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Portsmouth vs Derby kick-off, date & TV info

Date Monday, March 16
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Fratton Park, Portsmouth
Competition Championship
TV Sky Sports Football

Playoff chasing Derby will be hoping to boost their top-six hopes when heading to Fratton Park on Monday evening to face a Portsmouth side attempting to avoid relegation from the Championship.

The Rams know another result like Tuesday's loss at Millwall could effectively end their realistic chances of reaching the Premier League, while Pompey know they need to improve given they are just a point above the bottom three.

Portsmouth vs Derby betting tips and predictions

Best bet

Derby
2pts 5-2 bet365

Portsmouth vs Derby preview

A run of three wins in five matches from the end of January to late February suggested Portsmouth's relegation fears were becoming a thing of the past, but a run of three defeats and one draw is a stark reminder of how quickly things change.

While having two games in hand on the teams around them, John Mousinho's side are just two places and a point above the bottom three and their current plight will be a huge concern as the fight for survival intensifies.

Injuries have contributed to their poor form as Portsmouth are still without ten first-team players, and the inability to rotate and bring in fresh legs in a packed schedule is having a big effect.

Derby also have a lengthy absentee list to contend with but they have more strength in depth than Pompey and have plenty of attacking options to choose from, with Ben Brereton Diaz, Sammie Szmodics, Rhian Brewster and Patrick Agyemang fit and raring to go.

The Rams have suffered on their travels, losing their last three trips to Watford, Hull and Millwall, but only four teams have collected more points away from home than John Eustace's troops and they can rediscover that winning feeling at Fratton Park.

Under pressure and on a three-game losing run at their Hampshire base, threadbare Portsmouth are there for the taking and Derby can pick up a much-needed win to boost their top-six chances.

Portsmouth vs Derby Bet Builder

Ben Brereton Diaz anytime goalscorer

Two of the Derby striker's six goals have come in his last three three appearances and he can continue his hot run of form.

Patrick Agyemang 1+ fouls won

Agyemang has been fouled 56 times, the most of any Derby player, and he has drawn at least one foul in 29 of his 34 appearances in all competitions.

Colby Bishop 1+ fouls committed

Forward Bishop leads Portsmouth's fouls chart with 33 and he has committed at least one in each of his last three games.

Pays out at 17-2 with bet365

Key stats for Portsmouth vs Derby

♦ Portsmouth have collected just one point from the last 12 on offer
♦ Derby have won two of their last three matches, beating relegated Sheffield Wednesday and struggling Blackburn
♦ Pompey have the joint-worst home record in the Championship having won just 22 points
♦ The Rams boast the joint-fifth best away record in the division, collecting 27 points from 18 matches
♦ Derby have scored 28 goals on their travels - only five teams have claimed more

Portsmouth vs Derby betting odds

Here are bet365's latest odds for Monday's match:

Odds correct at time of publishing

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Portsmouth vs Derby team and predicted line-ups

Portsmouth

Thomas Waddingham, Andre Dozzell, Josh Knight, Mark Kosznovszky, Keshi Anderson, Franco Umeh, Makenzie Kirk, Josh Murphy, Florian Bianchini and Aji Alese are all sidelined. Regan Poole and Conor Shaughnessy are both fit and available.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Schmid; Devlin, Shaughnessy, Poole, Swanson; Pack, Adams; Caballero, Brown, Chaplin; Bishop.
Subs: Dia, Williams, Bowat, Swift, Segecic, Le Roux, Blair.

Derby

Derby's first-choice goalkeeper Jacob Widell Vetterstrom and number two Josh Vickers are both ruled out through injury, with Richard O'Donnell in line to deputise. Sondre Langas, Max Johnston, Callum Elder, Liam Thompson, Lars Jorgen-Salvesen are sidelined.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): O'Donnell; Ward, Sanderson, Clarke, Murkin; Ozoh, Travis; Brereton Diaz, Szmodics, Brewster; Agyemang.
Subs: Batth, Forsyth, Fraulo, Banel, Clark, Allen, Morris.

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FAQs

When is Portsmouth vs Derby in the Championship?

Portsmouth vs Derby takes place on Monday March 16 and kicks off at 8pm GMT.

Where is Portsmouth vs Derby being played?

The venue for the game is Fratton Park in Portsmouth.

Where can I watch Portsmouth vs Derby?

Sky Sports Football is showing the game live in the UK.

What is the match betting for Portsmouth vs Derby?

Portsmouth are 6-5 to win, Derby are a 5-2 chance and the draw is 11-5 with bet365.

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