Both sides have not won for 4 games, with Wigan’s 4 losses in a row being worse than Portsmouth’s 2 draws and 2 losses; despite some solid performances (notably away to Liverpool, where they led 2-1 until Valencia’s sending-off), Wigan are in the relegation zone and results are not going their way.

While they have been decent defensively under Steve Bruce, Wigan have now conceded 9 goals in their last 3 league games – Portsmouth, with the attacking talents of England duo Crouch and Defoe, can take advantage.

Including their Uefa Cup games, away from home Portsmouth have had a terrible 1-1-5 record, while at home that has been reversed dramatically and they have a 4-1-1 record at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth won 5 out of last 6 meetings since early 2006 and with Wigan struggling for form, they could continue their superiority over the Latics on Saturday; Portsmouth are a decent $1.95 to win at William Hill.

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Bet: Portsmouth to win Odds: $1.95 Stake: 6pts Bookies: William Hill

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