Portsmouth vs MK Dons
10th October 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL League One
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/4 odds taken 1321 GMT, Friday 9 October
Bottom side MK Dons travel to Fratton Park this Saturday to take on Portsmouth in EFL League One action. Pompey are usually an extremely tough nut to crack on their own patch, and the Dons head to Hampshire as the big 9/2 underdogs. Portsmouth have made a sluggish start, but Kenny Jackett’s men will be eyeing up maximum points from this one. Take a look at the best betting odds and predictions.
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Portsmouth Preview – Easy three points for Pompey?
Portsmouth finished fifth in the curtailed League One season last time around, booking their spot in the play-offs once again. Unfortunately for Pompey, they were beaten by Oxford United on penalties in the semi-finals.
As expected, Portsmouth were one of the title favourites before a ball was kicked this season. However, the Hampshire side have made an indifferent start. After four games, Pompey have taken just five points from a possible 12. They are in 11th place ahead of this round of matches.
After starting with 0-0 draws with Shrewsbury Town and Rochdale, Portsmouth were beaten 2-1 at home by Wigan Athletic on matchday three. Last time out, though, Kenny Jackett’s side secured their first league win of the campaign, with Marcus Harness grabbing a hat-trick in a 4-2 victory over Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium.
Portsmouth will be desperate to hit back at home with three points after their recent loss to Wigan. Can they make it back-to-back League One wins with all three points this Saturday?
MK Dons Preview – A third League One loss for the Dons?
Russell Martin is having a tough time at MK Dons right now. The Dons cannot seem to buy a league win for love nor money, as they sit rock bottom of the League One table with just two points to their name.
Milton Keynes actually started their league season with a handy point against Doncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium. However, Martin’s men were then beaten by Lincoln City and Crewe Alexandra. Last time out, Daniel Harvie scored in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town at Stadium MK.
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Getting anything from Saturday’s game at Fratton Park will be a tall order for MK Dons, who are priced at 9/2 to take home all three points and 11/4 to claim a draw.
Portsmouth vs MK Dons Betting Advice
Both teams picked up 3-1 home wins in the fixtures last season. Portsmouth won the last meeting at Fratton Park, with Andy Cannon, John Marquis and Marcus Harness getting the goals.
Key Facts – Portsmouth vs MK Dons Betting Tip
- Portsmouth were unbeaten at home in League One last season (12 wins, six draws)
- MK Dons are currently bottom of the league after four matches
- Pompey picked up their first league win of the new season last weekend
Portsmouth had the best home record in League One last season, winning 12 and drawing six of 18 matches at Fratton Park. They should be too strong for MK Dons on Saturday. Back the hosts to win -1 at 7/4.
Harness, who netted in this fixture last season, hit a treble in Pompey’s 4-2 win at Burton last weekend. Back the 24-year-old to open the scoring in this one at 7/1.
The best betting odds for Portsmouth vs MK Dons
Portsmouth to win: 4/6 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
MK Dons to win: 9/2 at Bet365
