FootyMAD's Portsmouth match preview

Last updated : 30 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Portsmouth v Fulham fixture

Fulham face a trip to Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 22 games played, Cottagers have recorded 4 wins, and Portsmouth have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2004, as the Pompey edged out their past their rivals by a score of 4 - 3 in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 03 AprFulham3 - 1PortsmouthPREM
2004/2005Mon 30 AugPortsmouth4 - 3FulhamPREM
2003/2004Sat 01 MayPortsmouth1 - 1FulhamPREM
2003/2004Mon 24 NovFulham2 - 0PortsmouthPREM
2000/2001Sat 21 AprPortsmouth1 - 1FulhamCHMP
2000/2001Sat 18 NovFulham3 - 1PortsmouthCHMP
1999/2000Sat 12 FebPortsmouth0 - 1FulhamCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Portsmouth's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Pompey have conceded a disappointing 7 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Cottagers have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Portsmouth are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 14 points from their 19 games thus far. Fulham find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 19 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Portsmouth61143134
Fulham6222998

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Fulham on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Portsmouth. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Portsmouth Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Fulham Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.