Match: FA Cup
Fixture: Portsmouth VS Arsenal
Local Kick-off Time: 2:00pm, Satruday 10th Janurary 2026
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Opening Odds
| Category | Item | Corresponding Odds |
|---|---|---|
1X2 | 1 | 10.00 |
| X | 6.50 | |
| 2 | 1.20 | |
Asian Handicap | +1.5/2 | 2.00 |
| -1.5/2 | 1.85 | |
Scored | Goals (2.5/3) - Over | 1.80 |
| Goals (2.5/3) - Under | 2.05 | |
Corners | Corners (9.5) - Over | 1.80 |
| Corners (9.5) - Under | 1.90 |
Prediction: Arsenal Wins
Portsmouth have a long list of injuries at the moment. They take on a Premier League outfit that could make life difficult for them in this impending encounter.
Arsenal are still a threat even if Mikel Arteta heavily rotates his side. The Gunners have won 14 of their last 22 matches against Portsmouth. Notably, they have avoided defeat in each of those encounters against this opponent. They are riding a three-match winning streak in this fixture and have seen the over 2.5 goal bet land in two instances. Our Portsmouth vs Arsenal prediction: Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Portsmouth
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/01/01 | English Football League Championship | Bristol City | 5-0 (HT 2-0 FT 5-0) | Portsmouth |
| 2025/12/30 | English Football League Championship | Portsmouth | 2-1 (HT 0-0 FT 2-1) | Charlton Athletic |
| 2025/12/26 | English Football League Championship | Portsmouth | 1-1 (HT 1-0 FT 1-1) | Queens Park Rangers |
| 2025/12/20 | English Football League Championship | Derby County | 1-1 (HT 1-1 FT 1-1) | Portsmouth |
| 2025/12/13 | English Football League Championship | Portsmouth | 2-1 (HT 0-1 FT 2-1) | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2025/12/10 | English Football League Championship | Swansea City | 1-0 (HT 0-0 FT 1-0) | Portsmouth |
| 2025/11/29 | English Football League Championship | Portsmouth | 0-1 (HT 0-1 FT 0-1) | Bristol City |
| 2025/11/27 | English Football League Championship | Sheffield United | 3-0 (HT 1-0 FT 3-0) | Portsmouth |
| 2025/11/22 | English Football League Championship | Portsmouth | 3-1 (HT 1-0 FT 3-1) | Millwall |
| 2025/11/08 | English Football League Championship | Hull City | 3-2 (HT 2-2 FT 3-2) | Portsmouth |
Portsmouth is enduring a rough patch in the 2025-26 EFL Championship season. The home team has accumulated 25 points from 24 games and is one point ahead of the relegation zone.
Their confidence has been shaken, heading into this clash following a 5-0 mauling at the hands of Bristol City. Before this result, they were on a four-match unbeaten run.
Pompey now shift their focus to the FA Cup. It hasn't been a great display in this competition, having failed to progress beyond the third round in each of their last five editions, indicating they could struggle here.
Portsmouth have lacked the cutting edge in the final third this season and are likely to be frustrated by their opponents' disciplined setup.
Makenzie Kirk is supposed to be the team's focal point in attack, but he has struggled, as evidenced by his one goal for the club in 11 EFL Championship appearances.
The creative spark could be found in midfield, with Adrian Segecic expected to step up here. The 21-year-old has scored four goals and provided two assists in his last 20 appearances for the club this season.
Arsenal
| Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/01/09 | Premier League | Arsenal | 0-0 (HT 0-0 FT 0-0) | Liverpool |
| 2026/01/04 | Premier League | Bournemouth AFC | 2-3 (HT 1-1 FT 2-3) | Arsenal |
| 2025/12/31 | Premier League | Arsenal | 4-1 (HT 0-1 FT 4-1) | Aston Villa |
| 2025/12/27 | Premier League | Arsenal | 2-1 (HT 1-0 FT 2-1) | Brighton&Hove Albion |
| 2025/12/24 | English Football League Cup | Arsenal | 1-1 (Penalty kick 8-7 HT 0-0 FT 1-1) | Crystal Palace |
| 2025/12/21 | Premier League | Everton | 0-1 (HT 0-1 FT 0-1) | Arsenal |
| 2025/12/14 | Premier League | Arsenal | 2-1 (HT 0-0 FT 2-1) | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 2025/12/11 | UEFA Champions League | Club Brugge | 0-3 (HT 0-1 FT 0-3) | Arsenal |
| 2025/12/06 | Premier League | Aston Villa | 2-1 (HT 1-0 FT 2-1) | Arsenal |
| 2025/12/04 | Premier League | Arsenal | 2-0 (HT 1-0 FT 2-0) | Brentford |
Arsenal missed the chance to open up an eight-point gap at the top of the Premier League after being held to a goalless home draw against defending champions Liverpool. It's still early to press the panic button as they still maintain a six-point cushion over the chasing pack.
The Gunners have now avoided defeat in their last two matches since the turn of the year. Notably, they are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions.
With the FA Cup in mind, Mikel Arteta's men will hope to overcome their demons in the third round. They have suffered two consecutive eliminations at this stage against Liverpool 2-0 and, most recently, Manchester United, losing 4-6 on penalties.
One thing is certain: Arsenal has a huge amount of squad depth compared to minnows Portsmouth. Expect a heavy rotation by head coach Mikel Arteta as he prepares for the London derby against Chelsea in the EFL Cup three days after this fixture.
It's possible we could see Norgaard, Merino, and Eze take the midfield roles. Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke are set to slot in as wingers, replacing Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard.
Viktor Gyokeres has failed to adapt to life in England. The prolific striker has failed to score a goal in open play in ten consecutive games. This matchup presents a perfect opportunity for the Swedish international to end his goal drought.
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Arsenal -1.5/2
European Handicap: Arsenal Wins
Predicted Scores: 0-3, 1-3, 1-4
Predicted Total Goals: 3, 4, 5
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