West Bromwich Albion - Portsmouth predictions

With the 1.67 being what they are, we don’t expect anything other than a home win. Pulling off anything else would be a gargantuan task for Portsmouth, so we’d stay away unless you’re looking for a long shot on purpose.

From the present standpoint, the situation is clear as day. Considering the strength of West Bromwich Albion and the 5.67 odds given to Portsmouth to win, it is easy to conclude that a victory for the visiting team would be a surprising upset.

The Baggies want to forget their previous Championship match. Playing away from home they conceded early in the first half and never recovered. As a result, the Middlesbrough away defeat is definitely something they want to put behind them as soon as possible.

Portsmouth’s previous Championship match saw them play top of their game. They were considered somewhat weaker than their opponents Stoke City, so the lead in the first half was unexpected. Portsmouth then proceeded to decisively win the match 3:1.

The previous 3 times we saw The Baggies play at home were marked by more than 5 goals from them. The visitors will need to be careful if they want to avoid conceding a lot of goals.

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

Looking at the previous time these squads clashed in this season, it’s no surprise that The Baggies are the favourites. They managed to grab a narrow win playing as visitors, and it’s quite reasonable to expect them to do the same as the hosts.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet combines the best of both worlds: it’s a fairly safe bet with a high probability of success, but it also offers decent betting value. You can place it on the Betway priced at 1.85 odds.