FootyMAD's Portsmouth match preview

Last updated : 16 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Portsmouth fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 38 games played, Blues have recorded 18 wins, and Portsmouth have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in August 2007, the Blues carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 02 FebPortsmouth1 - 1ChelseaPREM
2007/2008Sat 25 AugChelsea1-0PortsmouthPREM
2006/2007Sat 03 MarPortsmouth0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2006/2007Sat 21 OctChelsea2 - 1PortsmouthPREM
2005/2006Sat 25 FebChelsea2 - 0PortsmouthPREM
2005/2006Sat 26 NovPortsmouth0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Sat 22 JanChelsea3 - 0PortsmouthPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Blues in those games, with 5 conceded.

Portsmouth have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Pompey have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.



For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea633010612
Portsmouth6114274

FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea may be coming up against a decent side in Portsmouth, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Blues. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Unbeaten in the last 51 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Portsmouth Not won in previous 3 away matches.