Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Bristol Rovers
Match Time & Date:
26/12/2023
16:00
Prediction: 1-1
Portsmouth
Bristol Rovers will look to claim a major scalp in the League One round 24 when they take on Portsmouth on Tuesday afternoon. The Pirates failed to impress in a 3-1 loss to Blackpool, but it is well know that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Experienced forward Chris Martin is pushing for a rare start, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The Pompey, on the other hand, head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Fleetwood Town. Portsmouth are eager to retain top position in the standings, but seeing that Bristol Rovers are tough to beat at home, the share of spoils is on the cards. As for the away team, all Regan Poole, Conor Ogilvie, Tom Lowery and Tino Anjorin are out of contention through injuries.
Highlighted Team (Portsmouth):
During Milan Mandaric’s era at the club, Portsmouth played an important role in the Premier League, with the team finishing their debut season (2003/2004) in the 13th position in the standings. The club impressed in the 2008/2009 season, with Nwankwo Kanu’s goal helping them beat Cardiff City in the FA Cup final.
As a result, Portsmouth represented England in the Europa League, with the team progressing in the group stages of the competition thanks to a win over Vitoria Gimaraes in the final qualifying round. The current club was formed in 2013, but the original amateur club was founded back in 1883. Nowadays Portsmouth host their rivals at Fratton Park, with the venue holding up to 20,620 spectators.
The likes of Sol Campbell, David James, Glen Johnson and aforementioned Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu are considered one of the club’s most notable players. Portsmouth wear blue shirts, white shorts and red socks when hosting their rivals at Fratton Park, while wearing white and blue colours when playing on the road.
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