Portsmouth vs Bolton Wanderers Prediction 11.12.2023
Portsmouth
2 : 0
Bolton Wanderers
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- Competition: England - League One
- Date: Monday, 11th, December 2023
- Kickoff: 20.00 UK / 21.00 CET
- Venue: Fratton Park (Portsmouth)
All eyes on Monday will be focused on Fratton Park, where League One table-toppers Portsmouth will clash with their closest pursuers, Bolton Wanderers.
Portsmouth vs Bolton Wanderers Betting Tips: X2 (Double chance)
The Monday encounter on the south coast is unquestionably the climax of the ongoing season, with the two most advanced League One teams facing off. Even though Portsmouth is deemed the favorite with the added benefit of playing at home, in-form Bolton holds all the essential tools to clinch a favorable outcome.
A formidable total of 42 points earned elevates Pompey to the highest position in the third division of English football, providing them with the chance to strengthen their table lead on December 11th, but recent displays in front of their supporters bring them little encouragement.
Namely, Portsmouth experienced unexpected stumbles in their last two League One affairs at Fratton Park, first sharing points in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Charlton Athletic (despite leading twice), and then succumbing to a ruthless bombardment by Blackpool in a 0-4 loss.
Consequently, John Mousinho's chosen ones will be under immense pressure to defend their leading spot, especially as they face not only their closest pursuer but also a side that has been on fire in recent weeks on all domestic fronts.
Indeed, Bolton, trailing by exactly three points behind the present leader, is firmly poised to adopt the "driver" role in League One this Monday, leveraging fantastic momentum having emerged victorious in a remarkable 10 out of 11 last matches across all competitions.
What will further complicate Portsmouth's task of solidifying their top position is the absence of the main goal contributor, Colby Bishop. Taking this into account, along with Bolton's superior form, we believe that Ian Evatt's men can leverage all the factors to stun Hampshireans and send them to the second spot.
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Portsmouth vs Bolton Wanderers Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Portsmouth
3 : 1
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
3 : 0
Portsmouth
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
1 : 0
Portsmouth
EFL Trophy
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Bolton Wanderers
1 : 1
Portsmouth
League One
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Portsmouth
1 : 0
Bolton Wanderers
League One
Portsmouth team news
Ahead of the top-of-the-table clash, Portsmouth will be without at least seven players, with the most painful absence being their top scorer, Colby Bishop (11G), who couldn't continue into the second half in the encounter with Burton on November 28.
In Bishop's absence, which is expected to last for a few weeks due to an ankle injury, Pompey's manager John Mousinho is set to deploy Kusini Yengi as the primary spearhead in the attacking zone.
Last matches of Portsmouth
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Northampton Town
0 : 3
Portsmouth
League One
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Burton Albion
0 : 2
Portsmouth
League One
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Portsmouth
0 : 4
Blackpool
League One
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Portsmouth
2 : 2
Charlton Athletic
League One
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Leyton Orient
1 : 2
Portsmouth
EFL Trophy
Portsmouth lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Will Norris
Defenders
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21
Jack Sparkes
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20
Sean Raggett
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18
Conor Shaughnessy
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17
Joe Rafferty
Midfielders
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7
Marlon Pack
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8
Alex Robertson
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32
Paddy Lane
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15
Christian Saydee
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25
Abu Kamara
Forwards
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19
Kusini Yengi
Bolton Wanderers team news
When it comes to the current League One second-placed side, the Wanderers don't grapple with extensive personnel issues, as they will visit Hampshire without the services of centre back George Johnston, who is likely to miss the entire current campaign due to a severe knee injury.
Boss Ian Evatt is set to trust the lineup that has orchestrated an impressive 11-game unbeaten streak, but the 42-year-old may find himself without the services of Dan Nlundulu, who sustained an Achilles injury midweek in the EFL Trophy triumph versus Port Vale.
Last matches of Bolton Wanderers
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Bolton Wanderers
2 : 0
Port Vale
EFL Trophy
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Bolton Wanderers
5 : 1
Harrogate Town
FA Cup
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Oxford United
0 : 0
Bolton Wanderers
League One
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Bolton Wanderers
7 : 0
Exeter City
League One
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Stockport County
0 : 2
Bolton Wanderers
EFL Trophy
Bolton Wanderers lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Nathan Baxter
Defenders
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18
Eoin Toal
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5
Ricardo Santos
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2
Gethin Jones
Midfielders
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3
Jack Iredale
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4
George Thomason
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8
Josh Sheehan
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12
Josh Dacres-Cogley
Forwards
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19
Paris Maghoma
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14
Victor Adeboyejo
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10
Dion Charles
4 Reasons why we expect X2 (Double chance)
- Portsmouth hasn't secured a victory in consecutive home League One outings (D1, L1).
- Portsmouth has conceded an alarming six goals in the last two home matches, resulting in a draw and a defeat.
- Bolton has built an impressive streak of 11 undefeated matches, triumphing in 10 of them.
- Bolton's defense has remained unbreached in four consecutive away trips across all competitions.
Main prediction Portsmouth - Bolton Wanderers
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Portsmouth & Bolton Wanderers current standing in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | 23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 39 - 19 | +20 | 49 |
| 2 | Peterborough United | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 45 - 23 | +22 | 45 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 42 - 24 | +18 | 45 |
| 4 | Derby County | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 39 - 18 | +21 | 43 |
| 5 | Oxford United | 23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 38 - 25 | +13 | 43 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 36 - 23 | +13 | 43 |
| 7 | Barnsley | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 43 - 25 | +18 | 41 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 40 - 29 | +11 | 36 |
| 9 | Lincoln City | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 28 - 25 | +3 | 32 |
| 10 | Bristol Rovers | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 30 - 29 | +1 | 31 |
| 11 | Northampton Town | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 28 - 32 | -4 | 30 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 34 - 30 | +4 | 29 |
| 13 | Leyton Orient | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 23 - 31 | -8 | 28 |
| 14 | Cambridge United | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 21 - 30 | -9 | 27 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury Town | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 14 - 34 | -20 | 27 |
| 16 | Port Vale | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 21 - 33 | -12 | 26 |
| 17 | Wycombe Wanderers | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 25 - 31 | -6 | 24 |
| 18 | Burton Albion | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 19 - 33 | -14 | 24 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 32 - 29 | +3 | 23 |
| 20 | Exeter City | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 14 - 33 | -19 | 22 |
| 21 | Reading | 23 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 29 - 37 | -8 | 19 |
| 22 | Cheltenham Town | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 15 - 30 | -15 | 19 |
| 23 | Fleetwood Town | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 20 - 37 | -17 | 18 |
| 24 | Carlisle United | 23 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 18 - 33 | -15 | 17 |