Bitesize Prediction: Portsmouth vs West Brom – 15/09/24

Competition: Championship

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 10/11 @ 1xBet

Marking their return from September’s international break this weekend, West Brom will travel to Fratton Park when they meet Portsmouth on Sunday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, storming their way to a Championship return for this season, Portsmouth simply have their sights set on keeping hold of their second-tier status this time around. However, despite opening the 2024/25 campaign with an action-packed 3-3 stalemate away at promotion contenders Leeds, John Mousinho’s men have largely failed to find any kind of stability. Heading into September’s international break with another worrying display as they slumped to a 3-1 drumming at home against Sunderland, the Blues have failed to win any of their first five appearances across all competitions. Facing what could prove to be another stern challenge this weekend, Pompey also know the importance of claiming some crucial defensive resolve. Despite embarking on what was a sensational League One romp last season, Sunday’s hosts have recorded just a pair of clean sheets from any of their last 12 competitive matchups – a run that stems all the way back to March 9th.

As for the visitors, although West Brom might have suffered real EFL Cup frustration last month as they fell to a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of League Two outfit Fleetwood, the Baggies have enjoyed a real Championship purple patch. Opening proceedings with a stellar 3-1 victory away at QPR on August 10th, Carlos Corberan’s side are pencilled in as a standout play-off contender this season. Last seen on their travels collecting an eye-catching 2-1 win away at West Brom, the former Huddersfield boss has seen his squad muster 10 points from just their first four Championship appearances. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, West Brom have collected back-to-back victories away from the Hawthorns for the first time since way back in April 2023. With Sunday’s opponents playing out a 2-2 stalemate when they last met at Fratton Park back in 2009, neutrals will be hoping for another enjoyable showdown this weekend.

Bet: Both teams to score at Portsmouth vs West Brom 10/11 for Sunday’s Championship showdown @ 1xBet