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Bristol City visit bottom dwellers Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday for a clash in the EFL Championship, looking to build on their last win. Following consecutive defeats to Burnley and Watford, the Robins returned to winning ways last weekend with a crushing 4-0 defeat of Plymouth Argyle.
A brace from Anis Mehmeti on either side of goals from Scott Twine and Sinclair Armstrong ensured a big win for Liam Manning's side.
It was their sixth win of the league season out of 18 games, and they remain tied with three other teams - Norwich City, Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday - on 25 points.
By contrast, Plymouth are at the bottom of the standings after only two wins and 13 points from 16 outings. Pompey gained promotion to the second tier from League One this summer after winning the third-division title for the 2023-24 season.
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However, it hasn't been an easy run for them since. Their first win of the season only came in October, when they beat QPR 2-1 on the road, and five games later, saw off Preston 3-1 at home.
Portsmouth vs Bristol City Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been exactly 50 clashes between the sides in the past, with Portsmouth winning on more than half the occasions (26) and losing just 13 times.
- After winning three games in a row over Bristol, Pompey are without a victory in their next two.
- Bristol have lost just one of their last six away league games against Portsmouth, keeping four clean sheets across these fixtures.
- Since a 0-0 draw with Sheffield United, Portsmouth haven't kept a clean sheet in their last nine league games, conceding 17 goals in that run.
- Having beaten Plymouth Argyle in their last game, Bristol are looking to win consecutively for the first time since April this year.
Portsmouth vs Bristol City Prediction
The home side have flattered to deceive on their return to the EFL Championship. Their stats don't lie, with Pompey rooted at the foot of the league table after winning just twice all campaign. Bristol are not a formidable side, but they have enough in the tank to see off their opponents and come away with all three points.
Prediction: Portsmouth 0-2 Bristol City
Portsmouth vs Bristol City Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Bristol City to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
