Burnley vs Portsmouth Prediction 21 Sep 2024

⚽ Championship - Round 6 Preview

📅 21 Sep 2024

⏰ 15:00 GMT +1

🏟 Turf Moor (Burnley)

Burnley has had a strong start to the season, winning three matches, drawing one, and losing one. They have scored 11 goals and conceded just three, with a solid goal difference of +8. At home, they’ve secured one win and one draw, scoring six goals and conceding one. In their most recent match, Burnley defeated Leeds 1-0. Key players to watch include Lucas Pires, who is among the top assistants with two assists, along with Luca Koleosho and Connor Roberts. Burnley will miss several key players due to injury, including Hannes Delcroix, Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye, and Zian Flemming.

Portsmouth, in contrast, has struggled this season, with three draws and two losses. They have scored six goals and conceded eleven, resulting in a goal difference of -5. Away from home, Portsmouth has drawn two matches, scoring five goals and conceding five. In their last match, Portsmouth lost 3-0 to West Brom. Key players for Portsmouth include Marlon Pack, Sam Silvera, and Connor Ogilvie, the latter of whom has played every minute of the last five matches. However, Portsmouth will be without Josh Murphy, Regan Poole, and Tom McIntyre due to injuries.

In the last five meetings between Burnley and Portsmouth, Burnley won two, Portsmouth won two, and one match ended in a draw. Their most recent encounter was in March 2012, where Burnley secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Portsmouth.

Burnley’s offense has been far superior, with 11 goals compared to Portsmouth’s 6. Defensively, Burnley has also been much stronger, conceding just 3 goals to Portsmouth’s 11. Burnley ranks among the top teams for goals scored, while Portsmouth has struggled with both offense and defense.

Where to watch Burnley vs Portsmouth?

📺 Link to watch Burnley vs Portsmouth Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Lucas Pires (Burnley): An influential playmaker with two assists this season.
• Marlon Pack (Portsmouth): A key midfielder, contributing consistently despite the team’s struggles.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Burnley has scored 11 goals in 5 matches, making them one of the top-scoring teams this season.
• Portsmouth has failed to win any of their 5 matches this season.
• Burnley has not won at home in their last 5 matches against Portsmouth.

💡 Burnley vs Portsmouth Prediction

Burnley comes into this match in much better form, both offensively and defensively. Portsmouth has struggled throughout the season, particularly in defense, and will find it tough to handle Burnley's attack. Expect Burnley to dominate possession and create plenty of chances. A comfortable 2-0 or 3-1 victory for Burnley seems likely.

Burnley vs Portsmouth Betting Tips

• Burnley to win
• Under 6.5 goals
• Both teams not to score in both halves