West Brom 5-1 Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

West Brom

West Brom's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last six matches across all competitions. The Baggies have struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven games and conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game in their previous six outings. Their 5-1 defeat to Bournemouth in the FA Cup stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair and their heaviest loss in this period. Despite sitting in 7th place in the Championship, West Brom's goal difference of -4 in their last six matches is concerning. The team's tendency to be involved in high-scoring matches is evident, with both teams scoring in 83% of their recent games. However, their offensive output has been modest, averaging just 1.17 goals per game in this stretch. West Brom's inability to secure consecutive wins and their current run of two games without a victory suggest they are struggling to find consistency in their performances.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the team showing signs of recovery after a challenging period. The Pompey have won their last two Championship matches, scoring five goals and conceding just two, which suggests an upturn in their offensive capabilities. However, prior to this mini-revival, they suffered a concerning run of three consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a disappointing FA Cup exit at the hands of Wycombe. Their 4-0 thrashing of Swansea on New Year's Day stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter and their only clean sheet in the last six games. Despite their current 18th position in the league, Portsmouth's goal difference of +1 over the last six matches indicates they're performing better than their league position might suggest. The team's tendency towards high-scoring games is evident, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. However, their defensive frailties are highlighted by the fact they've gone five games without keeping a clean sheet.

Recent home/away form

West Brom

West Brom have shown impressive home form recently, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at The Hawthorns. The Baggies have been particularly strong in their last three home games, securing three consecutive victories before their most recent draw against Stoke City. Their attacking prowess is evident, with an average of 2 goals scored per game, while their defence has been relatively solid, conceding only 1 goal per match on average. West Brom have managed to keep two clean sheets in this period, both coming during their winning streak. The team's matches have been entertaining for spectators, with both teams scoring in 67% of the games and an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring affairs, West Brom's 3-1 victory over Preston stands out as their most convincing result in this run.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent away form has been nothing short of disastrous, with the team enduring a woeful six-game losing streak on the road. This run has seen them fail to score in five of these matches, managing to find the net just once in their last six away fixtures. Their defensive woes are equally concerning, having conceded a staggering 15 goals during this period, with an average of 2.5 goals conceded per game. Particularly alarming was their 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Derby County, highlighting their vulnerability away from home. The team have failed to keep a single clean sheet during this run, and their goal difference of -14 over these six games paints a grim picture of their struggles. With 67% of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals, Portsmouth's away games have been high-scoring affairs, albeit largely to their detriment.