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Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Bristol Rovers FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Tue 21 Aug 2018 · 18:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 64' Ben Thompson
Chris Lines 78' R
James Clarke 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Graham Salisbury
  • Referee Joe Clark
  • Referee Andy Hendley
  • Referee Ollie Williams

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

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Bristol Rovers FC 9 games · Avg 2.8 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-21 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Portsmouth FC H 1–2 L
18 Aug Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–1 W
11 Aug Accrington Stanley FC H 1–2 L
04 Aug Peterborough United FC A 1–2 L
15 Apr Accrington Stanley FC H 2–0 W
03 Dec FC Alashkert H 1–1 D
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Bristol Rovers FC A 2–1 W
18 Aug Oxford United FC H 4–1 W
11 Aug Blackpool FC A 2–1 W
04 Aug Luton Town FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bristol Rovers FC launch into their encounter with Portsmouth FC.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at . Bristol Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Brett Pitman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' England international Tom Nichols has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 32' Assisted by Oliver Hawkins with the perfectly-timed delivery and Gareth Evans makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tony Craig, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 42' Liam Sercombe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
  • 47' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darrell Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Thompson on 64 minutes.
  • 69' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Edward Upson exits the field as Chris Lines enters on 69.
  • 74' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
  • 76' Chris Lines is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 77' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 77 minute. Oliver Hawkins leaves to be changed by Brett Pitman.
  • 78' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Chris Lines gets a Red card.
  • 79' Tom Nichols makes way for Alex Rodman at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 84' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 85' The referee calls foul for James Clarke. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 87' Ronan Curtis adds to his 1 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 90' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Ronan Curtis has done his job and it is now time for Brandon Haunstrop to step up.
  • The final score is 1-2.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Bristol Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC30% Draw28% Portsmouth FC42%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
70%
Bristol Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC23% Draw47% Portsmouth FC30%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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