West Bromwich Albion vs Portsmouth Prediction: Bet on both teams to score

West Bromwich Albion vs Portsmouth Prediction and Odds on 23 August 2025

West Bromwich Albion will lock horns against Portsmouth at The Hawthorns on Saturday, 23 August 2025. West Brom are unbeaten in eight of their last ten home games in all competitions. Can they continue this run? Below, you will find the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head statistics, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

West Bromwich Albion: form and statistics

West Bromwich Albion secured a 3-2 win over Wrexham in their last game to extend their win to two this season. Isaac Price got a brace, and Jed Wallace was on the scoresheet. The Albion had started the season with a 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers to remain just one of three teams in the Championship with a 100% win record after round two. The Baggies sit third on the table with six points in two games, scoring four goals and conceding two.

West Bromwich Albion: Team News and Injury Report

West Brom will be without at least two players in this game, with Tammer Bany and Daryl Dike already ruled out due to muscle injuries. Ryan Mason will continue with his 4-2-3-1 formation to extend the winning run of the Throstles. Josh Griffiths will continue his role in between the sticks, and Aune Heggebö is expected to lead the attack.

🔖 West Bromwich Albion possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper – Josh Griffiths

Defenders – Darnell Furlong, Nathaniel Phillips, George Campbell, Callum Styles

Midfielders – Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Tom Fellows, Isaac Price, Mikey Johnston

Attacker – Aune Heggebö

⛔️ Out: Tammer Bany Odeh (muscle injury), Daryl Dike (thigh injury).

👤 Head coach: Ryan Mason

Portsmouth: form and statistics

Portsmouth suffered a 2-1 loss to Norwich in their last game, with Adrian Segecic scoring the consolation goal in the 84th minute. Pompey had started the season with a 1-0 win over Oxford United, with the only goal of the game coming from Adrian Segecic in the 38th minute. It is good to note that Portsmouth’s only win this season came on the road, and that can give them the confidence ahead of this clash. They sit 13th on the table with three points in two games, scoring two goals and conceding two.

Portsmouth: Team News and Injury Report

Portsmouth will be without Callum Lang, Marlon Pack, and Harvey Blair in this match due to injuries. However, John Mousinho will continue with a 4-2-3-1 setup that will see Colby Bishop lead the attack. Conor Shaughnessy and Regan Poole will operate in the heart of the defence, providing cover for Nicolas Schmid in between the sticks.

🔖 Portsmouth possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper – Nicolas Schmid

Defenders – Jordan Williams, Conor Shaughnessy, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie

Midfielders – John Swift, Andre Dozzell, Florian Bianchini, Adrian Segecic, Joshua Murphy

Attacker — Colby Bishop

⛔️Out: Marlon Pack (knee injury), Harvey Blair (hamstring injury), Callum Lang (hamstring injury).

👤 Head coach: John Mousinho

West Bromwich Albion vs Portsmouth: head-to-head statistics

West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth have met ten times since 2002. West Brom won five times, Portsmouth won three times, and two games ended in a draw. The last game between the two teams ended in a 5-1 win for the Baggies.

West Bromwich Albion vs Portsmouth: Betting Tips & Odds

• West Brom are unbeaten in eight of their last ten home games in all competitions. A win for the hosts is available at 1.76 odds on 1xBet;
• The last three games between the two teams saw 3+ goals. This option is available at 1.98 odds on 1xBet;
• The hosts have scored in each of their three games in all competitions this season. 1xBet offers 1.90 odds for the hosts to score at least two goals in this game.

West Bromwich Albion vs Portsmouth match prediction, 23 August 2025

West Brom are one of the three teams in the Championship that have won both matches so far. They are also unbeaten in their last four games against Portsmouth. With this, and the fact that Portsmouth suffered a setback in their last match, I expect the hosts to secure a win in this clash. Moreover, I expect goals from both sides of the net.

Our match prediction: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.87 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: West Bromwich Albion to win at a coefficient of 1.72 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.96 in the Betway bookmaker.