Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers
24th April 1300hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
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Odds: 11/4 odds taken 0822 GMT, Friday 23 April
Danny Cowley’s Portsmouth entertain Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers at Fratton Park in EFL League One action on Saturday afternoon. Pompey have work to do if they are to claim a play-off place this season, as the Hampshire outfit are currently in eighth spot. Rovers are rock bottom of the division after a poor campaign in League One. Portsmouth will surely take all three points from this one.
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Portsmouth Preview – Can Pompey seal a crucial win?
Portsmouth are always among the favourites for promotion before a ball is kicked, but Pompey have had a turbulent season in the third tier. The long-serving Kenny Jackett left last month after a poor run, with former Lincoln City boss Danny Cowley taking over at Fratton Park.
Cowley has had a mixed bag of results so far. After four wins on the bounce, Portsmouth have taken just one point from a possible 12, which has seriously hindered their promotion chances. After a disappointing 3-1 loss at Swindon Town last Tuesday, Pompey slipped down to eighth.
Despite their poor run of results, Portsmouth are still very much in the mix for promotion. Charlton Athletic, who currently occupy the final play-off berth, are just a point ahead. No less than three points will suffice for Cowley’s men this weekend, though.
Bristol Rovers Preview – Gas to crash to a third straight loss?
Bristol Rovers are heading to EFL League Two after a woeful run of results. The Gas have picked up just one victory since beating Accrington Stanley in early March, losing seven of their last nine.
Joey Barton’s troops need to a miracle if they are to pull off the great escape. After the midweek results, Rovers are now nine points adrift of safety with just three games to go.
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They had hope when they beat Doncaster Rovers and drew with Northampton Town, but back-to-back home defeats to Lincoln and MK Dons has all but sent them down. The Pirates are the 11/2 underdogs to cause an upset in this one.
Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers Betting Advice
Bristol Rovers have had a miserable campaign, winning just ten of 43 League One matches. However, one of those wins came against Portsmouth, with a Jonah Ayunga brace helping the Gas a 3-1 home victory back in February.
Key Facts – Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers Betting Tip
- Portsmouth have taken just one point from their last four games
- Bristol Rovers have lost seven of their past nine
- Rovers beat Pompey in the reverse fixture at Memorial Stadium
Bristol Rovers have a decent record against Portsmouth in recent times, but we can only see one winner here. This is a huge game for Pompey as they look to break back into the top six at just the right time.
Before their recent loss to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s in-form Burton Albion, Portsmouth had won two in a row at home, seeing off Ipswich Town and Rochdale (both 2-1). Have a punt on the home win and both teams to score here at 11/4.
The goals have dried up for John Marquis of late, but the 28-year-old can pop up at any given time and score. Marquis will be eager to get his name on the scoresheet against the league’s bottom club this weekend, Pompey’s main man is priced at 10/3 to open the scoring.
The best betting odds for Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers
Portsmouth to win: 11/20 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
Bristol Rovers to win: 11/2 at Bet365
