Swindon Town vs Portsmouth prediction, preview, team news and more

Portsmouth visit bottom-side Swindon Town at the County Ground hoping to climb into League One's sixth place and be in the reckoning for the promotion playoffs.

Pompey, who haven't won in their last three outings, still have a game in hand over Oxford United. Portsmouth can usurp them with a victory on Tuesday as they're currently level on points.

Danny Cowley's side will be particularly confident of their chances after seeing the Robins' current poor form. They languish at rock bottom in the standings with 37 points from 42 games.

Since winning back-to-back games against Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers at the end of last month, Swindon have lost their next five games. They are running out of time to salvage their campaign.

John Sheridan even resigned after Saturday's 4-1 loss to Wimbledon, with Tommy Wright appointed as caretaker manager.

Swindon Town vs Portsmouth Head-To-Head

There have been only five previous clashes between the sides, with two of them going Swindon's way and the remaining three being Portsmouth victories.

Their earlier clash this season went to Pompey, who claimed a 2-0 win at home. However, Portsmouth were thrashed 5-0 on their last visit to Swindon eight years ago.

📰 Jack Whatmough is sent off as #Pompey suffer a narrow defeat at MK Donshttps://t.co/FqSoYuQvEH
— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) April 17, 2021

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Swindon Town Form Guide (all competitions): L-L-L-L-L

Portsmouth Form Guide (all competitions): W-W-L-D-L

Swindon Town vs Portsmouth Team News

Swindon Town

There are no known injury concerns for the Robins. Meanwhile, Mathieu Baudry has returned to full training and might be included in the matchday squad.

Injured: None

Suspended: None

Unavailable: None

Club Statement | John Sheridan#STFC 🔴
— Swindon Town FC (@Official_STFC) April 18, 2021

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Portsmouth

Michael Jacobs has been ruled out for the rest of the season after injuring his knee against Wigan, while Jordy Hiwula and Ellis Harrison are also unavailable.

Furthermore, Jack Whatmough is facing a lengthy suspension for a red card he received in the loss to MK Dons.

Injured: Michael Jacobs, Jordy Hiwula, and Ellis Harrison

Suspended: Jack Whatmough

Unavailable: None

Swindon Town vs Portsmouth Predicted XI

Swindon Town (3-5-2): Lee Camp; Anthony Grant, Taylor Curran, Jonathan Grounds; Paul Caddis, Joel Grant, Jack Payne, Matt Palmer, Jordan Garrick; Tyler Smith, Brett Pitman.

Portsmouth (4-2-3-1): Craig MacGillivray; Callum Johnson, Paul Downing, Sean Raggett, Charlie Daniels; Tom Naylor, Harvey White; Marcus Harness, Ryan Williams, Ronan Curtis; John Marquis.