Bitesize Prediction: Chesterfield vs Portsmouth – 05/11/23

Competition: FA Cup

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 4/6 @ 1xBet

Looking to spring an FA Cup upset on Sunday lunchtime, Chesterfield will welcome League One high-flyers Portsmouth to the SMH Group Stadium.

Starting with the hosts, while Chesterfield might have suffered National League play-off heartbreak last season, Paul Cook’s men have come roaring back this time around. Enjoying what has been a stunning fifth-tier romp since opening up the new campaign, it is no secret that the Derbyshire-based outfit are tipped as a runaway contender to claim a Football League return. Last seen putting in another action-packed performance as they cruised their way to a 3-1 romp away at Kidderminster, the Spireites are currently holding a two-point buffer over the chasing pack. Extending on their FA Cup adventure last month as they secured a 5-0 victory against Kettering, the former Wigan boss will be hugely excited by his side’s remarkable free-scoring performances in the final third. Including a 4-0 win against York on October 24th, Chesterfield have bagged 12 goals in just their last three appearances across all competitions. While Cook’s side should face a stern challenge at the SMH Ground Stadium on Sunday lunchtime, they will believe that they have the chance to spring a real FA Cup upset in Derbyshire.

As for the visitors, although Portsmouth might have eventually missed out on the chance to punch a play-off ticket last season, the Blues are enjoying a remarkable League One romp this time around. Last seen putting in another stellar performance as they secured a 3-2 win away at Reading, John Musinho’s side have continued to receive a string of plaudits. Already holding a commanding six-point buffer from slipping out of the automatic promotion spots, Pompey are in the midst of a major purple patch. With their rampant flurry underlined by a 5-1 victory against Gillingham last month, Sunday’s guests have now collected 25 points from their previous nine appearances across all competitions. With that stunning run stemming all the way back to a 1-1 draw against Derby on September 16th, Portsmouth are dreaming of the chance to enjoy a real FA Cup adventure this season. However, it is worth noting, with Portsmouth seeing four of their previous five showdowns away from Fratton Park finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar enjoyable contest this weekend.

Bet: Both teams to score at Chesterfield vs Portsmouth 4/6 for Sunday’s FA Cup tie @ 1xBet