Our Portsmouth vs Arsenal Prediction: 1-1
Portsmouth vs Arsenal in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 11, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Portsmouth vs Arsenal prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portsmouth's Last Match – Bristol City vs Portsmouth
After suffering a 0-5 England Championship loss to Bristol City, Portsmouth must win to get back on track. In that match, Portsmouth controlled 38% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City | 62% | 10 (7) | 1.25 | 43 |
 Portsmouth | 38% | 3 (2) | 0.44 | 20 |
Arsenal's Last Match – Arsenal vs Liverpool
Arsenal will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 England Premier League draw against Liverpool on January 8. In that match, Arsenal recorded 48% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arsenal | 48% | 5 (4) | 0.45 | 57 |
 Liverpool | 52% | 4 (0) | 0.36 | 35 |
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.35 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Arsenal average 1.9 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Portsmouth 9-15
Arsenal 19-8
What are the odds for this match?
Portsmouth to win: @11
Draw: @6.5
Arsenal to win: @1.222