Burnley host Portsmouth at Turf Moor in the EFL Championship on Saturday, aiming to pick up just their second win of the new season. The Clarets, back in the second division after their Premier League relegation in the summer, are currently facing the prospect of another demotion.
With just one win and eight points in the bag from 12 games, the Lancashire outfit are down in 22nd place in the EFL Championship standings and heading to League One at this rate.
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Their only win of the campaign so far came away to Watford, as Burnley crushed the Hornets 4-0 at Vicarage Road on matchday nine. But they have not been able to build on that momentum, and recently fell to a 4-1 loss at the hands of Lincoln City for their sixth Championship loss of the campaign.
Portsmouth must be feeling confident about their chances after seeing Burnley’s struggles, as Pompey have the top 10 spots in their sights.
With 18 points, they are currently tied with Blackburn Rovers but sit a position adrift of them in 11th by virtue of their inferior goal difference.
After winning just twice from their opening eight games, Portsmouth have won three from their next four, suggesting that they have experienced an upturn in form after a period of struggle.
Burnley vs Portsmouth Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Burnley and Portsmouth have clashed 54 times in history, with 23 wins for the Clarets. Pompey have taken the spoils on 21 occasions.
- There have been only 10 draws between the rivals in history, the last of which came in February 2025 (0-0). They have not drawn consecutively since 2001-02.
- Burnley have won three of their last six clashes against Portsmouth.
- Portsmouth have lost just one of their last eight games in the Championship.
- Having lost twice in a row, the Clarets could lose three league matches on the bounce for the first time this season.
- With 25 goals conceded, Burnley have the worst defensive record of any Championship team alongside Preston North End.
Burnley vs Portsmouth lPrediction
The Clarets have struggled big time upon their EFL Championship return. Portsmouth have the means to capitalize on their opponents’ vulnerabilities and win again.
Prediction: Burnley 1-3 Portsmouth
Burnley vs Portsmouth Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Portsmouth to win
Tip 2 – Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
