Portsmouth — Leicester Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 18 April 2026
On April 18, 2026, in Matchday 43 of the English Championship, Portsmouth will host Leicester. The match is set to kick off at 13:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth approach this match in decent form, remaining unbeaten in their last four games while actively fighting to avoid relegation. The team have secured two important wins in their most recent fixtures, defeating strong opponents Middlesbrough and Ipswich, both of whom are competing for promotion to the Premier League. These results have helped Portsmouth climb to 19th place in the standings, now holding a four-point cushion above the relegation zone.
One of the main issues for the team has been their defensive record, having conceded 57 goals in 42 matches, which is among the weaker defensive records in the league.
At home, Portsmouth have also struggled for consistency, recording 7 wins, 5 draws, and 9 defeats, placing them 19th in the home table. However, they did win their most recent home match, ending a five-game winless run on their own ground.
As for home head-to-head meetings against Leicester, Portsmouth have generally found this matchup difficult. In the last five encounters, they have recorded just one win, along with one draw and three defeats.
Leicester
Leicester City find themselves in a very difficult situation, currently on a five-match winless run. In their latest outing, the team suffered a 0–1 defeat to Swansea, following three consecutive draws.
In the standings, Leicester sit 23rd with 41 points, five points away from safety. A defeat in this match could leave them with almost no realistic chances of avoiding relegation.
Defensively, Leicester have struggled, conceding 64 goals in 42 matches.
Away from home, their results have also been inconsistent, placing them 17th in the away table with 4 wins, 9 draws, and 8 defeats.
As for head-to-head meetings, this matchup has been quite balanced. The last three encounters all ended in 1–1 draws. Overall, both teams tend to score against each other — in 6 of the last 7 meetings, both sides have found the net. Across those seven matches, the record is perfectly even, with two wins for each team and three draws.
Probable Lineups
- Portsmouth: Schmid, Devlin, Shaughnessy, Poole, Williams, Pack, Dozzell, Alli, Swift, Segecic, Bishop
- Leicester: Stolarczyk, Pereira, Lascelles, Thomas, Vestergaard, Skipp, Winks, Mukasa, Fatawu, Mavididi, Daka
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Portsmouth are unbeaten in their last 4 matches.
- Portsmouth have scored first in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Leicester have failed to win in 16 of their last 17 matches.
- Portsmouth are unbeaten in the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
- In 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings, both teams scored.
Portsmouth — Leicester Prediction
The teams come into this match in contrasting form. Portsmouth have picked up momentum, collecting important points in recent rounds, and a win here could secure their place in the Championship for next season. Leicester, on the other hand, have no margin for error. The team must win to keep their survival hopes alive and avoid relegation. Head-to-head meetings between these sides have been evenly balanced, with both teams regularly finding the net. Considering the circumstances, Leicester are expected to push forward in search of a crucial result, which could open up space for Portsmouth. Taking into account the motivation of both teams, their defensive issues, and recent head-to-head trends, this matchup has strong potential for goals from both sides. Recommended bet: Over 2 goals — 1.58
