Portsmouth vs Preston Predictions

• Portsmouth have lost both home matches this season 2-1
• Preston won 2-1 when these two last met in March
• Three of the last five meetings have finished in draws

Preston can edge a tight encounter

There hasn’t been much to separate Portsmouth and Preston in the early stages of the campaign, but North End look the sharper and we predict an away win for the Lilywhites.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side have seen off Ipswich and Leicester and they will fancy their chances against Portsmouth, who have lost both home matches in all competitions this term.

Both defeats came by a 2-1 scoreline and that looks a solid option for correct-score punters.

That was the outcome when these two last met in March, but it may be safest to back with Preston with the draw no bet.

Pompey are never an easy side to beat at Fratton Park and three of the past five meetings between these two have finished all square.

Portsmouth have won just two of their last seven matches on home soil, but they will be roared on by an enthusiastic home support who have seen little of their side in the new campaign.

It was 3-1 to Pompey in the corresponding fixture last season, but that was their first win over Preston in six attempts, so the Lancashire side are predicted to quickly turn the tables in a close encounter on Saturday.