Portsmouth and Oxford United duel in the League One play-off semifinals on July 3 at 17:30 p.m. The guests are the team with the best form in the championship and the odds for their qualification in the final at Wembley is a very attractive one.
Portsmouth is in 5th place in League One, with a 53-36 goal difference and an inconsistent regular season finale: two wins, two failures and a draw. However, Oxford was the performer of the regular season finale, with zero victories over Wimbledon (5-0), Ipswich (1-0) and Accrington (3-0), but also with great success with Southend (2-1). and Shrewsbury (3-2). A very balanced duel is announced, in which only experience and prestige are clear advantages for Portsmouth.
Even if they play without fans in the stands, Portsmouth has the first chance on their own field, being used to the playing conditions. Oxford has no complexes against the white-blues, but the format of the play-off competition recommends a cautious game of the guests. The favorites will probably dominate territorially, but we choose a “covered” bet, available at online bookmakers. Betting on a tie at break could also be profitable!
-Oxford United have 5 consecutive victories in the official matches;
-Oxford United have lost just one of their last 7 away games;
-At least three goals have been scored in 5 of the last 6 direct matches;
-The visiting team has won only one direct duel in the last 9;
-Portsmouth have only one draw in their last 17 official games;
-The two teams were tied in the regular season, with 60 points each;
PREDICTION: Portsmouth to win @ 2,10
