DC UNITED FAVOURITES TO BEAT PORTSMOUTH IN TODAY'S FRIENDLY

Today's DC United vs Portsmouth fixture should definitely put a smile on the face of American fans as the home side are considered the solid favourites for this one. With Pompey having just dropped through the Premier League trapdoor into the Championship, a victory here would likely a real morale boost. The southcoasters aren't expected to stroll back to the Premier League, but I think they're capable of it if the team spirit is there. 

DC United's odds to beat Porstmouth are listed at 5/4 with popular UK bookmaker William Hill. You can lock in a Portsmouth victory at a 7/4 listing while the draw is priced at 11/4. 
For me, having the DC United side mid-way through the season gives them an edge here form-wise and, tactically, I expect them to be a bit more polished. 
Unsurprisingly for a situation like this, the favoured correct score outcome is a 1-1 draw and that's available at an 11/2 price. A 1-0 result to DC United trades at 13/2 while a 1-0 result to the visitors can be backed at 8/1. A 2-1 victory to DC pays out at 15/2 while 2-1 to Pompey is a 9/1 payday. 
If you think Portsmouth will roll over DC, try backing them on the handicap as a (-1.0) result to Pompey is a lengthy 6/1. DC United (-1.0) trades at 16/5 and that's not a bad price either. 
The over/under on goals is set at 2.5 and it's absolutely dead even with both selections priced at 10/11. Over 3.5 goals is listed at 9/4 but I find these ones tend to be a little short on quality strikes so I think the under is the way to go here. 
I think Portsmouth are capable of pulling this one off but, in my eyes, DC are the justifiable favourites here. I think a draw may do it for the neutrals though and an 11/4 price is nothing to sneeze at here.