League One: Portsmouth vs Derby – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 42 match between Portsmouth and Derby and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Portsmouth enjoy home advantage, when visitors Derby swing by on Tuesday for a clash in the League One. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Sitting top of the table, Portsmouth have claimed 86 points after 40 rounds, while Derby have amassed 81 points and presently rank as number 2 in the League One.

Form: Portsmouth vs Derby

Portsmouth Form

In their last three outings, Portsmouth won 2-1 against Burton, beat Peterborough by 0-1 and hammered Wycombe 1-3. Portsmouth have been in potent form at Fratton Park, winning no less than five of the past six League One matches here. They also hammered in 15 goals, while letting in eight as they also lost once.

Derby Form

Results have been up and down for Derby, who beat Bolton by 1-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-0 against Northampton, before claiming three points in a 1-0 win against Blackpool. Derby won three of a possible six away matches in the League One, as well as playing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored eight while also conceding four times.

Betting facts for Portsmouth and Derby

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Portsmouth and Derby. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Portsmouth vs Derby

Kusini Yengi has three strikes in six League One matches for Portsmouth, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Derby. The visitors are looking to Dwight Gayle, who has provided his team with three League One goals.

Betting markets: Portsmouth vs Derby

Full-time result

Portsmouth claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Derby won six of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing three in this series of matches. Amazingly, Portsmouth are on a streak of 13 matches without defeat. Portsmouth have not lost to Derby in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Portsmouth scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Derby scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Portsmouth played. Derby will feel optimistic about scoring on Tuesday with Portsmouth managing a measly four clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to six clean sheets in their previous 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. Of the last ten games for Derby, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.6 times goals per game. Derby’s last 3 matches had less than three goals.

Suggested bet: Portsmouth vs Derby

To sum up, the upcoming match between Portsmouth and Derby seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League One game.

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