Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Portsmouth
Match Time & Date:
17/02/2024
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Reading
Portsmouth will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Reading in the League One round 34. The Pompey have found their best form of late, with the team moving one step closer to securing automatic promotion, but they can’t afford any complacency in the remainder of the season. Tom Lowery limped off with injury in a 3-1 win over Cambridge United, with Owen Moxon likely to step up.
The Royals, on the other hand, head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Fleetwood. Even though Reading are only four points clear of the relegation zone, we are tempted to put our money on Portsmouth, who have already recorded ten wins at home ground this term. As for the away team, Jeriel Dorsett has joined Tom Holmes in the recovery room, while Kelvin Abrega should sneak into the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Andy Yiadom):
Andy Yiadom was born in Holloway, London, but he began his career in the youth team of Watford. After spending two years at the Watford football academy, the pacey full-back (winger) joined Hayes & Yeading United and he scored only one goal in 36 appearances in the league for the club.
At the end of the 2010/2011 campaign Yiadom moved to Braintree Town and after scoring seven goals in 27 appearances for the Iron he signed a contract with Barnet. The 180-cm-tall footballer played for Barnet from 2012 to 2016 and he scored 14 goals in 169 appearances for the Bees. Andy Yiadom then decided to take a step forward in his career as he moved to Championship side Barnsley.
The English footballer played 32 games in the league for the Tykes last season and he provided three assists for his teammates, while receiving four yellow cards. His main position is full-back (right-back), but he is capable of playing on the left flank as well.
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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