Portsmouth vs Arsenal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

The Gunners have won all of their last five games against Pompey.

Portsmouth FC are now gearing up to have a face-off against Arsenal in their third round contest of the 2025-26 FA Cup. This is going to be an entertaining game, which will take place at Fratton Park.

Pompey have been very inconsistent with their performances and are likely to struggle in their upcoming cup contest as well. They are coming in after facing a dominating defeat at the hands of Bristol City in their EFL Championship game. Portsmouth FC will be under pressure despite it being a home game for them.

Arsenal continue their positive run of performances, but were held to a goalless draw by Liverpool FC in their last matchup. They continue their lead at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners will be away from home for their FA Cup, but they will be full of confidence due to their recent run of form.

Kick-off:

• Location: Portsmouth, England
• Stadium: Fratton Park
• Date: Sunday, January 11
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Tony Harrington
• VAR: In use

🆙 for the @EmiratesFACup. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/b6MtzprRRR

— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) January 7, 2026

Form:

Portsmouth: W-D-D-W-L

Arsenal: D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Adrian Segecic has been one of the most consistent performers for Portsmouth FC this season and is yet again going to play a crucial part in the squad. He can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. Segecic will be looking to come up with a top performance to help his side.

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

Martin Ødegaard is one of the midfield maestros for the Gunners. With the ball at his feet, he his going to come up with continuous problems for the opponent’s defence. Ødegaard can regulate the ball well in the midfield and will be looking to come up with some creative plays to help his side in the final third as well.

Match Facts

• Arsenal are on an eight-match undefeated run.
• Portsmouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 games.
• Pompey have lost all of their last five fixtures against the Gunners.

Portsmouth vs Arsenal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @1/4 Ladbrokes
• Gabriel Jesus to score @5/4 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @13/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Portsmouth will miss out on the services of Callum Lang, Colby Bishop, Connor Ogilvie, Florian Bianchini, Josh Knight, Josh Murphy, Mark Kosznovszky, Marlon Pack and Thomas Waddingham. They are injured.

Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman are not going to be in action for Arsenal due to their injuries. Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 71

Portsmouth won: 14

Arsenal won: 33

Draws: 24

Predicted Lineups

Portsmouth predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Schmid (GK); Poole, Shaughnessy, Bowat; Devlin, Le Roux, Dozzell, Swanson; Swift, Kirk, Segecic

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Kepa (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhães, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli

Match Prediction

The Gunners will be keen to control the game from the start, and the hosts are going to be under pressure. Premier League side Arsenal are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Portsmouth in their upcoming FA Cup clash.

Prediction: Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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