Luton Town 1-0 Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Luton Town

Luton Town are currently enduring a difficult spell in the Championship, languishing at the bottom of the table in 24th position with just 28 points from 34 games. Their recent form has been particularly poor, with no wins in their last 13 matches and a concerning run of four losses in their last six games. The Hatters have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only two goals in their previous six outings, averaging a mere 0.33 goals per game. Defensively, they've also been vulnerable, conceding eight goals during this period and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven matches. Interestingly, all of Luton's recent games have been low-scoring affairs, with 100% of their last six matches featuring under 2.5 goals. This trend suggests a team battling to create chances whilst also trying to shore up their defence in a bid to halt their slide down the table.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth have shown a remarkable turnaround in form, securing three consecutive victories in their most recent matches. This winning streak has come at a crucial time, as the team had previously struggled with two losses and a draw in their preceding three games. Despite their current 17th position in the Championship, Portsmouth's recent performances suggest they are fighting hard to climb the table. Their defensive record has been particularly impressive, conceding only five goals in their last six matches and keeping two clean sheets. Interestingly, Portsmouth's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. The team's ability to grind out narrow victories, as evidenced by their recent 2-1 wins against Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City, could prove vital in their bid to improve their league standing.

Recent home/away form

Luton Town

Luton Town's recent home form has been concerning, with the Hatters struggling to find consistency at Kenilworth Road. The team have managed just one win in their last six home matches, a narrow 2-1 victory over Derby County. Worryingly, Luton have failed to score in four of these six games, highlighting a significant goal-scoring problem. They are currently on a three-match winless run at home, which includes two defeats and a draw. Defensively, Luton have been relatively solid, conceding only five goals in these six matches, but their lack of attacking prowess has been their downfall. With an average of just 0.5 goals scored per game and 83% of their matches seeing under 2.5 goals, Luton's home fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, potentially indicating a cautious approach or a lack of attacking quality.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent away form has been particularly poor, with the team enduring a concerning run of five consecutive defeats before their most recent victory against Oxford United. This win broke a troubling streak and may provide a glimmer of hope for the struggling side. The Pompey have struggled defensively on their travels, conceding a worrying 13 goals in their last six away matches, with a heavy 5-1 defeat to West Brom standing out as a particularly high-scoring affair. Their offensive output has been equally disappointing, managing to score only four goals during this period, with three of those coming in just two matches. The clean sheet against Oxford United was their first in six away games, offering a rare positive in an otherwise challenging run of form for Portsmouth away from home.