League One: Blackpool vs Portsmouth – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 37 match between Blackpool and Portsmouth and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Blackpool welcome Portsmouth on Saturday in the League One, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 37 match.

Sitting top of the table, Portsmouth claimed 76 points after 36 rounds, while Blackpool have amassed 56 points. This ranks the latter as number 8 in the League One before the next round.

Team form: Blackpool vs Portsmouth

Blackpool Form

Blackpool beat Bolton by 4-1, lost 1-0 against Leyton Orient, before defeating Shrewsbury 0-2. Blackpool managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the League One, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 13 goals and conceded four times.

Portsmouth Form

In their last three matches, Portsmouth beat Reading 4-1, drew 0-0 with Charlton and beat Oxford by 2-1. Portsmouth managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League One away matches, in which they scored six while also conceding four times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting facts for Blackpool and Portsmouth

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Blackpool and Portsmouth. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Blackpool vs Portsmouth

It has been an excellent season for Paddy Lane who managed to score an impressive 11 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target four times in his last six outings. Portsmouth are looking to him against Blackpool, hoping he keeps his momentum going.

Betting markets: Blackpool vs Portsmouth

Full-time result

Blackpool won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Bloomfield Road. They drew three and lost two as well, while Portsmouth won five of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost two. Portsmouth did not lose any of their last 7 matches at home. Portsmouth are on a great streak of 9 matches without losing. Portsmouth didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent away games. Blackpool have beaten Portsmouth in 3 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Blackpool only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Portsmouth scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Portsmouth should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Blackpool only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Portsmouth claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Blackpool have scored in 8 consecutive league meetings with Portsmouth.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Blackpool, who scored an average of one goal along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Portsmouth, who scored 1.8 times on average in these matches.

Recommended tip: Blackpool vs Portsmouth

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Blackpool and Portsmouth seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this League One match.

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