Leeds will start with a win! Leeds vs Portsmouth Prediction
Leeds will kick off their new Championship season on Saturday at Elland Road, where they will host Portsmouth. Here’s a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
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Leeds
The "Whites" spent much of last season vying for an automatic promotion spot to the Premier League, but three defeats in their final four games saw them finish third, six points behind Ipswich Town. As a result, Leeds entered the playoffs for a chance to secure promotion. They drew 0-0 away at Norwich in the semi-final first leg before thrashing them 4-0 at home. However, in the final at Wembley against Southampton, they narrowly lost 1-0.
Thus, Leeds will once again compete in the Championship and will undoubtedly be among the favorites. In preparation for the new season, the "Whites" played only two friendlies, defeating Harrogate 3-0 and Valencia 2-1.
Portsmouth
"Pompey" enjoyed an outstanding last season, finishing deservedly atop League One. They edged out their closest rival, Derby County, by five points. Although Derby County looked stronger towards the season's end, Portsmouth managed three wins out of their last five matches, with one loss during that stretch.
Ahead of their Championship campaign, Portsmouth played five friendlies and performed well against mid-level clubs like Gosport, Havant & Waterlooville, and Bognor Regis. However, they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Charlton.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- The last time these teams met was in the 2011/12 season, with Leeds winning 1-0 at home and drawing 0-0 at Portsmouth.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has come through in three of their last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only won in two of their previous five encounters.
Leeds vs Portsmouth Prediction
Bookmakers are backing a Leeds victory, offering odds of 1.38 for the home side. We suggest taking the "Total Over 2.5" bet at odds of 1.60 for this match.
