National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Portsmouth or Peterborough United that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Portsmouth and Peterborough United.
Portsmouth form and stats
Action has already taken place for Portsmouth in Carabao Cup as they have defeated Forest Green Rovers to reach the 2nd Round. Portsmouth participated in Carabao Cup the last season, where they reached the 2nd round.Portsmouth have secured 5 points from their first three home games in the League One. A decent catch, still with room for improvement.
Portsmouth are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 200 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by Bishop). Nothing to worry about in defence for Portsmouth, as their goalkeeper Ryan Schofield has completely shut out the opponents for 426 minutes in the League One.
The Portsmouth coach Mousinho and his side return home after a 0-0 draw away versus Stevenage. Goalkeeper Norris got the top rating on the team in that game; 8.12 out of ten. Norris topped it up with a clean sheet.
A 3-3 scoreline against Fulham U21 (after extra-time, 5-4 on penalties) before that, played at their own home stadium in the EFL Trophy. The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Portsmouth have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 16 games) they have won 8 times, drawn 4 and lost 4.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Peterborough United are coming to town in four days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Portsmouth here at Fratton Park in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 3 games). Portsmouth have showed great defending skills in these home games, allowing the opposition to score only {1 goals}.
Peterborough United form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Swindon Town in order to reach 2nd round of Carabao Cup. Peterborough United's mission in Carabao Cup last season failed in the 2nd round.Peterborough United have six points from their first three away games in the League One, meaning two victories and a loss.
Peterborough United's previous game was their home loss versus Derby County (2-4). An off the wall game with an abundance of goals last time out for Peterborough, as mentioned above. 6 goals in that fixture, will this fixture be as refreshing? Midfield player Poku was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.82/10. Poku scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Northampton Town's place.We have checked recent matches where Peterborough United have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 11 games were 3 victories, 2 draws and 6 defeats.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The League One trip to Portsmouth.
The visiting Peterborough United have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 4 goals from 3 games. Peterborough United are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 2 times in 3 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Previous ten meetings between these participants: Portsmouth won four, Peterborough United were winners in five and we saw one draw. five games with over 2,5 goals, five matches with under 2,5 goals.
Top Goalscorers
  C. Bishop 2 goals | K. Yengi 2 goals |  K. Poku 2 goals |
Portsmouth missing players
Peterborough United missing players
| Portsmouth | Peterborough United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Won | W | 9 | 16 | ||
| 12 | 6 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 6 | ||
| 33 | 12 | Scored | S | 31 | 51 | ||
| 19 | 10 | Conceded | C | 14 | 30 | ||
| 88% | 83% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 56% | 33% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 80% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 64% | ||
| 28% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 42% | 36% | ||
| 4% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 24% | ||
| 48% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 48% | ||
| 40% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 36% | ||
| 24% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 17% | 24% | ||
| 5.8 | 7.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 4.6 | ||
| 5 | 4.4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.8 | 5 | ||
| 2.1 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.8 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 11.2 | 13.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.9 | 13.2 | ||
| 4.4 | 4.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 5.1 | ||
| 30% | 21% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 40% | ||
| 11 | 9.6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.9 | 12.3 | ||
| 3.8 | 3.8 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.1 | 4.6 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Oxford United | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 2 | Exeter City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | Stevenage | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | Port Vale | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | -4 | 10 |
| 7 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Derby County | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | Cambridge United | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 10 | Peterborough United | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| 11 | Shrewsbury Town | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 12 | Barnsley | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 13 | Northampton Town | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Wycombe Wanderers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 7 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| 16 | Reading | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 5 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 20 | Wigan Athletic | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 21 | Carlisle United | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 2 |
| 22 | Burton Albion | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| 23 | Fleetwood Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| 24 | Cheltenham Town | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
