League One’s Portsmouth didn’t get off to the best of starts at the weekend when they fell to a slender 1-0 loss to Shrewsbury.
Birmingham, on the other hand, will feel relieved after picking up a 1-0 win over Brentford. The Bees dominated that game and can count themselves unlucky after losing to an early Kristian Pedersen goal.
It’s incredible to think that just nine years ago, both Portsmouth and Birmingham were going head to head in the Premier League. Back then, it was the West Midlands side who managed a league double over Pompey.
However, let’s not forget that the last time these two met in a competitive game, it was Portsmouth who ran out 4-1 winners.
Looking at the betting, it’s the home side who have been made favourites at 11/10. Despite playing in a lower division, the fact that Portsmouth are at home certainly helps their odds.
With Birmingham being made the outsiders, our recommendation is to back the Championship side. On paper, the West Midlands outfit should be walking out of Fratton Park with the win and at 5/2 they simply can’t be ignored in the betting.
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Portsmouth vs Birmingham
PaddyPower Pre-Match Odds: Portsmouth 11/10, Draw 21/10, Birmingham 23/10*
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League One’s Portsmouth didn’t get off to the best of starts at the weekend when they fell to a slender 1-0 loss to Shrewsbury.
Birmingham, on the other hand, will feel relieved after picking up a 1-0 win over Brentford. The Bees dominated that game and can count themselves unlucky after losing to an early Kristian Pedersen goal.
It’s incredible to think that just nine years ago, both Portsmouth and Birmingham were going head to head in the Premier League. Back then, it was the West Midlands side who managed a league double over Pompey.
However, let’s not forget that the last time these two met in a competitive game, it was Portsmouth who ran out 4-1 winners.
Looking at the betting, it’s the home side who have been made favourites at 11/10. Despite playing in a lower division, the fact that Portsmouth are at home certainly helps their odds.
With Birmingham being made the outsiders, our recommendation is to back the Championship side. On paper, the West Midlands outfit should be walking out of Fratton Park with the win and at 5/2 they simply can’t be ignored in the betting.
Recommendation
Birmingham to win - 5/2 bet365*
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Head to Head Comparison
Portsmouth - Last 5 Matches
Birmingham City - Last 5 Matches