Portsmouth vs Cardiff — prediction and preview

Portsmouth host Cardiff in the Championship on 5 September. Both teams have struggled for form recently, with Portsmouth recording one win and two losses in their last three matches, while Cardiff have one draw and two losses.

Portsmouth's recent form includes a 0-2 home loss to Derby County, a 1-2 away loss to Bristol City, and a 3-1 away win at Lincoln City, scoring four goals and conceding five. Cardiff's last three matches saw them lose 1-2 away at Queens Park Rangers, draw 2-2 at home to Sheffield United, and lose 1-2 at home to Norwich City, scoring four goals and conceding six. In 24 head-to-head meetings, both clubs have won nine times, with six draws. Portsmouth have scored 30 goals to Cardiff's 31 in these encounters. Portsmouth are managed by John Mousinho, and their squad has a market value of EUR 34.98 million. Cardiff are managed by Brian Barry-Murphy, and their squad market value is EUR 29.15 million. Portsmouth have K. Anderson, M. Kosznovszky, J. Murphy, C. Ogilvie, F. Umeh, and T. Waddingham out with injuries, while J. Farrell is doubtful. Cardiff are without C. Chambers, W. Fish, and D. Lawlor due to injury.

Portsmouth v Cardiff — key numbers
MetricPortsmouthCardiff
Recent form1W 0D 2L0W 1D 2L
Squad market valueEUR 34.98mEUR 29.15m
Previous meetings (24, 6 draws)9 wins9 wins

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