It's been a sticky start to 2022 for Sunderland, who are still searching for their first League One win having dropped more points at Accrington Stanley last weekend. The Black Cats are still firmly in the automatic promotion hunt, with the gap to leaders Wycombe just one point, but Lee Johnson's side could badly do with getting back on track here. Portsmouth's start has mirrored Sunderland's since the New Year, with just two points from a possible nine available damaging their top-six hopes. Pompey have lost just once in 12 League One matches, but the gap to the playoffs is already five points, meaning a victory is badly needed here for the South Coast outfit. 2:2
Corry Evans is back for Sunderland after missing the draw at Accrington Stanley, though Luke O’Nien and Carl Winchester remain on the absentee list for Lee Johnson's side. Goalkeeper Lee Burge is also unavailable following a recent issue with his heart. Alex Pritchard also missed out at the Crown Ground and is another who is doubtful here. Reeco Hackett missed out at AFC Wimbledon with a foot injury and is therefore a major doubt here. Shaun Williams and Ronan Curtis will both be hoping to come back into the frame.
Portsmouth have kept a clean sheet in their last 5 away matches (League One). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Sunderland's last 4 home games (League One). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Portsmouth's last 6 games (League One). Sunderland are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches (League One). Portsmouth are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches (League One).
Corry Evans is back for Sunderland after missing the draw at Accrington Stanley, though Luke O’Nien and Carl Winchester remain on the absentee list for Lee Johnson's side. Goalkeeper Lee Burge is also unavailable following a recent issue with his heart. Alex Pritchard also missed out at the Crown Ground and is another who is doubtful here. Reeco Hackett missed out at AFC Wimbledon with a foot injury and is therefore a major doubt here. Shaun Williams and Ronan Curtis will both be hoping to come back into the frame.
Portsmouth have kept a clean sheet in their last 5 away matches (League One). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Sunderland's last 4 home games (League One). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Portsmouth's last 6 games (League One). Sunderland are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches (League One). Portsmouth are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches (League One).
It's been a sticky start to 2022 for Sunderland, who are still searching for their first League One win having dropped more points at Accrington Stanley last weekend. The Black Cats are still firmly in the automatic promotion hunt, with the gap to leaders Wycombe just one point, but Lee Johnson's side could badly do with getting back on track here. Portsmouth's start has mirrored Sunderland's since the New Year, with just two points from a possible nine available damaging their top-six hopes. Pompey have lost just once in 12 League One matches, but the gap to the playoffs is already five points, meaning a victory is badly needed here for the South Coast outfit. 2:2
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