[ainsworth_21]

just seen that the odds for portsmouth win 2/1 stanjames. early doors this looks quite an interesting price. obviously for fulham this is a must win to stay up, and i think this and the fact that 1) portsmouth are out of form and 2) the cup final is 6 days later are the reason for the price.

i feel, however, that as much as i love football for the 'fairytale' side of it, to expect fulham to escape might just be too much. they've done so well to win their last 2 away games after going so long without winning from home, and yes the man city match was an immense effort. but i do expect portsmouth, who have had a great season in the league overall, in no way to lay down. they might not go all out attack, but in these sort of games i believe that the team that has to win can get caught out on the counter.

to be fair, this is just an early 'feeler' type post, and im going to wait until late in the week to decide. at this early stage though, i think it's worth some consideration.

btw, fulham are 8/13 to get relegated, and i feel they might have to win to survive, so in effect covering the portsmouth win and draw. p.s. i do realise that fulham can stay up with a draw, but imo i expect either reading or birmingham to win, a bit presumptuous i know.