Portsmouth 3-1 Preston

Current streaks

Recent form

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been concerning, with the club currently languishing at the bottom of the Championship table. They have managed only one win in their last six matches, suffering three defeats and drawing twice. The Pompey have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring a mere 0.83 goals per game, whilst conceding an average of 1.33. Their defensive woes are evident, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven outings. Despite the low-scoring nature of their recent matches, with 67% of games seeing under 2.5 goals, both teams have scored in two-thirds of these encounters. Portsmouth's current run of three games without a win is particularly worrying, and they'll be keen to reverse their fortunes and climb out of the relegation zone.

Preston

Preston North End have been struggling for form recently, finding themselves in 20th position in the Championship after a run of five games without a win. Their last victory came against Coventry City on 19th October, followed by a series of three draws and two losses. The Lilywhites have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly their 3-3 draw with Plymouth Argyle, which contributed to their average of 3 goals per game over the last six matches. Defensively, Preston have been leaking goals, conceding 11 in their last six games at an average of 1.83 per match. While they've managed to keep two clean sheets during this period, their goal difference of -4 highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. The team's inability to consistently find the back of the net, scoring just 1.17 goals per game, has further compounded their struggles as they seek to climb out of the relegation zone.

Recent home/away form

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent home form has been concerning, with the club failing to secure a victory in their last six matches at Fratton Park. The Pompey have endured a particularly difficult run, losing their last three home games in a row, which is a worrying trend for the struggling side. Their defensive woes are evident, having conceded nine goals in these six matches, with particularly heavy defeats against West Brom (0-3) and Sunderland (1-3). On the attacking front, Portsmouth have been struggling to find the back of the net, scoring only three goals in this period, and failing to score in half of these games. Despite their poor form, they have managed to keep two clean sheets, showing some resilience in goalless draws against Sheffield United and Luton Town. However, with Portsmouth sitting at the bottom of the Championship table, their home performances need a significant improvement if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone.

Preston

Preston North End have shown inconsistent form away from home, with their last six away fixtures resulting in one win, three draws, and two losses. The Lilywhites have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably their recent 3-3 draw with Plymouth Argyle and their impressive 5-0 victory over Harrogate Town in the League Cup. Despite their struggles in the league, where they currently sit 20th, Preston have managed to find the back of the net regularly, scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game in their last six away matches. However, their defensive record has been a concern, conceding 1.67 goals per game during the same period. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, with over 2.5 goals occurring in the same percentage of games, suggesting that Preston's away fixtures tend to be entertaining affairs for neutral supporters.