Six reasons why Bristol City could knock the holders out

Bristol City/Portsmouth, 7.45pm, SetantaS1, Free Bets, Best Odds

It’s only eight months since Portsmouth lifted the FA Cup but almost everything has changed since then. After being tipped by some pundits to be the best of the rest this season, they have lost their manager Harry Redknapp, their star midfielder Lassana Diarra and striker Jermain Defoe while the owner is eager to sell up. Tony Adams, who got Wycombe relegated from the third tier in his previous managerial stint is in charge and a relegation battle is looming. Here are six reasons why Bristol City could make things even worse tonight:

1. Portsmouth have won just three of sixteen games in all competitions under Tony Adams.

2. The former Arsenal captain has never beaten Bristol City in his managerial career. As Wycombe manager he drew once and lost once (in a cup match) with them prior to Portsmouth’s 0-0 draw with them at Fratton Park.

3. Portsmouth’s record against Gary Johnson’s side is even worse. They have failed to win any of their last nine meetings with the meetings, their last win coming in 1992.

Posted: January 13th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | 1 Comment

The bottom three may be cast adrift by Watford tonight

Things will get even worse for Charlton and co if Norwich lose

Even though there are only two matches being played tonight in the Championship, both could prove pretty significant. Here are a few statistics about both fixtures:

Watford v Norwich
Fans of Doncaster, Nottingham Forest and Charlton will be hoping for a draw here when two of the three sides just above the bottom three collide at Vicarage Road. However, the stats suggest that Brendan Rodgers may pick up his first victory since taking charge of the Hornets. Watford are unbeaten in four meetings with Norwich, winning three of them and while Norwich won the “Old Farm” derby at the weekend, they have won consecutive Championship games just once since February and haven’t won away in London since April 2004. 888sport offer 23/10 on a home win.

Ipswich v Bristol City

Posted: December 10th, 2008 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment