Portsmouth - Shrewsbury predictions and free betting tips [06/04/2024]

English football are games that are simply a must-watch, they gift their viewers emotional impressions, vivid memories, and pique the curiosity of even those indifferent to football. On April 6th in League 1, the third strongest division in England, Shrewsbury Town will play against Portsmouth at the Fratton Park stadium.

Portsmouth

A well-known team that just 15 years ago regularly performed in the Premier League, but then slid down to the Championship, and gradually into League 1 and League 2. For the last 11 years, Portsmouth has held its ground in these two divisions, but this season might be the moment to at least return to the Championship.

At the moment, the team continues occupying the top spot in the league table, leading Derby County by 5 points. They drew with Blackpool (0:0) in the 37th round. They claimed victory over Burton (2:1) in the following match. Afterwards, they won by a slim margin against Peterborough. They then beat Wycombe away (3:1). In the latest round, they drew with Derby (2:2).

Shrewsbury Town

The team has been in the third league for a while now. Although their results haven't been particularly remarkable, usually taking places between 16th and 18th. The only exception was the 2017/2018 season when they managed to climb up to the third position and entered the play-offs for a chance to participate in the Championship. However, they lost to Rotherham (1:2) in overtime in the final match. Currently, Shrewsbury is in 17th place, having accumulated 46 points.

After a victory over Port Vale (2:1), they lost to Exeter with score (0:3). Subsequently, Shrewsbury won with a minimal score against Cardiff. In the next match, they drew with Oxford (1:1). In the latest round, they drew with Bristol Rovers (0:0).

Head-to-Head

The last direct duel between Shrewsbury and Portsmouth took place on December 16, 2023. That match ended in a victory for Portsmouth with a score of (3:0).

Prediction

For the upcoming match, I'm confident in a comfortable victory for the hosts. Portsmouth continues to play flawlessly. After three consecutive victories, they drew with Derby, who are second in the league, therefore the fight for the championship is still very much alive. Shrewsbury, on the other hand, showed reasonable performance in their recent matches, yet none of these games were against the championship favourites.

Total Prediction

I believe that in this showdown, the teams will be able to demonstrate effective football, therefore I suggest betting on over 2.5