the near-deadlock. Portsmouth (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.92 average — tighter than their form line. Leicester (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.10 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 1 against a 1.98 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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