Portsmouth are a familiar team, currently ranked 21st in the England Championship this season. This is not due to any perceived shortcomings of their manager, Mourinho, but rather due to a significant injury crisis. Several key players, including Bishop, Murphy, Callum Lang, Ogilvie, Knight, and Waddington, are unavailable. Despite these absences, Portsmouth managed a 2-1 victory over Charlton in their last match, returning to winning ways. Today, 'Pompey' Portsmouth travel to face Bristol City. Mourinho has expressed his hope that the transfer window opens soon, allowing him to bring in new players. Let's examine the data-driven perspective. Bristol City's prospects for promotion this season appear modest, and their recent home form has been inconsistent. Data analysts' support for them seems to be waning. Portsmouth's form has improved, although they are still dealing with numerous injuries to their key players. In previous encounters between the two teams, Bristol City has performed well. For this match, they are given a 0.75 handicap, the highest level of support based on their past meetings, indicating strong backing. I believe Bristol City has a greater chance of winning. Prediction: Home, Bristol City -0.75

*For reference only, not betting advice
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