Portsmouth v Leeds United Preview, Betting Options & Markets

Date: Sunday 9^th March
Time: 12.00 GMT
Location: Fratton Park, Portsmouth
Odds: Portsmouth 13/2* – Draw 7/2* – Leeds United 4/11*

Leeds United travel to the south coast of England for an exciting Sunday lunchtime clash in the Championship to face Portsmouth. The league leaders have been in scintillating form and will look to secure another win that takes them three points closer to a Premier League return.

However, Portsmouth are good at home and will fancy their chances against Leeds. So, how will this one turn out? Read our Portsmouth v Leeds United preview and discover which bets to place at talkSPORT BET Sportsbook.

Portsmouth v Leeds United Betting Tips

• While Leeds United are favourites for this match, four of the last five Championship meetings between these teams have ended in draws, including two pulsating 3-3 results. Portsmouth have a pretty good home record this term and will fancy taking something off title-chasing Leeds, so don’t be surprised if this one ends in a draw at Fratton Park.

• Leeds United have scored nine goals in their last three Championship matches away from Elland Road (three against Sheffield United, four against Watford, and two against Coventry City). Portsmouth have scored twice in their last two home matches (2-1 against Cardiff and 2-1 against QPR). So, there’s a good chance both teams will score in this match, making it a good option for your BTTS coupon.

• Junior Firpo has scored two goals in his last two matches for Leeds United. Given his impressive recent form, the Leeds full-back could be a good option if you’re looking for an unconventional anytime scorer to add to your slip.

This Fixture in History

Leeds United and Portsmouth have met 59 times since their first meeting in January 1923. Leeds have the upper hand over Pompey, recording 23 wins to Portsmouth’s 18. There have been 18 draws between the two sides.

Interestingly, Portsmouth have never beaten Leeds United in the English Championship. The teams have met in this division five times, with four draws and one win for Leeds.

However, in the early 2000s, Portsmouth enjoyed superiority over Leeds United in league and cup competitions. Their biggest and most memorable win against Leeds came at Fratton Park in November 2003, when Pompey won 6-1 with goals from Dejan Stefanovic, Gary O’Neil (2), Hayden Foxe, Patrik Berger, and Yakubu.

Portsmouth Man to Watch: Josh Murphy

Though Callum Lang tops Pompey’s scoring chart this season, Josh Murphy has been the danger man at Fratton Park. Since his move from Oxford United in the summer, Murphy has impressed on the south coast, scoring six league goals and laying on nine for his teammates.

Portsmouth also have several creative midfielders, including former Newcastle United and Bournemouth player Matt Ritchie, who has impressed since returning to Portsmouth at the start of this campaign. In other words, Pompey have more than enough quality to cause Leeds problems, as we saw in the pulsating 3-3 draw earlier this season.

Leeds United Man to Watch: Joel Piroe

Joel Piroe has stepped up to the mark for Leeds United this season, leading the line excellently and scoring 15 goals in 35 matches. He has also laid on six goals for his teammates. He’s an intelligent striker who always looks to bring others into play, and he’s a constant goal threat for Leeds.

Dan James and Manor Solomon will look to create opportunities at Fratton Park for Piroe and may also chip in with goals from wide areas. One of Leeds’ strengths this season is finding goals from all over the park, even though Piroe is their primary threat in the final third.

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Portsmouth v Leeds United Betting Markets

You have several options when betting on Portsmouth v Leeds and all other English Championship fixtures at talkSPORT BET:

• To win: Keep things simple by betting on the team you think will win this clash. You can also bet on the draw.

• Total goals: Bet on the total number of goals you think Portsmouth and Leeds United will score, under or over 2.5 or 3.5, for example.

• Both teams to score: Another goal-based market is whether or not you think both these teams will find the back of the net.

• First or anytime scorer: Will Leeds United’s top scorer, Joel Piroe, score? Back Piroe or any other player to be the first or anytime scorer in this fixture.

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*Odds correct at the time of writing.