Burkina Faso
Chinese Taipei
Indonesia
Nigeria

Preview: Portsmouth vs. Stevenage - prediction, team news, lineups

sportsmole.co.uk, 11 December 2022, 18:27
Portsmouth and Stevenage will battle for a place in the quarter-finals of the EFL Trophy when the two sides meet at Fratton Park on Tuesday.

Pompey saw a nine-match unbeaten run in all competitions come to an end in their defeat to Wycombe Wanderers, while Stevenage have avoided defeat in their last six competitive games.

Match preview

Although Pompey have only lost one of their previous 10 games across all competitions, they have failed to win any of their last five league matches.

After playing out four consecutive draws in League One, they were beaten 2-0 by Wycombe Wanderers in their most recent outing.

They were due to return to action on Saturday, but their away meeting with Accrington Stanley was postponed, which has allowed Danny Cowley's side to focus on Tuesday's last 16 game in the EFL Trophy.

Pompey faced Ipswich Town in the round of 32 after they finished second in the group stage, and they managed to claim a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Dane Scarlett and Zach Swanson.

The hosts have avoided defeat in all of their 12 competitive home matches this season, although five of their last six home games have finished all square after 90 minutes.

Meanwhile, Stevenage are unbeaten in six games across all competitions, and they currently sit in second place in League Two.

Impressively, they have only lost one of their last 12 league matches, although they had to settle for a point on Saturday when they played out a goalless draw with Mansfield Town.

As they turn their attention to Tuesday's cup game, they will look to continue their fine form in the EFL Trophy after winning all four games in the competition this season.

In the last round, goals from David Amoo, Daniel Sweeney and Arthur Read helped Stevenage claim a 3-2 victory over Arsenal Under 21s.

With the visitors unbeaten in their previous seven away games in all competitions, they will believe that at the very least they can take the last-16 tie to penalties.

Portsmouth EFL Trophy form:

L

W

W

W

Portsmouth form (all competitions):

W

D

D

W

W

L

Stevenage EFL Trophy form:

W

W

W

W

Stevenage form (all competitions):

W

D

W

W

W

D

Team News

The hosts are expected to be without the services of Tom Lowery, Louis Thompson, Jayden Reid and Joe Rafferty due to injury issues.

There are also doubts over the availability of Kieran Freeman and Swanson after the pair missed the league defeat to Wycombe.

Josh Oluwayemi is set to replace Josh Griffiths in goal, and although Cowley could make a few changes to his side, he is expected to name a strong lineup.

As for the visitors, will also swap their goalkeepers, with Taye Ashby-Hammond expected to make way for Aaron Chapman.

With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Evans could decide against making too many changes to his starting XI, although Max Clark, Arthur Read and Amoo could come into the side.

There may also be a place in the lineup for Danny Rose, who will be looking to add to the eight goals that he has scored across all competitions this term.

Portsmouth possible starting lineup:

Oluwayemi; Morrison, Raggett, Ogilvie; Dale, Pack, Mingi, Hume; Hackett, Curtis, Scarlett

Stevenage possible starting lineup:

Chapman; James-Wildin, Sweeney, Piergianni, Earley; Gilbey, Campbell, A. Read, Reeves; Rose, Amoo

We say: Portsmouth 1-1 Stevenage

With five of their last six home games in all competitions finishing all square, we think that Pompey will play out another draw on Tuesday against Stevenage, which would send the last-16 tie to penalties.

Previews by email

Top News

1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two clubs, including a Champions League semi-finalist, are reportedly preparing to battle one another for the signature of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk this summer. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Watford and Queens Park Rangers are reportedly interested in signing Luton Town's Luke Berry during the summer transfer window. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona will be aiming to strengthen their grip on second position in the La Liga table when they travel to Catalan rivals Girona on Saturday evening. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid will be bidding to take another huge step towards winning the La Liga title when they welcome Cadiz to Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United are reportedly not expecting any suitable offers to arrive for Marcus Rashford during this summer's transfer window. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Aston Villa and West Ham United are reportedly among a number of Premier League sides interested in Sheffield United's Oliver Arblaster. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Erik ten Hag has reportedly privately admitted that he does not know whether he will stay as head coach of Manchester United beyond the end of the 2023-24 campaign. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Sheffield United and Hull City have reportedly joined the race for Brighton & Hove Albion youngster Marc Leonard ahead of the summer transfer window. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United defender Alvaro Fernandez is reportedly set to join Portuguese giants Benfica in a €6m (£5.1m) deal during this summer's transfer window. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has talked up the qualities of goalkeeper Robin Olsen ahead of the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea have reportedly denied suggestions that they held discussions with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim last week. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk A member of Arsenal's 2003-04 Invincibles squad has questioned Mikel Arteta's decision to brutally axe Aaron Ramsdale from the first XI in place of David Raya. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tom Heaton is reportedly open to penning a new deal at Manchester United despite not making a single appearance for the club during the 2023-24 campaign. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Jude Bellingham will "be back to his best" in next week's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has allegedly emerged as a club for three different London clubs. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Two sides fighting for a place in the top four of the Turkish Super Lig come together on Friday evening when Besiktas host Caykur Rizespor at Vodafone Park. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Luka Modric broke a long-standing Real Madrid record when he took to the field in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United are reportedly keen to sell both Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho during this summer's transfer window in order to raise funds for new signings. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United have reportedly rejected the opportunity to sign Sofyan Amrabat on a permanent basis during this summer's transfer window. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has implored one of his out-of-form troops to "fight" his way out of his Lilywhites rut. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that the club's injury list has only increased ahead of Thursday's Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur have announced the death of former attacker Terry Medwin at the age of 91. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk With their spot amongst France's finest crop secured for a third straight season, Toulouse will welcome an in-form Montpellier HSC side to Stadium de Toulouse on Friday evening in Ligue 1. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk The father of Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen has suggested that his son is hopeful of remaining at Borussia Dortmund in the long term. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur have suffered two significant blows in their pursuit of Champions League football, as two more players have been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Friday night's Premier League offering sees an Everton side already assured of survival travel to a Luton Town outfit still scrapping for their top-flight status at Kenilworth Road. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Go Ahead Eagles head into Friday's encounter with Fortuna Sittard looking for the win that would all but secure a top-nine finish in the Eredivisie standings. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City are back in action on Saturday evening when they play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium. 1 May 2024 sportsmole.co.uk Benjamin Sesko's agent has fuelled suggestions that his client could be on the move to the Premier League during this summer's transfer window.
Sat 04 May, 16:00
A
Monza Monza
-
sch
Lazio Lazio
Sat 04 May, 18:45
A
Sassuolo Sassuolo
-
sch
Inter Inter