Portsmouth - Cambridge United predictions and free betting tips [13/02/2024]

On 13 February in League 1, England's third-strongest division, at the "Fratton Park" stadium, "Cambridge United" will face off against "Portsmouth". 

"Portsmouth"

A well-known team, which until 15 years ago regularly played in the Premier League, but then fell into the Championship and subsequently League 1 and League 2. For the past 11 years, "Portsmouth" has been in these two divisions, but perhaps this season will be the time to return at least to the Championship.

At present, the team continues to hold the 1st place in the league table, outpacing the nearest rival by 6 points. They managed to win against "Fleetwood" with the minimum score in the 28th round. In the next round, they claimed a victory over "Port Vale" (1:0). Afterwards, they had a draw with "Oxford" with a score of (2:2). Then the guys managed to thrash "Northampton" (4:1). And in the most recent match, they won "Carlisle" by a minimal margin

"Cambridge United"

For the team, this is the 3rd season in League 1. Prior to this, the guys spent 7 years in League 2. Each year was not very fortunate for them, but in the last 7th season they pulled the unimaginable. "Cambridge" took the 2nd place and secured their promotion. Last year in League 1 they managed to hold onto the 20th position, narrowly avoiding relegation.

They are currently in 16th place in the league table. They won against "Fleetwood" with a score of (2:1) in the 25th round. In the next round, the team drew with "Exeter City" (0:0). Then they had a draw with "Burton" (0:0). They then managed to claim an away victory over "Shrewsbury Town" with a score of (2:1). But in the last game, they suffered a defeat at the hands of "Cheltenham" (0:1).

Head-to-Head

The last head-to-head duel between "Cambridge" and "Portsmouth" was on 24 October 2023. That meeting ended in a goalless draw.

Prediction

I would bet on yet another victory for the hosts. Currently, "Portsmouth" is in good form and is continuing to claim victories, progressively distancing from the chasers in the league table. "Cambridge" doesn't appear to be a formidable opponent on the road, thus I don't believe they will be able to earn points in this encounter.

Over-Under Prediction

I believe that the teams will play an offensive game, hence I suggest a bet on the total over 2.5 goals.