Portsmouth are hoping to extend a good run of form this Wednesday. Our Portsmouth vs Plymouth prediction considers whether the hosts can pile on the misery for their struggling opponents.
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Portsmouth vs Plymouth prediction: Murphy to assist in solid home win
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- Our Portsmouth vs Plymouth betting tips take into account that the visitors are winless in 18 Championship away matches this season.
- It’s four wins out of five for Pompey heading into this.
- John Mousinho’s side have won 50% of their home league fixtures this term.
Correct score prediction: Portsmouth 2-0 Plymouth
It’s hard to look past the in-form hosts here, with Mousinho’s men sure to be feeling confident after a brilliant win at the weekend.
Plymouth’s plight is looking increasingly desperate. Winless away all season and with the worst defensive record in the division, things are unlikely to get any better at Fratton Park.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Pompey the odds-on favourites
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Portsmouth vs Plymouth odds, with an implied probability of 60.6% that they win this match.
They come into this game after a 1-0 win over leaders Leeds on Sunday, with Colby Bishop grabbing the only goal.
As for Plymouth, they were beaten 3-0 at home by Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, and they are six points from safety heading into the midweek fixtures.
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Most recent H2Hs: Plymouth unbeaten in eight meetings
Our Portsmouth vs Plymouth prediction suggests the hosts should win this, but Argyle are actually unbeaten in eight meetings with Pompey overall.
The last three clashes at Fratton Park have all ended in 2-2 draws, while Plymouth won the reverse fixture 1-0 earlier this term.
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England League 1 15/03/22
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Portsmouth preview: Injury problems for Mousinho
The home team are dealing with some significant selection issues. Callum Lang, Jacob Farrell, Jordan Williams, Conor Shaughnessy and Rob Atkinson are all expected to miss this game. Adil Aouchiche is rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Schmid (GK), Ogilvie, Pack, Poole, Swanson, Potts, Dozzell, Murphy, Aouchiche, Ritchie & Bishop
England Championship 03/05/25
D Hull 1 Portsmouth 1 England Championship 26/04/25
D Sheff Wed 1 Portsmouth 1 England Championship 21/04/25
W Watford 0 Portsmouth 1 England Championship 18/04/25
W Norwich 3 Portsmouth 5 England Championship 12/04/25
D Derby 2 Portsmouth 2
Plymouth preview: Muslic to consider changes
The visitors may mix things up after a heavy weekend defeat. They are missing Brendan Galloway and Muhamed Tijani to injuries, while Adam Randell is a doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Hazard (GK), Palsson, Katic, Talovierov, Puchacz, Gyabi, Boateng, Sorinola, Mumba, Wright & Hardie
England Championship 03/05/25
L Leeds 2 Plymouth 1 England Championship 26/04/25
W Preston 1 Plymouth 2 England Championship 21/04/25
W Coventry 1 Plymouth 3 England Championship 18/04/25
L Middlesbrough 2 Plymouth 1 England Championship 12/04/25
W Sheff Utd 1 Plymouth 2
Player to watch – Josh Murphy
It’s four assists in six games for Josh Murphy who has been a key player for Portsmouth this season. He has six goals and nine assists overall in the Championship this season.
Murphy’s attacking threat
The 30-year-old is averaging 2.3 shots per game in the league, the most of any player who could feature in this game. He also averages 1.1 key passes and 1.4 dribbles per match.