Fleetwood Town - Portsmouth predictions and free betting tips [20/01/2024]

Today in League 1, the third-tier division in England, at "Highbury" stadium Portsmouth will play against Fleetwood. 

Fleetwood

The team's journey in English divisions started just over 10 years ago. At that time, in the 2009/2010 season, the team first made its way into the National League. Then, after two seasons, they reached League 2, and after another two seasons, they ascended to League 1. Now, the squad has been holding up at this level for the ninth season. There have been ups and downs. The team has occupied both 20th and 4th place but remained in the third division.

Currently, Fleetwood Town continues to sit at the 24th spot with 18 points accrued. In the 22nd round, they drew with Carlisle (1:1). In the next game, they suffered a loss against Bolton scoring (0:2). Following this, the squad succumbed to "Shrewsbury Town" (1:3). Then Fleetwood lost their 3rd match in a row against Derby County, again with a score of (1:3). In the latest round, the lads suffered defeat against Cambridge (1:2).

Portsmouth

A well-known squad, which not more than 15 years ago regularly played in the Premier League but then slipped into the Championship and gradually into League 1 and League 2. Now, for 11 years, Portsmouth has been staying in these two divisions, but this season might be the moment to return at least to the Championship.

At this moment, the squad continues to occupy the top spot in the league table, leading their closest rival by 1 point. In the 23rd round,"Portsmouth suffered an unexpected defeat to Bristol Rovers with a score of (1:2). After this, they played a goalless draw with Exeter. Then they won against Stevenage scoring (1:2). In the next match, they were defeated by Cheltenham, who is in the relegation zone (1:2). And in the most recent round, the squad succumbed to Leyton Orient scoring (0:3).

Head-to-Head

The last encounter between Portsmouth and Fleetwood occurred on December 23, 2023. In that clash, the teams played to a draw (1:1).

Prediction

Both teams have shown weak performances recently. "Portsmouth" is the favourite due to its standing in the league table. Basing on this, I would dare to place a wager on the guests' victory.