David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Portsmouth
Norwich
On Tuesday, Portsmouth will host Norwich at Fratton Park as part of the 20th round of the Championship. We suggest betting on the number of goals in this match with promising odds.
Match Preview
Portsmouth returned to the Championship after a 12-year absence, having endured financial struggles that pushed the club close to relegation from League Two. However, the "Pompey" have struggled this season, currently sitting second from the bottom in the standings.
In 17 matches, Portsmouth secured only three wins, two of which came in their last three fixtures. They defeated Bristol City 3-0 in their most recent match and overcame Preston 3-1 at home earlier. In eight home games, Portsmouth registered two wins but suffered three losses.
Norwich, meanwhile, has experienced an inconsistent start but finds itself in a far better position than its rival. The "Canaries" are 10th in the Championship table with six wins and six losses in 19 matches. They trail the playoff zone by six points, though some rivals have a game in hand.
In their last outing, Norwich suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat away to QPR. Overall, their away form has been shaky, with just two wins in 10 road matches, along with five losses.
Probable Lineups
- Portsmouth: Norris; Rafferty, Raggett, Shaughnessy, Ogilvie; Moxon, Pack; Kamara, Lang, Lane; Bishop
- Norwich: Gunn; Stacey, Duffy, Doyle, Fisher; Slimane, McLean, Marcondes, Núñez, Krnas, Sainz
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- The last time these teams met was in January 2019, when Portsmouth won 1-0 away in the FA Cup.
- None of their last four meetings have produced over 2.5 goals.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet didn’t hit in the last three encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor Norwich, pricing their win at 2.34. However, given both sides' defensive struggles and recent low-scoring head-to-head games, our recommended bet is "Under 3.0 Goals" at odds of 1.65.
