The PRM vs BIR Dream11 match preview –

 

The inaugural game of the EFL Cup, also known as Carabao Cup, will have Portsmouth FC host Birmingham City in the first round tie on Tuesday.

Portsmouth FC finished in the fourth spot in the Football League One table, and they are looking to showcase that there is still some fight left in the team. The club is one of the most historic in English football, and this is their attempt to remind everyone of the same.

Meanwhile, Birmingham City are a side who narrowly avoided relegation from the English Championship last season but had a decent start to this campaign. They are one of the initial founders of the Premier League, and the club has been a shadow of its former self for the better part of the last decade.

PRM vs BIR Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction:

 

When and where?

This match is to be played at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England. The ground has a capacity of 21,100.

Where to watch Portsmouth FC vs Birmingham City FC live?

 

The clash will take place at 12:15 AM (IST) on August 7th, 2019, and it will be shown on JioTV.

 

 

Stats and Facts for Birmingham City FC vs Portsmouth FC:

 

PRM vs BIR recent form (Last six matches)

 

Portsmouth FC – L D L D L D

Birmingham City FC – W D D W D D

 

PRM vs BIR Head to head

 

Portsmouth FC Won – 29

Birmingham City FC Won – 42

Drawn – 25

 

PRM vs BIR Team News:

 

Portsmouth FC:

 

• Brett Pitman and James Bolton might be given a chance to play here as the duo had a decent impact off the bench.
• Ross McCrorie is suspended for this game as he was shown a red card.
• Craig MacGillivray will be the goalkeeper for Portsmouth FC.

 

Birmingham City FC:

 

• The side is coming off a win here, and since this cup is coming at a difficult stretch of games, squad rotation is a high possibility.
• Maikel Kieftenbeld is sidelined Birmingham City FC.
• Lee Camp will be the safety net for the backline.

 

PRM vs BIR Probable Playing 11:

 

Portsmouth FC–

 

MacGillivray (GK), Bolton, Downing, Burgess, Brown, Naylor, Cannon, Curtis, Pitman, Harness, Marquis

Birmingham City FC–

 

​Camp (GK), Colin, Dean, Robertson, Harding, Clarke-Salter, Sunjic, Craig Gardner, Davis, Mrabti, Jutkiewicz

PRM vs BIR Fantasy Football Picks-

 

Portsmouth FC:

 

• John Marquis

 

The English forward is coming off a fantastic season where he scored 22 goals for Doncaster Rovers, and now is the time to shine with this new team.

Matches Played: 1; Goals: 0; Assists: 0

 

• Ronan Curtis

 

The 23-year-old winger has some serious pace, and he already amassed over 100 games so early on in his career.

Matches Played: 1; Goals: 0; Assists: 0

 

X-Factor Star: Tom Naylor is a centre-back by trade, but his versatility enables him to play as a central midfielder as well.

 

Birmingham City FC:

 

 

• Lukas Jutkiewicz

 

The English forward is a seasoned player, and he will be looking to have a better campaign this year than what he managed last time.

Matches Played: 1; Goals: 0; Assists: 0

 

• David Davis

 

He is a central midfielder and a product of Wolverhampton Wanderers’. He will be hoping to have some success with this team in this competition.

Matches Played: 1; Goals: 0; Assists: 0

 

X-Factor Star: Craig Gardner was on the bench for the last game, but he experienced playmaker is sure to get some game time here and prove himself to be an asset.

Match Prediction Portsmouth FC vs Birmingham City FC –

 

Neither side has an advantage here and we might also end up seeing a goalless draw in this contest.

PRM vs BIR Dream11 Team Predictions-

 

The upcoming two teams are based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.

Team 1:

Team 2: