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Portsmouth - Morecambe
England League 1 - Fratton Park
Prediction 1
Portsmouth to Win
71/100 (1.71)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
10/11 (1.91)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Portsmouth look to move closer towards the play-off positions in the League One table when they take on Morecambe at the Fratton Park this weekend. This Portsmouth vs Morecambe prediction will have a closer look at the top tips for the match on April 10.
Portsmouth vs Morecambe – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Portsmouth played with the 10 men for most of the recent match against MK Dons and came out with a 1-1 draw. Morecambe’s poor run continued even further with the team losing 3-1 against Plymouth. This was the fourth defeat in the last five matches for the upcoming visitors.
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Portsmouth to Win
Portsmouth have registered three wins in the last five matches and this could have been slightly better if not for the recent dropped points against MK Dons in difficult circumstances. Meanwhile, Morecambe cannot stop sliding down the league table and they are just one place above the bottom. The team have suffered four defeats in the last five matches, and relegation appears to be a customary element for the game. This Portsmouth vs Morecambe prediction would opt for a home win.
Total goals under 2.5
Even though Portsmouth are pushing for a place in the play-off positions, the team has not been able to create plenty of goals. The club also have one of the top scorers in the form of Colby Bishop, but they have been able to witness less than 2.5 goals in three out of the last four matches. Due to the strength of the visiting outright in the upcoming match, this Portsmouth vs Morecambe betting tips expect more of the same.
Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Portsmouth vs Morecambe Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
12/11/22
England League 1 League 1
Morecambe
Portsmouth
1
1
18/04/22
England League 1 League 1
Morecambe
Portsmouth
1
1
11/12/21
England League 1 League 1
Portsmouth
Morecambe
2
0
28/02/17
England League 2 England
Portsmouth
Morecambe
1
1
16/08/16
England League 2 England
Morecambe
Portsmouth
2
0
Last Five - Portsmouth
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Wycombe
Portsmouth
2
2
D
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Derby
Portsmouth
1
1
D
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
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 - Morecambe
07/05/23
England League 1 League 1
Exeter
Morecambe
3
2
L
29/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Lincoln City
Morecambe
2
3
W
22/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Charlton
Morecambe
2
3
W
15/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Wycombe
Morecambe
0
1
W
10/04/23
England League 1 League 1
Portsmouth
Morecambe
0
0
D
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Portsmouth and Morecambe. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Portsmouth odds: 23/50 (1.46) – 68.5%
Draw odds: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
Morecambe odds: 28/5 (6.60) – 15.2%
The Portsmouth vs Morecambe odds can be interesting when trying to back a Portsmouth win as returns may not be significant. For the upcoming match, an effective option would be backing a Portsmouth win and under 2.5 goals at a price of 53/50 (2.06) – 48.5%. Another alternative would be to back a Portsmouth win at half-time and full-time. This option is available at 107/100 (2.07) – 48.3%.
Portsmouth vs Morecambe: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis
Portsmouth:
Portsmouth will be keen on getting three points in the upcoming match, as they get ready for a difficult run of three away games in the next four matches. Therefore, it is a priority for the team to pick maximum points from the upcoming match. Manager John Mousinho has no injury problems in the squad apart from Jayden Reid.
Predicted Line-Up:
Matt Macey, Joe Rafferty, Sean Raggett, Di'Shon Bernard, Connor Ogilvie, Tom Lowery, Marlon Pack, Joe Morrell, Owen Dale, Colby Bishop, Michael Jacobs
Morecambe:
Morecambe are becoming increasingly likely to get relegated based on the results and performances that they have been getting over the last few weeks. The club are just eight points away from the bottom. Manager Derek Adams has been unable to revive the fortunes. The club, though, have no injury or suspension worries coming into the game.
Predicted Line-Up:
Connor Ripley, Dynel Simeu, Farrend Rawson, Ryan Delaney, Donald Love, Josh Austerfield, Liam Gibson, Pape Ndiaye Souare, Jensen Weir, Cole Stockton, Daniel Crowley
Player to Watch: Colby Bishop
Colby Bishop remains as one of the potent offensive players in League One with 19 league goals from just 40 appearances. Even though he has not scored in his last two appearances, Bishop is likely to rediscover his scoring boots once again.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
Complete EFL English League One Table
| # | 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 Morecambe
Where is the match scheduled? Fratton Park
When does this match start? 10th April 2023 at 15:00 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Portsmouth
