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Portsmouth vs Wigan Athletic Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the England League One approaches its climax, a pivotal match-up is set to unfold at Fratton Park this Saturday. Portsmouth, who are comfortably perched at the top of the table with 94 points, will host Wigan Athletic, currently sitting in 15th place with 56 points. This encounter promises not just to be a clash of positions but also an exhibition of contrasting forms and styles.

Portsmouth’s form has been impressive; they have secured 11 points from their last five games, underlining their dominance with three wins and two draws. Their recent home victory against Barnsley (3-2) showcased their attacking flair and resilience. At home, Portsmouth averages a robust 2.4 goals per game but tend to concede more frequently too (1.4 goals per game), hinting at potentially high-scoring affairs at Fratton Park.

Wigan Athletic's journey has been less consistent; though they come off a strong win against Lincoln City away (2-1), their overall form shows mixed results - one win, one loss, and three draws in their last five matches accumulating six points only. The Latics average fewer goals both scored (1.1) and conceded (1.2) compared to Portsmouth but struggle particularly on the road where they concede an average of 2.2 goals per game.

The head-to-head record leans slightly in favor of Portsmouth with three wins out of the last five encounters between these two sides including a recent away victory on September 30th that ended Wigan Athletic's hopes by a scoreline of 2-1.

Bet

Considering both teams’ current form as well as historical performances when facing each other especially at Fratton Park which tends towards higher scoring games due to Portsmouth's strong offensive play and Wigan’s defensive vulnerabilities away from home—the recommendation would lean towards 'Over 2.5' goals for this matchup which is priced reasonably well at odds of 1.82.