Portsmouth Vs Leeds Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups

Ahead of Sunday’s Championship clash, we give our Portsmouth vs Leeds preview, prediction, team news and predicted lineups.

Portsmouth Vs Leeds Preview

Leeds to Fratton Park.

John Mousinho’s side found themselves on the cusp of a four-match win streak. However, they were stung by a struggling Luton last Saturday, thanks to a first-half strike from Jordan Clark.

Portsmouth netted twice in each of their three games prior, and have a respectable goal count of 43 this season. Pompey fans will be hoping their side can outscore Leeds who have 72 goals this term.

A win over their northern visitors would propel them towards mid-table security. A result that could be more likely than some bookmakers would have you believe.

Leeds have failed to secure a win in Portsmouth since April 1986. A striking statistic that some fans have described as a curse.

If Daniel Farke’s side can find a way to overcome this 39-year hex, then they at the minimum will maintain their valuable three-point cushion over league rivals Sheffield United who sit second.

With Leeds having weathered a tough run of fixtures, securing seven points from a potential nine in the Championship, can they prove they have what it takes to see out the rest of the season victorious?

After a noticeable dip in form at the end of last season, Leeds fans will hope Saturday’s draw to West Brom was more of a bump in the road than a sign of things to come.

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Portsmouth vs Leeds Team News

There was uncertainty surrounding 19-year-old striker Thomas Waddingham who has recently been sidelined with a groin injury.

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho though is confident that the Aussie will be available against Leeds.

Ibane Bowat will be sidelined for the remainder of the season, though Freddie Potts and Mark O’Mahony did return to the bench against Luton

With winger Josh Murphy finding fine form this season, can Pompey rely on their firepower to withstand their injury woes?

For Leeds, the absence of Ethan Apadu can clearly be felt – with two of their three losses this season coinciding with his knee injury.

Daniel Farke and his team decided against sending the Leeds skipper for surgery in the hopes he might recover this season. The German boss its this is still some weeks away.

Jaden Bogel will need to be careful in this match, having reached the nine yellow-card threshold this season. One more in the next two matches will see him miss a game, in which case Isaac Schmidt or Sam Byram may get a look in.

Predicted Lineup

Portsmouth (4-2-3-1): Schmid; Swanson, Poole, Pack, Ogilvie; Hayden, Dozzell; Ritchie, Aouchice, Murphy; Bishop

Leeds (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo; Tanaka, Rothwell; James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe

Portsmouth vs Leeds Prediction

With the clear disparity between the two sides, this match could be a foregone conclusion.

However, Leeds had a tough time displaying their dominance last weekend, and we know they can struggle away from home. Plus, a near four-decade curse cannot be overstated.

With late drama, we’re predicting an exciting draw.

Our prediction: Portsmouth 2-2 Leeds