History of the Portsmouth v Bournemouth fixture
Portsmouth play host to Bournemouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pompey are clearly on top, with a 62.50% success rate in the fixture.
The last time the two teams met at Portsmouth was amazingly over twenty years ago, in January 1991, with Portsmouth annihilating their visitors 5-1 in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990/1991 | Sat 26 Jan | Portsmouth | 5-1 | Bournemouth | F.A. Cup |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 31 Mar | Portsmouth | 2 - 1 | Bournemouth | Second Division |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 21 Oct | Bournemouth | 0 - 1 | Portsmouth | Second Division |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 25 Feb | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Portsmouth | Second Division |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 15 Oct | Portsmouth | 2 - 1 | Bournemouth | Second Division |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 26 Feb | Bournemouth | 0 - 2 | Portsmouth | Third Division |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 16 Oct | Portsmouth | 0 - 2 | Bournemouth | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Portsmouth have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Bournemouth is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cherries have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 6 |
| Bournemouth | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Portsmouth are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 7 games since last home draw. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Bournemouth | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 11 away matches. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here