Portsmouth vs Newport County Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

It’s a match that holds interest at both ends of the table as third placed Portsmouth host second bottom Newport County this weekend. For our tip we think that Pompey should be able to get the job done in convincing fashion and we are backing them to come out on top even with a -1 handicap, which is available at 21/20 with bet365. For our correct score tip we think that Newport’s recent improvement will be shown as they find the back of the net but ultimately we think Portsmouth will be too strong. A 3-1 home win is priced at 11/1 with the same site.

Portsmouth will be looking to bounce back from a heavy 3-0 defeat to fellow promotion hopefuls Stevenage last time out but, even after that defeat, they have still claimed 14 points from their previous eight league games. This return hinges largely on an impressive home record, which has seen just five teams leave Fratton Park with the three points all season. Pompey also boast the best defensive record in the division and this is no doubt a large factor in the reasoning behind why eight of their 10 wins at Fratton Park this season has been won with at least a two goal margin.

After switching managers there has been a big improvement in the fortunes of Newport County of late. Despite this improvement their potential relegation still looks to be odds on, as they have a six point gap to overcome with just eight games remaining. County also average just a point per game on their travels and although their goal return has improved lately, it’s still one of the lowest in the division.