Time for Portsmouth to win a Premier League match

Portsmouth FC was cruelly denied a win mid-week against AC Milan in sports betting marketplace barometer seemingly expects a home win.

Portsmouth has taken six points in their last six Premiership fixtures, having gone 1-3-2. They could have taken two more points had they defended their lead against Hull better, but they succumbed to a late surge by the visitors that saw them equalize at 2:2. The most recent home match – the draw against Hull – completes their home record at 3-2-1; slightly better marks indeed.

Blackburn Rovers by contrast have been abysmal in their last six matches; picking up only two points, they are currently in the danger zone – two points above bottom-of-the-Premiership table, WBA – and in danger of remaining there under present circumstances.

Soccer Betting Line:

Portsmouth FC -½ +105 +105 2½ O -110 U -110 Draw +220

Blackburn Rovers +½ -125 +275 2½ O -110 U -110 Draw +220

Match Time: 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time Sunday November 30, 2008

Soccer Betting Analysis:

Portsmouth FC +105: Portsmouth could have taken more points in their last six but they couldn’t close out the matches when they were in the lead and suffered for it. This is becoming a bit of a problem that they will have to deal with quickly. Given they are coming up against a rather worse off Blackburn side they may finally get the win they so nearly got in their two previous tries.

Blackburn Rovers +275: Frankly, Rovers have excessively many problems this season to warrant a risk on them. They do not have a deep bench, as they are missing players with injuries and what they are left with is not much to choose from by any stretch.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Portsmouth is coming off a crushing performance in UEFA Cup and Premiership action. They will be slightly tired and even disheartened for having let the lead slip in the fixtures on both fronts. Nevertheless, they have to take some heart from their unbeaten record in their last two Premiership fixtures. They are better than the Rovers are and at 105, they are a fair risk for the win. However, a draw – alarmingly so– at +220 would also be a good play.

Soccer Free Picks: Portsmouth +105| Under 2.5 goals -110

Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room