Portsmouth vs Arsenal Tips, Bet Builder & Latest Odds
Championship strugglers Portsmouth will be eyeing an upset when they host Arsenal in the FA Cup third round on Sunday afternoon at Fratton Park.
Having been held to a goalless draw at the Emirates against Liverpool, the Gunners will be looking to launch an assault on England’s oldest domestic competition against a side who defied the odds to win it in 2008 under Harry Redknapp’s tutelage.
Ahead of the game, we’ve sifted through the markets and shared some irresistible football betting tips to get you in the mood.
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Tips
Here are our top three betting tips and the best free bet offers ahead of Sunday's big cup matchup.
Tip 1: Arsenal to Win 3-0, 3-1 or 3-2
The FA Cup, as we have seen over the years, doesn’t always follow the traditional script. However, on paper, this tie could be a mismatch.
Portsmouth, who are languishing in 21st in the Championship, are winless in their past 22 games in all competitions against the Gunners (D8 L14), a dismal record stretching back to March 1958.
In their most recent FA Cup clash nearly five years ago, Mikel Arteta’s men eased to a 2-0 win en route to lifting the trophy, so that’s a good omen.
In three of their past four clashes, Arsenal have prevailed by a three-goal margin, suggesting it could be a comfortable afternoon for them. To kick things off, I’m drawn to the correct score combination of Arsenal to win 3-0, 3-1, or 3-2, which comes with a boosted price if that appeals.
Tip 2: Bukayo Saka to make 1+ Assists
Bukayo Saka may not have been as productive this campaign, but he’s still weighed in with seven goal contributions in the league (four goals and three assists).
Arteta, you imagine, will want to give the FA Cup the respect it deserves by fielding a strong side, especially if he wants to deliver multiple trophies this term.
Saka, as we know, gives Arsenal plenty of dynamism. He always loves to get to the byline and whip in wicked crosses.
Although he didn’t make much of an impact in the previous FA Cup tie between these two sides, I think Saka could be more instrumental this time. The specials market, in particular Saka to supply one or more assists during the 90 minutes, has a tempting price.
Tip 3: Bukayo Saka Assist, Gabriel Jesus to Score Two Goals, Over 6.5 Goalkeeper Saves
Start your bet builder with Saka, who relishes testing and stretching backlines to cause Portsmouth problems, to supply at least one assist during the match.
For the second leg, Gabriel Jesus could be given a more prominent role against Portsmouth. Having recently returned from an ACL injury, the Brazilian could repay his manager’s faith in him and net a double.
Round things off with a goalkeeper special. Arsenal attempted nine shots against Portsmouth in their last FA Cup tie, and there could be plenty of goalmouth action. Over 6.5 goalkeeper saves across the 90 minutes is inviting.
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Odds
Check out the latest odds from our pick of betting sites ahead of this FA Cup clash.
Where to Watch Portsmouth vs Arsenal
TV Channel
The Portsmouth vs Arsenal match will be broadcast on UK TV via TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage also available through Discovery+, offering live FA Cup action for viewers with the appropriate pay-TV subscriptions.
Live Stream Information
For UK viewers wanting to live stream Portsmouth vs Arsenal, the match will be accessible via Discovery+ Premium and TNT Sports’ streaming services, allowing subscribers to watch on mobile or connected devices; this means you can stream the FA Cup tie live in full if you have a TNT Sports or Discovery+ subscription rather than only watching highlights or delayed coverage.
Portsmouth vs Arsenal Match Information
Here's everything you need to know before kick-off.
Kick-Off Time
The Portsmouth vs Arsenal FA Cup Third Round tie is scheduled to kick off at 2:00pm on Sunday 11th January.
Fixture Date
This FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal will take place on Sunday 11th January 2026.
Stadium
The match will be played at Fratton Park, which is the home stadium of Portsmouth and will host Arsenal’s visit for this FA Cup tie on the south coast of England.
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