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Portsmouth vs Barnsley Prediction
Why we picked this for Portsmouth vs Barnsley
Over 2.5 goals is our call for Portsmouth against Barnsley (League One), rated at 97% confidence. Matches involving Portsmouth produced 2.8 goals per game over their last 5, and 1 of those went over 2.5. For Barnsley it is 2.8 goals per game, with 3 of 5 over 2.5. Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 4 of the 10 recent games went over 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Over 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 0 of their last 1 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 97%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-2. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last meeting
Portsmouth vs Barnsley, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2018 | Barnsley | Portsmouth | 1-1 | Under 2.5✕ |