Portsmouth v Aston Villa
Tuesday 27 January 2009, Fratton Park,
Kickoff: 20:00
Aston Villa continue their successful run in the Premier League, currently sitting in 4th place. On the other hand, Portsmouth’s form of late has been anything but solid, especially considering their weekend elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of Swansea.
Sports Betting Review looks at the upcoming Portsmouth v Aston Villa match.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth drew 1-1 away against Tottenham in their last league outing, extending a run to six games without a win since beating Blackburn 3-2 at home.
They have drawn twice and lost four of those six games, gaining 2 points out of the 18 that were available. Portsmouth have hit the back of the net 4 times whilst conceding 11 goals during their winless run, slipping down twelfth in the league standings.
Portsmouth have signed Jermaine Pennant from Liverpool on loan, which should boost the competition and quality in their wide areas.
Pompey will have to do without Papa Bouba Diop (knee), while Jerome Thomas (back) is a doubt, but Richard Hughes should return. Also, midfielder Niko Kranjcar will now be out for a lengthy period following the recent news that he has torn a groin muscle.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa won their last league outing 2-1 away against Sunderland, building up a fantastic run of ten games undefeated since their last league defeat (2-1 at home against Middlesbrough).
Villa have won seven and drawn three during..
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