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Preston vs Portsmouth Prediction – Championship
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Here you find the best prediction for Preston vs Portsmouth for the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and the main statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Preston and Portsmouth.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Preston vs Portsmouth
The best prediction for this challenge is that Portsmouth will not win. Preston will benefit from the substantial backing of their fans, facing an opponent who is lacking motivation following several poor away results. Portsmouth has encountered significant difficulties defensively and offensively. Therefore, betting on a “draw nullifies bet: Preston” in this match is a sensible choice.
The best prediction for Preston vs Portsmouth
Draw nullifies bet: Preston
Match preview: Preston vs Portsmouth
Preston and Portsmouth meet at Deepdale for a match in the 38th round of the Championship. In their previous encounter in this competition on 09 November 2024, Portsmouth triumphed at home with a score of 3-1. The home advantage might play a crucial role, as both sides exhibit notable differences in their home and away performances.
Team analysis: Preston
The home side currently sits in 15th position, having amassed 44 points from 9 wins, 17 draws, and 11 losses. In their penultimate match, they suffered a defeat to Sheffield United, losing 1-0. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw against Sunderland. Preston tends to perform better at home; their last 30 outings show 3 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses away, compared to 5 wins, 9 draws, and just 1 loss at home.
In this competition, they are unbeaten in 11 home matches, with the most common score at half-time being 0-0, seen in 7 of their 18 home games. They’ve conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities, while their attack has scored in 7 out of the last 10 games in this competition. Their home matches have usually featured few goals, with 13 of the last 18 seeing less than 3 goals scored. In their 37 matches this season, they have never come back to win after conceding first in the 13 games where that occurred.
Preston heads into this fixture following a 1-1 draw. During their visit to Sunderland, Emil Riis scored the team’s only goal. Typically, they employ a tactical formation of 5-3-2, prioritising fast transitions. The key playmaker is midfielder Stefán Teitur Thordarson, who possesses excellent vision. However, they will be without Jordan Storey, Duane Holmes, Ali McCann, and Brad Potts due to various injuries.
Team analysis: Portsmouth
The away team is currently in 17th place with 42 points earned, thanks to 11 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses. In their previous match, they secured a home win against Leeds United (1-0), but they lost 2-1 at home to Plymouth Argyle in their last outing. Portsmouth’s performances are heavily influenced by home advantage; in their last 30 matches, they have recorded just 2 wins, 2 draws, and 11 losses when playing away, scoring 10 goals but conceding 30. At home, they achieved 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses with a tally of 27 goals scored and 12 conceded. In the Championship, they have only accumulated 4 points from the last possible 30, with 1 victory, 1 draw, and 8 losses in their last 10 away games. Defensively, they’ve struggled, conceding in 7 of their last 10 matches, although they have found the net in 7 of those games. There’s a tendency for their away matches to feature goals, as 12 of the last 18 encounters finished with over 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. In 37 matches this season, they’ve only managed to overturn the score in 3 games when they conceded first. In their last 18 away matches, they’ve scored 6 of their 17 goals during the 16-30 minute period.
Portsmouth arrives at this fixture following a 2-1 defeat to Plymouth. Adil Aouchiche scored their lone goal. The visitors typically align in a 4-3-3 formation, relying on quick transitions to catch opponents off guard. Their attacking trio features Josh Murphy, Matt Ritchie, and Colby Bishop. When pushing forward, they favour the left flank, making the most of Connor Ogilvie’s ability to create dangerous situations. They will be missing Callum Lang, Ibane Bowat, Jacob Farrell, Paddy Lane, Jordan Williams, Conor Shaughnessy, and Rob Atkinson due to injuries.
The best prediction for Preston vs Portsmouth
Draw nullifies bet: Preston
