[(Oxford United F.C.) Strength]:
1. Oxford United F.C. are strong at home. Among the 13 victories they achieved in the 46 rounds of the EFL Championship last season, as many as 11 came at home, accounting for as high as 84.6%.
2. Oxford United F.C. played five warm-up matches during the off-season, achieving a record of two wins, two draws and one loss. Their overall form was acceptable.
3. Oxford United F.C. have a decent defensive capability. The team have conceded only two goals in their last five matches, during which they kept three clean sheets.
[(Oxford United F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Mark Harris, the core striker of Oxford United F.C., has failed to score in the last five warm-up matches, and the team's form is in doubt.
2. Oxford United F.C.'s midfielder Luke Harris, who was loaned from Fulham F.C. in the summer transfer window, will miss this game due to an ankle injury.
3. Oxford United F.C. managed to avoid relegation in the league last season with 53 points, leading their relegation zone rivals by 4 points. Their overall competitiveness is rather limited.
4. Oxford United F.C.'s offense is weak. The team have scored only five goals in their last five matches, averaging just one goal per game.
[(Portsmouth F.C.) Strength]:
1. Portsmouth F.C. striker Colby Bishop contributed 11 league goals for the team last season and was the most reliable scorer in the team. In the new season, he will continue to lead the team in attack.
2. Portsmouth F.C. played five warm-up matches during the off-season and achieved an unbeaten record of four wins and one draw, with hot form.
3. Portsmouth F.C. have a strong offensive force recently. The team have scored 12 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging more than 2 goals per game.
4. The two sides met twice in the league last season, with Portsmouth F.C. achieving one win and one draw, holding a certain advantage.
[(Portsmouth F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Portsmouth F.C. accumulated 54 points in the league last season, leading their relegation zone rivals by 5 points to avoid relegation. Their overall performance was at the lower level of the league.
2. Portsmouth F.C.'s away competitiveness is seriously lacking. Last season, in 23 EFL Championship away games, they achieved a record of 3 wins, 5 draws and 15 losses, which ranks second from the bottom in the league.
3. Portsmouth F.C. have struggled in defense on away field. Last season, they conceded 50 goals in 23 away league matches, averaging more than two goals per game, making them the team with the most away goals conceded in the league.
[Tips]:
Oxford United F.C., who finished 17th in the league last season, have made limited reinforcements this summer, and their overall strength remains largely unchanged from last season.
The team's current form is acceptable, with only one loss in the last five warm-up matches.
However, during the off-season, the team have exposed the problem of insufficient offensive power.
On the other hand, Portsmouth F.C. led Oxford United F.C. by one point last season and ranked 16th in the league, with limited overall strength.
However, the team maintained a good form during the off-season, keeping unbeaten in five warm-up matches.
Moreover, Portsmouth F.C. had an advantage in their head-to-head record against Oxford United F.C. last season.
So Portsmouth F.C. should earn our favor in this game.
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