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Last updated : 01 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Portsmouth v Aston Villa fixture

Aston Villa face a trip to Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, Villans have recorded 10 wins, and Portsmouth have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 04 MarAston Villa1 - 0PortsmouthPREM
2005/2006Tue 23 AugPortsmouth1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Sat 12 FebPortsmouth1 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2004/2005Sat 06 NovAston Villa3 - 0PortsmouthPREM
2003/2004Tue 06 JanAston Villa2 - 1PortsmouthPREM
2003/2004Sat 16 AugPortsmouth2 - 1Aston VillaPREM
1997/1998Wed 14 JanAston Villa1 - 0PortsmouthFAC

Recent respective form guides

Portsmouth have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Pompey in those games, with 4 conceded.

Aston Villa have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Villans have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Portsmouth sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 24 points from their 15 games. Aston Villa find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 23 points they have accumulated from 15 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Portsmouth6222678
Aston Villa6222588

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aston Villa have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Portsmouth may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Portsmouth Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Aston Villa No win in the 3 most recent games.