FootyMAD's Portsmouth match preview

Last updated : 07 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aston Villa v Portsmouth fixture

Aston Villa prepare to entertain Portsmouth at Villa Park at lunchtime on Saturday, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 25 wins out of 38 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Villa Park was less than a year ago, in April 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 22 AprAston Villa0-0PortsmouthPREM
2006/2007Sat 02 DecPortsmouth2 - 2Aston VillaPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Aston Villa have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Portsmouth however, is much more impressive, seeing them pick up six wins out of six. The Pompey have put away 12 chances in these games, a let in just 1.

Aston Villa's 27 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position. Portsmouth find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 27 points they have accumulated from 15 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aston Villa641113413
Portsmouth6231739

FootyMad's prediction ...

Aston Villa are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aston Villa 11 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Portsmouth 6 successive away victories.
9 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.