C. Evans
J. Murphy
R. Brady
Result ✓ Home win
Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.30
|
3.00
|
3.40
|
| Prob. |
43.5%
|
33.3%
|
29.4%
|
Key points
• Preston are unbeaten in their last six home games, with four clean sheets.
• Portsmouth have poor away form, with four consecutive away defeats prior to one win.
• Preston's defense has been solid, conceding only 0.33 goals per game at home.
• Portsmouth's recent matches indicate defensive weaknesses, conceding 13 goals in six away matches.
• Preston's attack has been underwhelming, scoring only six goals in their last six games.
• Odds favor a Preston win at 51.3%.
Current streaks
Preston
0
3
0
1
0
2
Portsmouth
0
1
1
0
0
1
Recent form
Preston
Preston North End have been struggling to find consistent form in recent matches, with only one win in their last six games across all competitions. The Lilywhites have drawn three, lost two, and won one, indicating a tendency to share the spoils rather than secure outright victories. Defensively, Preston have been relatively solid, conceding an average of less than a goal per game in this period and keeping two clean sheets. However, their attacking output has been modest, scoring just six goals in six matches. The standout result in this run was a convincing 3-0 victory over Burnley in the FA Cup, which showcased Preston's potential when firing on all cylinders. Despite their mixed form, Preston have managed to maintain a positive goal difference and have seen two-thirds of their recent matches feature fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring encounters.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable run of four consecutive victories before their latest defeat. Despite their current 17th position in the Championship, the team have displayed resilience, winning four of their last six matches. Their defensive record has been particularly impressive, conceding only 0.83 goals per game over this period and keeping two clean sheets. Whilst not prolific in front of goal, scoring 1.33 goals per game, Portsmouth have managed to secure narrow victories, with all four of their recent wins coming by a one-goal margin. The team's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, both teams have scored in half of Portsmouth's recent matches, indicating competitive encounters.
Preston
DLWDLD
W1 D3 L2
6
1
5
0.8
+1
2
1.83
50%
67%
33%
Portsmouth
WWWLWL
W4 D0 L2
8
1.3
5
0.8
+3
2
2.17
50%
50%
50%
Recent home/away form
Preston
Preston have shown impressive defensive resilience at home, with four clean sheets in their last six matches at Deepdale. The Lilywhites are currently unbeaten in their last six home games, a run that includes two wins and four draws. Their most notable result came in their latest fixture, a convincing 3-0 victory over Burnley in the FA Cup, which stands out as the highest-scoring match in this sequence. Preston's defensive prowess is further highlighted by the fact that they've conceded only two goals in these six games, boasting an impressive average of just 0.33 goals conceded per game. However, their attacking output has been somewhat lacklustre, with 67% of their recent home matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite their solid defensive record, Preston's tendency to draw matches (four out of six) suggests they may be struggling to convert their defensive stability into consistent victories at home.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth's recent away form has been poor, with the club experiencing a concerning run of four consecutive defeats on the road before a brief respite with a 2-0 win against Oxford United. Their defensive frailties have been particularly evident, conceding 13 goals in their last six away matches, with a heavy 5-1 loss to West Brom standing out as a particularly high-scoring affair. The Pompey have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just four goals in these six games, and have kept only one clean sheet. Their goal difference of -9 in this period highlights their struggles both in attack and defence, while their position of 17th in the league table reflects their overall poor form. The statistics show a team that are inconsistent in terms of goal-scoring patterns, with an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals.
Preston
WDDDWD
W2 D4 L0
6
1
2
0.3
+4
4
1.33
33%
67%
33%
Portsmouth
LLLLWL
W1 D0 L5
4
0.7
13
2.2
-9
1
2.83
33%
50%
50%