West Ham United vs Portsmouth Predictions, Picks & Odds – 08/08/2026

Carabao Cup · 1st Round

08 Aug 2026 London Stadium Louis Hecq

West Ham United vs Portsmouth – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
William Hill	1.53	4.20	5.50	View Odds
Matchbook	1.50	4.60	6.00	View Odds
Coral	1.91	2.60	5.00	View Odds
Ladbrokes	1.91	2.60	4.80	View Odds
Virgin Bet	1.47	4.35	5.30	View Odds

Our prediction

1: West Ham United to win

1.53 on William Hill

· Confidence High

Odds recorded on 07 Aug 2026 at 08:20 · Odds are subject to change

West Ham United vs Portsmouth Preview

West Ham United open their competitive campaign at the London Stadium following relegation from the Premier League, a seismic shift that has reshaped expectations under Nuno Espírito Santo. An unbeaten pre-season offers cautious optimism, though their recent league form told a different story, with just one win in their final five top-flight fixtures. Tomáš Souček's ankle injury and Freddie Potts's departure to Club Brugge leave midfield options thinner than Nuno would prefer.

Portsmouth arrive in east London carrying decent recent momentum, unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches across all competitions. John Mousinho's side will, however, be hampered by a lengthy injury list that clouds their early-season outlook. Josh Murphy's groin problem rules him out, while defender Ibane Bowat has departed for Huddersfield Town. Knocked out at this stage last season, Pompey face a stiff challenge against a Hammers side boasting a formidable home record in this competition.

Recommended Bets

	William Hill	Matchbook	Coral
West Ham United to win	1.53	1.50	1.91
Under 2.5	2.38	·	2.37
BTTS Yes	1.62	1.69	1.65

Odds recorded on 07 Aug 2026 at 08:20 · Odds are subject to change

West Ham's home record in the EFL Cup is the cornerstone of this selection. Eight wins from their last eleven home ties, with an average of just 0.73 goals conceded per match, points to a side that dominates at the London Stadium in this competition. Backing the home win at 1.53 reflects that pedigree, even as the Hammers adjust to life outside the top flight.

Portsmouth arrive with injury concerns that could prove decisive. Josh Murphy's groin problem leaves him doubtful, while the departure of Ibane Bowat to Huddersfield thins their defensive options further. Despite being unbeaten in seven of their last eight outings, Pompey were eliminated in the first round of this competition last season and face a considerable step up in quality here.

West Ham's prolific scoring in home cup ties, averaging 2.64 goals per match, supports the over 2.5 goals market at 1.53. Nuno's men completed pre-season unbeaten and should carry attacking intent into this opener. The combination of a confident home side and a stretched visiting squad makes the home win the recommended pick, with goals expected at both ends at 1.62.

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