On August 10, the first round of the Championship will take place, in which Leeds and Portsmouth will meet. We have prepared a forecast and bets for the match.
Leeds
Last season, Leeds finished third in the league table. The team has a positive difference between goals scored and goals conceded – 81:43. The team suffered 10 defeats, drew 12 times and won 27 victories. The football squad was fighting for entry into the Premier League. In the semi–finals, Leeds competed with Norwich, the first match ended in a 0-0 draw, and the second ended in a victory for Leeds - the score is 4:0. In the final, the squad lost 0:1 to Southampton.
Portsmouth
The team took first place in the standings of the First League of England and now takes part in the Championship matches. Portsmouth has a positive difference between goals scored and goals conceded – 78:41. The team suffered five defeats, won 28 matches and drew 13 times. The last five matches of the national championship have been a 1-2 defeat to Wigan, a 1-1 draw with Bolton, 2-0 wins over Lincoln City, Barnsley 3-2 and Shrewsbury Town 3-1.
Statistics and figures:
- The teams held 58 face-to-face meetings;
- Leeds were stronger in 23 face-to-face meetings, Portsmouth won in 18 and 17 meetings ended in a draw;
- In the last face-to-face meeting between the teams, there was a 0-0 draw.
Forecast:
I think Leeds will win with a handicap (-1.5), both teams will score in the match.
