Portsmouth make the long trip north to the Stadium of Light to take on playoff chasing Sunderland looking for a second win on the spin and to edge further away from the drop zone.
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Our 3 Predictions For Sunderland v Portsmouth:
- 1st Prediction For Sunderland v Portsmouth: Over 2.5 Goals – 4/5
- 2nd Prediction For Sunderland v Portsmouth: Match Result – Sunderland – 40/85
- 3rd Prediction For Sunderland v Portsmouth: Both Teams To Score – Yes – 19/20
1st Prediction For Sunderland v Portsmouth: Over 2.5 Goals – 4/5
Portsmouth’s recent matches have all been packed with goals, with each of their last five encounters containing three or more goals. The hosts have seen three of their last four matches end with over 2.5 goals and the two previous meetings between these sides have contained exactly four goals.
2nd Prediction For Sunderland v Portsmouth: Match Result – Sunderland – 40/85
Sunderland’s impressive form at the Stadium of Light, where they remain unbeaten, coupled with Portsmouth’s poor from away from Fratton Park makes it hard to look past a win for the hosts in this fixture.
3rd Prediction For Sunderland v Portsmouth: Both Teams To Score – Yes – 19/20
Both these teams have scored nine goals in their previous five outings and Sunderland have failed to keep a clean sheet for eight matches. Matches involving these two teams have contained 130 goals so far this season.
Best Odds For Sunderland v Portsmouth:
| Bookmaker | Sunderland | Draw | Portsmouth |
| MyriadPlay | 23/50 | 17/5 | 109/20 |
| Gentleman Jim | 40/85 | 10/3 | 11/2 |
| Betarno | 4/9 | 10/3 | 11/2 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head:
Sunderland overcame a sticky patch of five draws and one defeat in six games during November to sit fourth in the Championship on 47 points from 25 games.
Regis Le Bris’ side are now on a run of just one defeat in seven and managed a vital 2-1 victory over playoff rivals Sheffield United last time out.
The Mackems have lost host four times all season in the league and are still unbeaten at home after 12 matches on their own turf. Top scorer Wilson Isidor netted his seventh of the season in the victory over Sheffield United and the on loan Zenit St Petersburg forward has two in his three outings.
Portsmouth make the near 700 mile round trip to the Stadium of Light on a mixed run of form but one that is keeping their head above water as they sit one point above the drop zone.
Pompey have taken six points from the last 12 available and have managed four wins in their last nine games. This is in stark contrast to the start of the season when it took the club until their tenth match to register a victory.
Pompey’s top scorer is Callum Lang who has scored nine times so far this season, including all four in a 4-1 win over Coventry City just before Christmas.
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Where To Watch Sunderland v Portsmouth:
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
- Date: January 5th, 2024
- TV Channel: Sky Sports +
Probable Lineups For Sunderland v Portsmouth:
What sort of lineups can we expect from both sides for this Championship showdown?
Sunderland Lineup:
- Lineup: A. Patterson, T. Hume, C. Mepham, L. O’Nien, A. Alese, P. Roberts, D. Neil, J. Bellingham, A. Aouchiche, E. Mayenda, W. Isidor
- Suspended/injury: A. Abdullahi, A. Browne, C. Rigg, D. Ballard, I. Poveda, J. Seelt, N. Huggins, R. Mundle, T. Watson
- Coach: Regis Le Bris
Portsmouth Lineup:
- Lineup: N. Schmid, Z. Swanson, M. Pack, R. Towler, C. Ogilvie, F. Potts, A. Dozzell, P. Lane, C. Lang, J. Murphy, C. Bishop
- Suspended/injured: K. Yengi, M. O’Mahony, R. Poole, W. Norris
- Coach: John Mousinho
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A primary school teacher turned writer, Tom has been part of The Real EFL for two years. He focuses on predictions, deep dives, and insightful content.
