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Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Portsmouth FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2022-23
Sat 7 Jan 2023 · 12:30 UTC Tottenham Hotspur Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

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Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Portsmouth FC — FA Cup at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Head-to-Head

1
Tottenham Hotspur FC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Portsmouth FC H 1–0 W
04 Jan Crystal Palace FC A 4–0 W
01 Jan Aston Villa FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Brentford FC A 2–2 D
12 Nov Leeds United FC H 4–3 W
06 Nov Liverpool FC H 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Tottenham Hotspur FC A 0–1 L
01 Jan Charlton Athletic FC H 1–3 L
29 Dec Ipswich Town FC H 2–2 D
26 Dec Exeter City FC A 0–0 D
17 Dec Milton Keynes Dons FC H 0–2 L
04 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Tottenham Hotspur FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Portsmouth FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Tottenham Hotspur FC face off against Portsmouth FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Zak Swanson made 420 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Portsmouth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Simon Bassey will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' Michael Morrison is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Tottenham Hotspur FC tonight.
  • 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 50' Brilliant from the ! Harry Kane makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 50.
  • 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Son Heungmin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
  • 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Tottenham Hotspur FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 65' Tottenham Hotspur FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 70' The 32-year-old Joe Pigott has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Ryan Tunnicliffe as he leaves the pitch. Louis Thompson steps in for Portsmouth FC.
  • 77' Controversy at the stadium! Louis Thompson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 78' Tottenham Hotspur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Djed Spence is hanging Ryan Sessegnon on the field on 78 minute.
  • 83' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 85' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Joe Morrell by Michael Jacobs on 85 minute.
  • 87' Owen Dale makes way for Ronan Curtis at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
  • 90' Alfie Devine is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bryan Gil at the 90 minute mark.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Davinson Sanchez on 90 minutes.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.21 Tottenham Hotspur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Tottenham Hotspur FC49% Draw30% Portsmouth FC21%
Actual: Tottenham Hotspur FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Tottenham Hotspur FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
51%
Tottenham Hotspur FC or Portsmouth FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Tottenham Hotspur FC30% Draw55% Portsmouth FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
3%
3 – 2
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Tottenham Hotspur FC

Handicap Tottenham Hotspur FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 25% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 15% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Tottenham Hotspur FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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