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Bradford City AFC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Bradford City AFC
0 – 1
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sat 3 Nov 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Ryan McGowan 53' Y
Adam Chicksen 57' Y
Adam Chicksen 83' R
Y 84' Jack Whatmough

Overview

Match Preview

Bradford City AFC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Haines
  • Referee Geoff Eltringham
  • Referee Mark Pottage
  • Referee Matt Foley

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

2
Bradford City AFC 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-03 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Bradford City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Nov Portsmouth FC H 0–1 L
27 Oct Gillingham FC A 0–4 L
23 Oct Coventry City FC H 2–4 L
20 Oct Rochdale AFC H 0–2 L
13 Oct Accrington Stanley FC A 1–3 L
06 Oct Sunderland AFC H 1–2 L
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Nov Bradford City AFC A 1–0 W
27 Oct Accrington Stanley FC A 1–1 D
23 Oct Burton Albion FC H 2–2 D
20 Oct Fleetwood Town FC H 1–0 W
13 Oct AFC Wimbledon A 2–1 W
06 Oct Gillingham FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Bradford City AFC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bradford City AFC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Bradford City AFC and Portsmouth FC.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 12' What a strike from Gareth Evans! The score is 0-1.
  • 17' David Wheeler has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 22' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 27' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nathaniel Knight-Percival is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
  • 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 37' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Bradford City AFC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
  • 47' Bradford City AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 52' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 53' The referee shows Bradford City AFC player a Yellow card on 53.
  • 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adam Chicksen.
  • 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. David Hopkin might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 65' Jack Payne is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh Wright at the 65 minute mark.
  • 70' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Ben Close on, Gareth Evans off on 75 minutes.
  • 80' Kai Brunker has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eoin Doyle on 80 minute.
  • 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Adam Chicksen on 83 minutes.
  • 84' A moment of madness from Jack Whatmough on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
  • 87' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 87 minute. Ronan Curtis leaves to be changed by David Wheeler.
  • 88' Sherwin Seedorf gets the nod from Bradford City AFC. He replaces George Miller and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The points are shared — Bradford City AFC 0-1 Portsmouth FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Bradford City AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Hopkin

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gareth Evans 2
Ben Close 2
Tom Naylor 1
Jamal Lowe 1
Hope Akpan 1

Head to Head

2018-11-03 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC

Bradford City AFC Form

2018-11-03 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC L 2018-10-27 Gillingham FC 4–0 Bradford City AFC L 2018-10-23 Bradford City AFC 2–4 Coventry City FC L 2018-10-20 Bradford City AFC 0–2 Rochdale AFC L 2018-10-13 Accrington Stanley FC 3–1 Bradford City AFC L 2018-10-06 Bradford City AFC 1–2 Sunderland AFC L

Portsmouth FC Form

2018-11-03 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2018-10-27 Accrington Stanley FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2018-10-23 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC D 2018-10-20 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Fleetwood Town FC W 2018-10-13 AFC Wimbledon 1–2 Portsmouth FC W 2018-10-06 Portsmouth FC 0–2 Gillingham FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.85 Bradford City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Portsmouth FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bradford City AFC25% Draw30% Portsmouth FC45%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Bradford City AFC or Draw
55%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
75%
Bradford City AFC or Portsmouth FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bradford City AFC17% Draw53% Portsmouth FC30%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
3.5%
2 – 3
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Bradford City AFC

Handicap Bradford City AFC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 15% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 24% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Bradford City AFC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.