Sitting 20th in the league table, Portsmouth are stuck in a rough run of form after 8 rounds of action, with only 8 points collected from 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. Their attack has notched 9 goals across these fixtures, but their leaky rearguard has conceded 11, with clear flaws exposed on both ends of the pitch. They have picked up merely 4 points from 4 home matches (1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses), which shows their underwhelming home points-grabbing ability, and their backline has been particularly vulnerable when playing in front of their own fans. Across their latest 6 outings, they have only recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses, and the low win rate has left the whole squad low on morale. Their playing style is rather direct, as their midfield lacks the fine passing and possession control to build up play smoothly. They rely heavily on wide crosses and long balls to find their strikers: while their midfield is reasonably tough at intercepting opposition passes, they are poor at lin
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