Southampton vs Portsmouth preview: Team news, likely lineups, score prediction
Portsmouth are set to face Southampton on Sunday in the first South Coast derby for six years.
Tensions are high for the fixture, with Pompey looking to get their first victory over the Saints since 2010.
Both sets of fans have already clashed online, with Southampton slammed for their £40 adult away ticket prices for the game.
Now, both teams will be looking to settle their differences on the pitch in what will be a massive game at St. Mary’s.
Form guide
Southampton: WDLWD
Portsmouth: WLLDW
Team news
For Portsmouth, Marlon Pack is progressing well with his injury, and it remains to be seen if he is in the squad for the derby.
Callum Lang and Harvey Blair will definitely miss the Southampton match as they are still recovering from their injuries.
For the Saints, Wellington is definitely out for the derby, with the full-back set to be out for months.
Will Still may have Sam Edozie and Joe Aribo back, who were both linked away during the transfer window.
Predicted lineups
Southampton: Bazunu, Stephens, Wood, Harwood-Bellis, Roerslev, Fraser, Charles, Manning, Azaz, Robinson, Archer
Portsmouth: Schmid, Swanson, Shaughnessy, Poole, Ogilvie, Dozzell, Swift, Segecic, Chaplin, Murphy, Bishop
Prediction: Southampton 1-1 Portsmouth
Despite Portsmouth’s great start to the 2024/25 campaign, it will no doubt be a tough match at St. Mary’s.
Both teams will be up for the tie, in what will be one of the biggest games of the season.
However, Pompey News are still expecting the visitors to come away with at least a point.
John Mousinho has already proved that Pompey can compete at some of the toughest grounds in the league, with Portsmouth picking up a 1-1 draw at The Hawthorns.
Now, the same result may occur, with another tie on the cards.
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