Leeds United vs Portsmouth Match Analysis & Prediction
10/08/2024 2:30 pm
Leeds United will get their Championship campaign underway when they play host to newly-promoted Portsmouth to Elland Road on Saturday afternoon.
Leeds United are preparing for another Championship campaign after they failed to secure an immediate return to the Premier League last season.
After finishing in third position, Daniel Farke’s side went on to beat Norwich City in the playoff semi-finals before their promotion dreams were shattered by a final defeat to Southampton.
Since losing at Wembley, Leeds have seen several players head through the exit door, including Archie Gray, Glen Kamara and most recently Crysencio Summerville.
However, they made four additions of their own, recruiting Joe Rothwell, Alex Cairns, Jayden Bogle and Joe Rodon, with the latter joining on a permanent deal after spending last season on loan from Tottenham Hotspur.
The Whites recently wrapped up their pre-season schedule with a 2-1 victory over Valencia at Elland Road, ensuring they will be in a confident mood ahead of their first encounter with Portsmouth since February 2012.
Leeds were one of the standout performers on home turf last season after they won 16, drew five and lost just two of their 23 league matches at Elland Road to finish the campaign with the second-best home record in the division.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth are set to compete in the Championship for the first time in 12 years after they proved to be a cut above the rest in League One last season.
The South Coast outfit won 28, drew 13 and lost five of their 46 matches to finish as League One champions with 97 points to their name.
Ahead of his first Championship campaign as manager, John Mousinho has boosted his squad with the additions of Jordan Williams, Josh Murphy, Jacob Farrell, Sam Silvera, Jordan Archer, Elias Sorensen and Andre Dozzell.
Portsmouth have also announced the return of academy product Matt Richie, who signed a two-year contract following his departure from Newcastle United earlier this summer.
Dozzell and Richie were signed after Portsmouth completed their pre-season schedule with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic at The Valley.
Leeds United vs. Portsmouth Head to head
In the previous 36 meetings between these two teams, Leeds have claimed 13 victories while Portsmouth have won 12, and they have drawn in 11. Portsmouth have scored 57 goals and conceded 52 in the process.
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28/08/2007Portsmouth3Leeds United0League Cup
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28/12/2010Leeds United3Portsmouth3Championship
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22/01/2011Portsmouth2Leeds United2Championship
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01/10/2011Leeds United1Portsmouth0Championship
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25/02/2012Portsmouth0Leeds United0Championship
Leeds United Team News
Bogle is in line to make his competitive Leeds debut, with the right-back set to feature in the back four alongside Rodon, Pascal Struijk and Junior Firpo.
Spain Under-21 international Mateo Joseph is likely to be given the responsibilty of leading the line, with Joel Piroe and Patrick Bamford set to provide alternative options from the bench.
Leeds United's Last 5 Matches
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12/05/2024Norwich City0Leeds United0Championship
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16/05/2024Leeds United4Norwich City0Championship
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26/05/2024Leeds United0Southampton1Championship
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19/07/2024Harrogate Town0Leeds United3Club Friendlies
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03/08/2024Leeds United2Valencia1Club Friendlies
Portsmouth Team News
Portsmouth are without the injured duo of Tom McIntyre and Farell, while Regan Poole is still working on his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Pompey are also without last season’s top scorer Colby Bishop, who has undergone heart surgery after a routine pre-season heart scan showed a potential risk.
Portsmouth's Last 5 Matches
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16/07/2024Gosport Borough1Portsmouth3Club Friendlies
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19/07/2024Havant & Waterlooville0Portsmouth3Club Friendlies
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20/07/2024Bognor Regis Town0Portsmouth2Club Friendlies
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30/07/2024Milton Keynes Dons1Portsmouth1Club Friendlies
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03/08/2024Charlton Athletic2Portsmouth0Club Friendlies
Leeds United vs. Portsmouth: Odds and Predictions
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