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Peterborough vs Portsmouth

21 November 2017 at 19:45ABAX Stadium, Peterborough
Referee: Craig Hicks

Match Summary

Peterborough defeated Portsmouth 2:1. The match was played in League One 2017.

Rivalry since 2011

Peterborough vs Portsmouth Head to Head Results· 17

Peterborough and Portsmouth have met 17 times — Peterborough won 6, Portsmouth won 10, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Portsmouth leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 48 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.82 per match (21 for the home side, 27 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (47%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2021.

Drawn
1
·
Total goals
48 · 2.8/match
Both scored
8/17 · 47%
Over 2.5
9/17 · 53%

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Highest-scoring game: 51 v 2021

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Peterborough have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Portsmouth show 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Peterborough4wins
1draws10 meetings
Portsmouth5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Peterborough.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 39.6%Draw 28.3%Away 35.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.402.75
Max2.573.602.87
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market37.9%27.1%34.9%
Public market39.0%27.1%34.0%
Δ1.1%1.0%

Peterborough vs Portsmouth — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Peterborough
Result vs. Market: Peterborough (40%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PeterboroughHalf-time:00Portsmouth
8Shots5
2Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

16 Mar 202423/242.23/3.54/3.16
2 Sept 202323/242.24/3.36/3.10
28 Jan 202322/232.03/3.52/3.64
3 Sept 202222/232.13/3.45/3.35
16 Mar 202120/211.97/3.38/3.96
5 Dec 202020/212.10/3.58/3.38
7 Mar 202019/202.25/3.40/3.21
7 Dec 201919/202.03/3.72/3.60
30 Apr 201918/191.57/4.36/5.56
15 Sept 201818/192.57/3.62/2.68

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Peterborough

W 292D 140L 247
Over 2.558
Goals scored1088

Away Record: Portsmouth

W 158D 94L 105
Over 2.549
Goals scored515

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026