April 19 League One Betting Tips & Predictions

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Football Betting Tips

4 August, 2024

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Burton v Portsmouth

The first of our April 19 League One betting tips is for Burton v Portsmouth. This match will be shown live on Sky Sports from 3.00pm on Good Friday and the schedulers have chosen wisely with a cracking game expected as both sides battle for the points needed to boost their play-off claims. Burton go into the week sitting ninth, needing nine points to catch a Doncaster Rovers side in sixth who have hit form and are showing no signs of giving up their place in the play-offs. That would suggest Albion have missed their chance this season, but they are experienced enough to ensure they’ll fight to the finish and the live TV coverage is also sure to force a reaction in the dressing room. Home advantage isn’t enough to see them win over traders who offer the locals as 2/1 (Bet365) second favourites, the draw 11/5 with the same bookie.

Top Form

Portsmouth are on a stunning run of form that has seen them collect 15 points from their last five games to keep alive their dreams of going up to the Championship without the need for the lottery of play-off football. They are just seven points off leaders Luton at this stage, and although a title win looks unlikely at this stage, The Hatters have dropped points in three of their last five, so it remains a possibility. Pompey will have one eye on Barnsley in second, a club just two better at this stage of the season. There’s a real buzz about the away dressing room and we’ll trust them at the 7/5 offered by William Hill. Good enough to back as a super single and better than expected.

Our Tip: Portsmouth to win – 7/5 at William Hill