Portsmouth vs Barnsley prediction and betting tips on April 16, 2024

Prediction on game Total over 2

Odds: 1.4

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In the rescheduled 40th round fixture, Portsmouth will host Barnsley at their home ground. Dailysports experts have prepared a forecast for this game, scheduled for Tuesday, April 16th.

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Portsmouth

The current leaders of the English League One season, with 91 points from 43 matches. They have one game in hand and hold a five-point lead over the nearest pursuers. A victory in this match would secure Portsmouth the top spot in the English League One. Regarding their form, they have not suffered a defeat in their last five matches, securing three victories and two draws.

Barnsley

Also positioned in the upper echelon of the league table, with 75 points from 43 matches, currently occupying the fifth position. The fifth place guarantees participation in the League One playoffs, but it needs to be maintained. They are two points ahead of sixth place and two points behind fourth. In their last five matches, Barnsley has won only once, lost three times, and drawn once. Such results are not satisfactory for a team aspiring for promotion.

Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History

• Portsmouth emerged victorious against Barnsley in the first encounter of the current season, with a scoreline of 3-2.
• Portsmouth has scored at least one goal in their last seven matches, and in their last nine home matches, they have scored at least twice.
• Additionally, Portsmouth has conceded in their last ten matches, while Barnsley has scored in 13 matches.

Portsmouth vs Barnsley Prediction

Both teams, situated in the upper reaches of the league table, require a victory, making the match highly competitive. It's challenging to predict a winner in such a situation, so I'll opt for the total goals. Over 2 goals for the match, with odds of 1.4.

Prediction on game Total over 2

Odds: 1.4

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4.92

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