League One promotion hopefuls Wycombe take on Championship relegation battlers Portsmouth in the Third Round of the FA Cup on Friday night and we're bringing you our tips and predictions for the game.
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Wycombe vs Portsmouth prediction: At least three goals expected?
Key Stats
- At least three goals have been scored in four of Wycombe's last six outings.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in five of Portsmouth's last six fixtures.
- Richard Kone top scores for Wycombe this season with 16 goals across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Wycombe 2-1 Portsmouth
We've backed League One Wycombe to beat their Championship guests this week as the hosts are flying high in their league table while Pompey are battling for their survival in the second tier. Friday's hosts have won three of their last six matches while Portsmouth have lost each of their last four away games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing a home win
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Wycombe are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 44.4% but we are expecting a tight and tense 90 minutes between the pair.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Pompey lead
Portsmouth have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five head-to-heads with Wycombe, claiming a 3-1 victory when the pair last met back in March of last year.
England League 1 29/03/24
Wycombe
Portsmouth
England League 1 03/10/23
Portsmouth
Wycombe
England League 1 07/05/23
Portsmouth
Wycombe
England League 1 04/12/22
Wycombe
Portsmouth
England League 1 19/03/22
Portsmouth
Wycombe
Wycombe preview: Pushing for promotion
Wycombe Wanderers have impressed so far this season and look like they will challenge for automatic promotion to the Championship this season should they continue their good form throughout the second half of the campaign.
Richard Kone has been one of their star players, scoring 13 times in 24 League One games so far in just his second season with the club. Midfielder Cameron Humphreys is another young star for Wycombe this season, chipping in with four goals and six assists in 21 league games.
Predicted lineup: Ravizzoli (GK), Grimmer, Harvie, Hartridge, Low, Scowen, Leahy, Onyedinma, Humphreys, McCleary & Kone
England League 1 11/05/25
D
Charlton
0
Wycombe
0
England League 1 03/05/25
L
Stockport
3
Wycombe
1
England League 1 26/04/25
L
Leyton Orient
1
Wycombe
0
England League 1 21/04/25
L
Charlton
4
Wycombe
0
England League 1 18/04/25
W
Bolton
0
Wycombe
2
Portsmouth preview: Battling for survival
Pompey slipped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at high-flying Sunderland last time out, a result that leaves the club sitting fourth from bottom of the Championship table.
Portsmouth knows Wycombe well from the pair's time in League One together but the way things are going this season, the pair could be playing in separate leagues again next season.
Callum Lang provides the visitors' main goal threat but Joshua Murphy offers goals and assists from midfield.
Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Ogilvie, Swanson, Towler, Pack, Murphy, Dozzell, Potts, Bishop, Lang & Lane
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
Player to watch: Richard Kone
Richard Kone broke into the Wycombe side last season, scoring three league goals in 17 appearances in League One, 11 of which were as a substitute.
However, this season the 21-year-old Ivory Coast forward has started 18 of his 24 appearances in the league and he has so far chipped in with 13 goals.
Wycombe's young striker has impressed this season
We're backing Kone to put in another excellent performance against Portsmouth on Friday night, one which could help guide Wycombe into the next round of the FA Cup.