Portsmouth vs Forest Green Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 01/04/2023

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Portsmouth - Forest Green

England League 1 - Fratton Park

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Portsmouth and Forest Green Rovers go up against each other at Fratton Park on April 1. This Portsmouth vs Forest Green prediction takes a closer look at the league meeting between the two clubs.

Portsmouth vs Forest Green – Top Predictions & Free Betting Tips

Portsmouth were able to gain two crucial points from a losing position as they came back from behind to get a 2-2 stalemate with Port Vale. Forest Green Rovers managed one of the biggest shocks of the campaign after managing to beat Sheffield Wednesday with a 1-0 result during the weekend.

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Portsmouth to Win

Portsmouth are unbeaten in the last three league encounters. Even though Forest were able to get a shock win over Sheffield Wednesday, it remains as a shock victory nonetheless. The bottom outfit are doomed for relegation even after this victory. Meanwhile, Portsmouth are pushing for a place near the top six and the team will want to continue the recent momentum within the crucial victory. Portsmouth were able to get a narrow victory over Forest Green earlier in the campaign but Fratton Park should provide a comfortable home victory, as per this Portsmouth vs Forest Green prediction.

Colby Bishop to Score Anytime

Colby Bishop has been the top scorer at Portsmouth by a significant margin. The 26-year-old is the second top scorer in the league with 19 goals. He has been able to hit at least a goal in six out of his last seven appearances in all competitions. The striker was one of the factors behind the comeback against Port Vale. The Portsmouth vs Forest Green betting tips would go with a goal anytime from the striker.

Best Stats Concerning Portsmouth vs Forest Green Match

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

22/10/22

England League 1 League 1

Forest Green

Portsmouth

0

1

Last Five - Portsmouth

07/05/23

England League 1 League 1

Wycombe

Portsmouth

2

2

D

29/04/23

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Derby

Portsmouth

1

1

D

22/04/23

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Accrington Stanley

Portsmouth

0

1

W

18/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Oxford Utd

Portsmouth

1

1

D

15/04/23

England League 1 League 1

Shrewsbury

Portsmouth

1

1

D

Last Five - Forest Green

07/05/23

England League 1 League 1

Cambridge Utd

Forest Green

2

0

L

29/04/23

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Oxford Utd

Forest Green

3

0

L

22/04/23

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Cheltenham

Forest Green

3

1

L

18/04/23

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Fleetwood Town

Forest Green

0

0

D

15/04/23

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Barnsley

Forest Green

5

1

L

These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Portsmouth and Forest Green. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.

Portsmouth odds: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%

Draw odds: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.9%

Forest Green odds: 24/5 (5.80) – 17.2%

The Portsmouth vs Forest Green odds for the upcoming match plays Pompey as the big favourites and they are given a decent price for the victory. One can back a Portsmouth win at 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%. Meanwhile, the visitors are likely to struggle in front of goal and under 2.5 goals is a good choice at 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%.

Portsmouth vs Forest Green: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Preview

Portsmouth:

Portsmouth have gained momentum and traction in the push for a play-off position. The team has picked up three excellent results over the last few weeks. Even though destiny remains out of their hands in the forthcoming weeks, Portsmouth are growing increasingly confident about finishing in the top six. John Mousinho may not make too many changes to the Portsmouth vs Forest Green lineups with only Zak Swanson and Jade Jay Mingi injured. Joe Pigott is the only player who is unavailable because of his suspension.

Predicted Line-Up:

Macey, Ogilvie, Towler, Raggett, Rafferty, Thompson, Morrell, Hackett-Fairchild, Jacobs, Lane, Bishop

Forest Green:

Forest Green Rovers were able to produce the biggest highlight of the campaign with a victory over Sheffield Wednesday, but normal service is expected to be resumed for the league’s bottom outfit. Forest Green remain as favourites for relegation even after this shock victory. The club may be without Matt Stevens for the upcoming match.

Predicted Line-Up:

Doohan, Robson, Cooper, Godwin-Malife, Bernard, Garrick, Bunker, McGeouch, McAllister, Savage, Peart-Harris

Player to Watch: Colby Bishop

Starting Line-Ups:

Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.

EFL English League One Complete Table

League One 22/23

#	Team	P	W	D	L	+/-	Points
1	Plymouth	46	31	8	7	35	101
2	Ipswich	46	28	14	4	66	98
3	Sheff Wed	46	28	12	6	44	96
4	Barnsley	46	26	8	12	33	86
5	Bolton	46	23	12	11	26	81
6	Peterborough	46	24	5	17	21	77
7	Derby	46	21	13	12	21	76
8	Portsmouth	46	17	19	10	11	70
9	Wycombe	46	20	9	17	8	69
10	Charlton	46	16	14	16	4	62
11	Lincoln City	46	14	20	12	0	62
12	Shrewsbury	46	17	8	21	-9	59
13	Fleetwood Town	46	14	16	16	2	58
14	Exeter	46	15	11	20	-4	56
15	Burton Albion	46	15	11	20	-22	56
16	Cheltenham	46	14	12	20	-16	54
17	Bristol Rovers	46	14	11	21	-15	53
18	Port Vale	46	13	10	23	-23	49
19	Oxford Utd	46	11	14	21	-7	47
20	Cambridge Utd	46	13	7	26	-27	46
21	Milton Keynes Dons	46	11	12	23	-22	45
22	Morecambe	46	10	14	22	-31	44
23	Accrington Stanley	46	11	11	24	-37	44
24	Forest Green	46	6	9	31	-58	27

Questions about Portsmouth vs Forest Green

Where is the match scheduled? Fratton Park

When does this match start? 01st April 2023 at 15:00 GMT

Which team is the favourite to win? Portsmouth