Portsmouth vs Swansea City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

There is a 13-point difference between the two sides.

Matchday 25 of the EFL Championship will feature Portsmouth hosting Swansea City at Fratton Park. The Pompey are placed 23rd in the league table with just 20 points from their opening 22 games. They are facing the fear of being relegated to the EFL League One.

However, they have two games in hand compared to some of the teams and can rise up the table with a couple of wins. They will have the home advantage in their next fixture as well which boosts their chances of clinching a victory.

Swansea City on the other hand are barely in the top half of the table at the ninth position. The Swans have accumulated 33 points from 24 matches so far this season. With nine wins, six draws, and nine losses, Swansea City are struggling for consistency in the ongoing league campaign.

They registered wins in their last two matches and will look to continue building on that momentum. Manager Luke Williams has improved Swansea City considerably with this attacking style of football.

KickOff:

Wednesday, January 1, 2024 at 8:30 PM IST

Venue: Fratton Park

Form:

Portsmouth(in all competitions): L-L-W-L-D

Swansea City(in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

Players to watch out for:

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

The Englishman is Portsmouth’s top goalscorer in the 2024/25 EFL Championship season with nine goals in 18 appearances. He scored Portsmouth’s all four goals in their last win over Coventry. Versatility is one of his strongest weapons. He can play as an attacking midfielder, a striker, and a right winger, as well.

Liam Cullen (Swansea City)

The Welsh International is outperforming his xG (expected goals) by almost three. He has scored four goals in his last five matches and is in great goalscoring form right now. Swansea need a clinical edge against Portsmouth and Liam Cullen will be their go-to player.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
• Portsmouth lost 3-0 against Bristol City in their last game.
• Swansea City won 2-1 against Luton Town in their last game.

Portsmouth vs Swansea City: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Swansea City to win – 2.38 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.70 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2 – 1.72 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Portsmouth will be without their centre-back Ibane Bowat due to his injury.

Swansea City on the other hand have Josh Ginnelly, Andy Fisher, and Oliver Cooper on their injury list.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 4

Portsmouth won: 1

Swansea won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineup:

Portsmouth (4-2-3-1)

Schmid(GK); Devlin, Pack, Towler, Ogilvie; Moxon, Dozzell; Ritchie, Lang, Silvera; Bishop

Swansea City (4-2-3-1)

Vigouroux(GK); Tymon, Darling, Cabango, Key; Grimes, Franco; Eom, Cullen, Ronald; Bianchini

Match Prediction:

This game is expected to be end to end and will be decided by very fine margins. Swansea City are in a better form. However, the hosts will have the home advantage. This game is very difficult to predict but our Match Prediction for this one will be –

Prediction: Portsmouth 1-2 Swansea City

Telecast details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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