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Unanimous verdict delivered in Portsmouth vs Stoke City predictions as two in-form sides battle

The72's writers offer their Portsmouth vs Stoke City predictions for the Championship clash on Saturday.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:11 AM
Unanimous verdict delivered in Portsmouth vs Stoke City predictions as two in-form sides battle
Key Things to Know
  • Writers Harry Mail and James Ray both predicted a 1-1 draw between Portsmouth and Stoke City.
  • Portsmouth enter the fixture on a six-match unbeaten streak in the Championship under head coach John Mousinho.
  • Stoke City sit in the top eight of the Championship after winning eight of their first 14 league matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writers at The72 have delivered a unanimous prediction for Saturday's Championship meeting between Portsmouth and Stoke City at Fratton Park, with both Harry Mail and James Ray forecasting a 1-1 draw. Both sides head into the clash in impressive form, with John Mousinho's Portsmouth on a six-game unbeaten run and Mark Robins' Stoke City sitting among the division's top eight clubs.

Portsmouth defeated Swansea City 3-1 in midweek courtesy of a Terry Devlin brace and a goal from Thomas Waddingham. Meanwhile, Stoke City secured a 2-1 away victory against Blackburn Rovers following a goal from Jack McGlynn and an own goal, leaving the writers to argue that little separates the two sides.

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