Portsmouth vs Derby prediction & probabilities (2026-09-01)

Championship

Portsmouth vs Derby Correct Score

2026-09-01 · 19:45
Correct Score1-1Most likely · 12.9%

Result

Portsmouth 0-2 Derby

Final score 0-2. The model gave that exact scoreline 5.5%.

Best predictionMost likely · 12.9% · 1-1No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
ConvictionOpen

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Most likely · 12.9% at 1-1, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Portsmouth have averaged 1.8 scored and 1.6 conceded, Derby 1.4 and 2.2 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 50.2% for over 2.5 and 75.4% for at least two goals. Their last 4 meetings have averaged 2.8 goals a game. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Correct Score

Most likely1-1 12.9%
Scoreline Probability
1-1 12.9%
1-0 9.1%
2-1 8.6%
0-1 8.1%
1-2 7.8%
0-0 7.5%
2-0 6.9%
0-2 5.5%

Score probability grid

Portsmouth \ Derby 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 7% 8% 6% 2% 1% ·
1 9% 13% 8% 3% 1% ·
2 7% 9% 5% 2% 1% ·
3 3% 4% 3% 1% · ·
4 1% 1% 1% · · ·
5 · · · · · ·

Rows = Portsmouth goals, columns = Derby. The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 12.9%. The grid is the model’s full scoreline distribution, not a single tip, but the shape of every plausible result. Darker cells carry more probability.

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

7.5%

0

17.1%

1

25.2%

2

22.0%

3

14.8%

4

12.9%

5+

In-depth analysis

39.8%Favoured: Portsmouth
54.9%Both Teams to Score
50.2%Over 2.5 goals

For the goal environment, the model sees 50.2% for three or more goals and 75.4% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Portsmouth favoured at 39.8%, a competitive game tends to open up.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 1-1 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianSees a balanced game from the 50.2% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutPortsmouth are the model’s pick on the result at 39.8%, a lean on probability, never on price.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Form & head-to-head

PortsmouthWDLWL
DerbyWLLDL

Last 4 meetings: Portsmouth 0 · 2 draws · Derby 2 · 2.8 goals/game.

FAQ

What was the score in Portsmouth vs Derby?
Portsmouth vs Derby finished 0-2. The model's most likely scoreline was 1-1 at 12.9%; it gave the actual 0-2 a 5.5% chance.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Correct Score-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0095Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
55,261Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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