Championship: Portsmouth vs Luton – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship round 2 match between Portsmouth and Luton and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Luton go up against Portsmouth on Saturday for a Championship meeting at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth were most likely hoping for more from their opening match of the season, but nevertheless set off with a point in the table.

Form: Portsmouth vs Luton

Portsmouth Form

They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Portsmouth beat Lincoln City 0-2, followed by a 3-3 draw against Leeds. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 0-1 defeat against Millwall. Portsmouth won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Championship, while also drawing zero. They suffered three defeats, while they scored ten and conceded ten goals.

Luton Form

Luton were unable to pick up a single good result in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 3-1 by West Ham. Next up, Fulham won 2-4, before losing 1-4 against Burnley. Luton won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Championship. The scoreline from these matches says ten goals conceded and 12 scored.

Betting stats and facts for Portsmouth and Luton

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Portsmouth and Luton played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Portsmouth vs Luton

Callum Lang is the most prolific Championship marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Luton look to Tom Lockyer, hoping he can add to his current total of two Championship goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Portsmouth won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Luton won zero from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost seven in this run. Portsmouth have not lost to Luton in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Portsmouth scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Luton scored the opening goal of the match in just one of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Luton played. Luton should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Portsmouth only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Luton claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Portsmouth saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Luton played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals themselves during this run. Portsmouth conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches.

Suggested bet: Portsmouth vs Luton

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

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