Portsmouth vs Cardiff

Prediction and result

Before kickoff, the model made Cardiff favourites at 56% (Portsmouth 25%, draw 19%). That rests on expected goals of 2.16 to 1.39 and 4 wins in Cardiff's last 10 matches to 1 for Portsmouth. It put over 2.5 goals at 69% and both teams scoring at 70%. Portsmouth won 2-0, against the model's 56% for Cardiff.

Key facts before the match

• Cardiff have gone 5 matches without a win.
• They last met on 11 Feb 2025, when Portsmouth won 2-1.