Burton Albion vs Portsmouth
28th September 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
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Odds: 7/2 odds taken 1655 GMT, Monday 27 September
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s Burton Albion entertain Danny Cowley’s Portsmouth at the Pirelli Stadium in EFL League One action on Tuesday night. Both clubs have started their season with three wins, three draws and three defeats from nine League One matches. Pompey are ahead of the Brewers in the table on goal difference. The visitors are the slight favourites with the bookies, but this one could go either way. Read on for the best odds and predictions.
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Burton Albion Preview – Can Albion pick up first league win in seven?
Burton Albion were quick out of the blocks at the start of this season, winning their opening three League One matches of the campaign. They raced to the top after victories over Shrewsbury Town, Ipswich Town and Sunderland.
However, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s troops have been in poor form of late, losing three and drawing three of their following six in the league. The Brewers have crashed to back-to-back defeats since three consecutive draws, which has seen them slip down to 15th in the League One table.
Burton will be desperate to get back to winning ways in midweek, especially as they have two tough away games directly after. The bookies are pricing the home win at 15/8.
Portsmouth Preview – Can Pompey return to Hampshire with all three points?
Danny Cowley’s Portsmouth remain one of the promotion favourites despite their indifferent start. Pompey have won three, drawn three and lost three of nine League One games.
Just like Burton, Portsmouth won their opening three before losing three and drawing three of their subsequent six. However, after three straight losses, Cowley’s troops have bounced back with draws against Plymouth Argyle and Charlton Athletic. The Hampshire club are in tenth spot with 12 points to their name.
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Having not won a game in any competition since a 1-0 league victory over Shrewsbury on 17th August, Portsmouth could really do with maximum points from Tuesday’s trip to Staffordshire. They are the bookies’ favourites at 15/8.
Burton Albion vs Portsmouth Betting Advice
These two went head-to-head at the Pirelli almost a year ago to the day, with Pompey running out 4-2 winners at the Pirelli. It was an excellent away performance, with Marcus Harness helping himself to an impressive hat-trick. Burton got revenge in the reverse fixture at Fratton Park, though, as goals from Mike Fondop-Talom and Joe Powell earned the Brewers a 2-1 victory.
Key Facts – Burton Albion vs Portsmouth Betting Tip
- Both Burton and Portsmouth are without a win in six league games
- The Brewers have failed to win in four home league and cup fixtures
- Neither team have picked up a win since 17th August
The pair have identical records in League One right now, with Pompey only above the Brewers in the table on goal difference. Both teams would love a win, but a point apiece would be a decent outcome. We like the look of the draw and both teams to score at 7/2.
Marcus Harness scored a treble when these two met in this corresponding fixture last season. So far this term, the 25-year-old has netted two League One goals. You can get the decent odds of 15/4 for Harness to score anytime at the Pirelli on Tuesday.
The best betting odds for Burton Albion vs Portsmouth
Burton Albion to win: 15/8 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Portsmouth to win: 6/4 at Bet365
