Portsmouth v Stoke

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Portsmouth produced an impressive performance in the Championship on the weekend as the south coast hosts registered a desperately needed three points by way of a 2-1 home win against play-off candidates Middlesbrough at Fratton Park and Pompey will no doubt be looking for more of the same on Wednesday night.

Stoke City were involved in another stalemate on the weekend in the Championship as The Potters drew 1-1 away from home at The Hawthorns against West Brom but nevertheless, the visitors bring a four-match unbeaten sequence into this midweek clash at Fratton Park as a result.

Despite Saturday's 2-1 home win against Middlesbrough, Portsmouth still remain sitting in the bottom three of the Championship table but the hosts have at least closed the gap on the teams above them and indeed now find themselves level on points with fourth from bottom Hull City.

League wins have been more occasional rather than a regular occurrence for Portsmouth as John Mousinho's side have managed to capture just five wins within their last 12 matches in the English second tier but nonetheless, wins against Preston NE, Bristol City, Coventry City and Swansea City have also contributed to a brighter outlook for Pompey fans.

Form at Fratton Park though has definitely seen an upward trend as Portsmouth are unbeaten in their last six home games, picking up five wins in the process.

Stoke City meanwhile occupy 18th place in the Championship table and only two points above their midweek hosts, Portsmouth, prior to this encounter down on the south coast as recent draws have not been enough to lift Stoke City away from potential relegation danger.

The bigger picture shows Stoke City have registered just one win from their last 13 matches overall in the English second tier which came in the shape of a rare 1-0 home win against Sunderland but Mark Robins's side have also been involved in seven draws and five defeats as well.

Three of Stoke City's five defeats within this 13-game period saw the visitors slip to defeats on the road at Sunderland, Luton Town and Sheffield Wednesday respectively, while overall results away from home so far in this season's Championship campaign have also been disappointing.

Stoke City have picked up just one win from their last 11 outings on the road along with being handed six defeats along the way as well.

It's also worth noting that nine out of Stoke City's last 11 away games in the Championship have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Portsmouth v Stoke City Verdict

Stoke City have won each of the last four meetings against Portsmouth but current form suggests Portsmouth are capable of turning the tables on The Potters on Wednesday night with a win at Fratton Park.

Therefore, our main bet will be Portsmouth win @ 2.35

Other side bets worth considering:

Portsmouth win & Under 4 goals @ 3.10 (Bet Builder)

Correct Score: Portsmouth 1-0 @ 8.50