Portsmouth - Watford predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 2.04, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

Watford appear severely unprepared for a clash with Portsmouth, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 3.72 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

With $ODDS_HOME_LAST_ROUND_AWAY betting odds to win their previous away match, it’s fair to say Portsmouth were never the favourites to do such a thing, let alone pull it in an impressive manner. Yet after taking an early lead they eased to a Norwich City HT/FT victory which will be a huge boost for their morale ahead of Monday.

Although the previous round didn’t end well for , it can’t really be called a disappointment. It was a narrow 1:2 loss against vastly stronger opposition - Burnley. Considering the 5.41 odds Watford had to win, most spectators expected complete domination.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Portsmouth have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

Watford haven’t really been top of their game in their previous away outings – all 3 of them ended in defeat.

Although the 2.04 betting odds for a home win show that Portsmouth are the favourites, their track record against Watford this season is not great. They lost an earlier bout, though it was a rather narrow defeat.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Monday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

We can say with no small amount of confidence that this match will confirm the Over 2.5 Goals market. Both teams fit the bill for such a wager perfectly, so this is a very safe bet, offered at the odds of 1 at 1xbet.