Portsmouth vs Plymouth Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Goals Look in Short Supply

There’s a definite case for backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market. Portsmouth and Plymouth could be set for a low-scoring contest and we’re keen to grab the odds of -110.

Plymouth Beat Pompey When Teams Last Met

Portsmouth were winners last time out. Their 1-0 victory against Leeds United at Fratton Park was their third straight home triumph. Pompey had 43% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Colby Bishop netting in the 61st minute.

Plymouth Argyle have been defeated in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Home Park, they were turned over 3-0 by Sheffield Wednesday. Miron Muslic's team recorded 49% possession and managed two shots on goal.

Plymouth have claimed back-to-back victories over Portsmouth and both were home wins at Home Park, featuring 1-0 and 3-1 scorelines. Plymouth have landed victory in three of the past 8 games between the teams, with five draws happening.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Portsmouth	38	11	9	18	46	61	-15	46:61	42
24	Plymouth	38	7	12	19	40	77	-37	40:77	33

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Pompey have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Pompey have averaged 45.7% possession and 6.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 3.5 corners.

Colby Bishop is the top goalscorer with 3, Connor Ogilvie has 2, with Josh Murphy and two other players on 1. Josh Murphy is the leading assists maker with 4.

Plymouth have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 5.4 attempts, 2.2 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The Devon club average 41.3% possession, 2.6 corners in their favour and 6.0 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts.

Ryan Hardie has scored 4 goals, followed by Muhamed Tijani, Maksym Talovierov, Mustapha Bundu and Nikola Katic on 1. Mustapha Bundu, Kornel Szucs and Victor Palsson have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Zak Swanson, Regan Poole, Marlon Pack, Connor Ogilvie, Andre Dozzell, Freddie Potts, Matt Ritchie, Adil Aouchiche, Josh Murphy, Colby Bishop.

Plymouth confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Hazard (GK), Maksym Talovierov, Nikola Katic, Julio Pleguezuelo, Matthew Sorinola, Jordan Houghton, Darko Gyabi, Tymoteusz Puchacz, Michael Obafemi, Ryan Hardie, Mustapha Bundu.

Expert Championship Analysis

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Portsmouth vs Plymouth league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Portsmouth games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Portsmouth games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Plymouth games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Plymouth games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Plymouth games on the road.

Portsmouth vs Plymouth Prediction

For those in agreement that this Championship encounter will be low-scoring, then you can seal odds of -110 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We believe that this wager can yield a nice return.

If you are looking for bigger odds, then Under 1.5 Goals is a viable alternative. This bet will reward backers if there’s a goalless draw or one of the teams lands a victory by a single goal.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

Under 2.5 Goals @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 2 - 0 Plymouth

A 2-0 win in favor of Portsmouth is available at odds of +575. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Corners Prediction

Portsmouth Over 6.5 Corners -147

Portsmouth have covered the 6.5 corners line in two consecutive games, with Plymouth conceding over 6.5 corners in their past two away matches. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Portsmouth Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -147 that they go over.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portsmouth

Total

9.60 6.10 3.50

Home

10.30 7.00 3.30

Away

10.80 4.40 6.40

Plymouth

Total

8.60 2.60 6.00

Home

7.90 3.10 4.80

Away

9.70 3.30 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-120

Portsmouth Corners

Over 6.5

-147

Under 6.5

+102

Plymouth Corners

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-400

X

+700

2

+310

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Portsmouth vs Plymouth Odds

With a 61% chance of winning, Portsmouth are favourites to win this Championship match and they’re available at betting odds of -154 with the bookies. Plymouth Argyle are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +425.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Championship betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

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Team Stats

Team News

Our Portsmouth vs Plymouth team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

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