Leeds United vs Portsmouth prediction and betting tips on August 10, 2024
Game Prediction
A match between Leeds United and Portsmouth will take place in the 1st round of the English Championship on August 10, 2024. One legendary and popular club that almost returned to the Premier League hosts a slightly less iconic team that has been finally promoted to the second division of the country.
Leeds United vs Portsmouth: key statistics and trends
- Leeds United has won only 3 times in 10 matches.
- Portsmouth has won all 4 previous games.
- Portsmouth has scored at least once in 13 previous meetings.
- Leeds wins the first half in 43% of matches, Portsmouth – in 41% of struggles.
Leeds United – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“The Whites” were literally one step away from immediately regaining their “residence” in the Premier League. Still, they lost the fight for the “easy” 2nd place to the newcomer from the League One, Ipswich, in the regular draw. Then, having reached the play-off final, the club lost there to Southampton – 0-1.
Nevertheless, Daniel Farke retained his position and will get a new chance. At the same time, a number of players, including Kamara, were disappointed in the project and left it, and the list of newcomers is not particularly impressive (although basically those who spent the previous cycle somewhere on loan said goodbye – Christensen and Llorente).
Portsmouth – the shape of the team and its analysis:
“Pompey” is back! For a long time, the club could be proud of the fact that thanks to the organization of the fans and their willingness not only in word but also in deed, or rather, in pounds, to support the project, it existed. It has recently managed to improve the performance and the legendary team won the League One in the previous cycle.
This was achieved by John Mousinho, who had taken over as coach only before the 2023/2024 draw. Still, it will be more difficult from now on, and finances allow for only to sign modest free agents for free or making separate loans.
Leeds United: team news
Farke will field the best squad.
Portsmouth: team news
The guests will bring all the best.
Leeds United vs Portsmouth: possible starting line-ups
Leeds United (possible line-up): Meslier – Firpo, Ampadu, Rodon, Gray – Aaronson, Gruev, Summerville, Rutter, Gnonto – Piroe.
Portsmouth (possible line-up): Norris – Sparkes, Towler, Shaughnessy, Rafferty – Lowery, Anjorin, Peart-Harris, Lang, Lane – Bishop.
Previous head-to-head matches: Leeds United vs Portsmouth
It is noteworthy that 4 previous matches have resulted in 3 draws and a win for “the Whites”. Still, the opponents have not met on the field since 2012.
Free prediction for the match Leeds United vs Portsmouth
It is too early for “Pompey” to have any chances with such opponents, especially at the away arena. We bet on the hosts to win with “a -1.5 goal handicap” (odd: 2.02).