Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction: Portsmouth are in the relegation race

The Men from the South Coast welcome the Baggies to Fratton Park in Game Week 5 of the English Championship. Pompey are in the relegation race in the early part of the season. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Having been crowned champions in League One last season, Pompey are expected to make their mark in the second tier of English football. Without a win this season so far, they have grown into the season with three draws recorded alongside just one defeat. These draws came against teams such as Leeds United, Luton Town, and Middlesbrough, and Pompey was almost able to pull off a win in two of those games. That defeat to Sunderland, current Championship leaders, was a setback, but the only goal they conceded was an own goal. Portsmouth are still awaiting a goal from one of their players at Fratton Park this term.

Norris; Swanson, Williams, Towler, Ogilvie; Pack, Dozzell; Lane, Lang, Silvera; Saydee

Just a place below Sunderland in the league table, West Bromwich Albion is off to a flying start of the season, having gotten 10 points out of their first four games. They have kept consecutive clean sheets at home and taken away wins against Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City. Manager Carlos Corberan would definitely be delighted with the form as they will be playing new, promoted, or bottom-of-the-table teams in the coming weeks.

Palmer; Furlong, Ajayi, Bartley, Heggem; Molumby, Mowatt; Fellows, Swift, Grant; Maja

Both teams might seek to make some changes in their lineups for the coming game. For Pompey, Paddy Lane could start in the middle of the park as Harvey Blair will be pushing for a starting spot. West Bromwich Albion could look to include Mason Holgate and Mikey Johnston recently signed for the club.

Given that Portsmouth is putting up a fight against strong opponents and considering that West Bromwich Albion are in good form, the match is expected to be closely contested. This being said, West Brom might have a slight advantage in that they may win the tough match, probably with a goal scoring in the tail end of the match.