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Portsmouth FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Sat 12 Oct 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+7'
Lee Brown 32' Y
Y 36' Max Ehmer
Y 58' Mark Byrne
Y 74' Alfie Jones
Y 85' Jack Tucker

Overview

Match Preview

Portsmouth FC vs Gillingham FCLeague One .

Match Details

  • Referee Graham Salisbury
  • Referee Lee Collins
  • Referee Paul Kelly
  • Referee Christopher Wade

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Oct Gillingham FC H 0–0 D
05 Oct Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–1 W
28 Sep Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
21 Sep Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
17 Sep Burton Albion FC H 2–2 D
31 Aug Blackpool FC A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Oct Portsmouth FC A 0–0 D
05 Oct Southend United FC H 3–1 W
28 Sep Oxford United FC A 0–3 L
21 Sep Ipswich Town FC H 0–1 L
17 Sep Bristol Rovers FC A 1–1 D
14 Sep Wycombe Wanderers FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
13% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Portsmouth FC face off against Gillingham FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Gillingham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' Gillingham FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 32' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lee Brown on 32.
  • 36' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Max Ehmer.
  • 41' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stuart O'Keefe.
  • 50' Alex Jakubiak has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 54' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Brett Pitman is withdrawn and John Marquis gets his opportunity.
  • 58' The referee calls foul for Mark Byrne. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 73' Connor Ogilvie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gillingham FC tonight.
  • 74' Gillingham FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 75' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Ben Close exits the field as Ryan Williams enters on 75.
  • 76' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Gareth Evans exits the field as Andy Cannon enters on 76.
  • 80' Mikael Ndjoli makes way for Mikael Mandron at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Gillingham FC.
  • 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jack Tucker.
  • 90' Lee Hodson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Brandon Hanlan at the 90 minute mark.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97 Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 71% + Portsmouth FC or Draw 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Portsmouth FC36% Draw33% Gillingham FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes38% 0% No62%
Avg goals/match: 1.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 82%
18%
± 1.5 56%
44%
± 2.5 29%
71%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Gillingham FC
64%
Portsmouth FC or Gillingham FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC23% Draw56% Gillingham FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 0
2.2%
3 – 1
2.1%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap Portsmouth FC covers Push Gillingham FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% 87%
-1 13% 21% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 69% 31%
+1 69% 20% 11%
+1.5 89% 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
41%
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
38%

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