West Ham are experiencing some terrible form, without a win in 6 and losing 5 of those; Gianfranco Zola has not settled into his role as manager and seems at a loss to explain West Ham’s problems.

They were extremely unfortunate at home Everton last week, leading the game at the 83rd minute, until 3 late goals stole the game for the visitors; heads went down after the first and the Hammers are low in confidence at the moment, unlike Portsmouth, who enjoyed their first win under Tony Adams last week.

Portsmouth were not the better side at Sunderland, but thanks to some missed chances from the home team, they found a way back into the game in the second half and took the 2-1 win; that could signal a change in Portsmouth’s form after some good performances without the results in their recent games, and facing a West Ham side that looked dejected last week, they have a good chance of picking up another win under the former England captain.

At home, West Ham have lost their last 3 in a row, each by two goals, to Bolton (1-3), Arsenal (0-2) and Everton (0-2).

Portsmouth have won 4 out of these sides’ last 5 meetings, including the last 2 at Upton Park and this record could continue – the $2.90 at Unibet for the away win looks good value considering West Ham’s form.

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Bet: Portsmouth to win Odds: $2.90 Stake: 4pts Bookies: Unibet

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