LiontipsBristol City vs Portsmouth. Championship match prediction and betting tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Bristol City were not among the clear contenders for a playoff spot before the start of the season, but they look quite decent in the first round and still have a chance. With 30 points, Liam Manning team currently occupies 11th place in the table and is seven points behind sixth-placed Watford - such a handicap allows them to count on success. Having beaten Luton 1-0 in the last round, Bristol City broke a series of four matches without a win.
Disqualifications and injuries
Williams is injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Bristol City have won just one of their last five matches.
- Bristol City have scored in their last three home games
Probable lineup: O'Leary - McNally, Dickey, Weiner - Pring, Bird, Knight, McCrory - Twine, Maulu, Hirakawa.
Current form
For objective reasons, Portsmouth were unable to set themselves too ambitious goals and were mainly betting on staying in the Championship. So far, John Mosinho team has been coping with their task and is in 21st place in the table, one point clear of the relegation zone, but has two games in hand. In the last round, Portsmouth lost 1:2 away to Watford, thus suffering their ninth defeat of the season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Bowat and Farrell are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Portsmouth have not won in their last six away games, losing four and drawing two.
- Portsmouth have scored in their last two matches
Tentative lineup: Shimd - Swanson, Park, Towler, Ogilvie - Potts, Dozzell, Murphy, Long, Ritchie - Bishop.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of Portsmouth last six away defeats have come by that scoreline
8.10Bristol City to score in the second half
Bristol City have had this bet successful in their last three home games
1.51Portsmouth to score in first half
In Portsmouth last two matches this bet has been successful
2.65Tip and bets
Bristol City have looked very decent in their last three home games and have earned seven points – the hosts will probably be looking to take the maximum today. Overall, the task is quite feasible – Portsmouth are far from being in the best shape, have problems with stability, and have only managed to earn two points in their last six away games, so it makes sense to give preference to the hosts.
We think that the visitors have no chance. The forecast is a victory for Bristol City . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.75
Bet on total
Bristol City will certainly be determined to take the maximum today and continue the fight for a playoff spot – the hosts will most likely play as aggressively as possible in attack. Portsmouth have virtually no chance of keeping a clean sheet, defensive mistakes happen regularly away from home. At the same time, the tournament position obliges the guests to take risks, and an exchange of goals will certainly take place.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 1.85
Bet on corners
Bristol City are the favourites and will probably spend the entire 90 minutes attacking – the home team should win confidently on corners.
The bet is Asian handicap (-2) on corners for Bristol City. This bet is offered at 1.89
