On Monday evening, from 19:45pm, Portsmouth hopes to improve their level in the English Cup duel against modest Harrogate. The black-and-white troupe has little chance to surprise, if Pompey approaches the away game with all the players in the field.
Harrogate has timid attempts to get involved in the fight for promotion in the National League, while Portsmouth is hardly adapting to the League One game, where the blue-and-white rank in the midfield. Even so, Portsmouth is a team with tradition in the Cup competitions (FA or League Cup), and Harrogate is at a much lower level in terms of value, and is going to defend itself over the top here.
Portsmouth comes after a series of favorable results, such as the draws with Oxford United (1-1) and Bristol Rovers (2-2), but also the successes with Lincoln City (1-0) and Southend (4-1), all in the championship. Kenny Jackett’s team has dangerous attackers in the lot, such as Harrison, Marquis or Evans, and the difference in quality between the two teams will ultimately make the difference. Portsmouth is a team with tradition in the English Cup (has won the trophy twice) and will not be laughing at this trip.
PREDICTION: Portsmouth to win @ 1,48
