Prediction for match Portsmouth — Blackburn Rovers

Match Analysis: Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers

On December 13, Portsmouth will face Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship. The odds for a Blackburn Rovers win are 2.56, for a Portsmouth win - 2.72, and a draw is at 3.18. The probability percentages for the outcomes are: Portsmouth - 34.27%, draw - 29.31%, Blackburn Rovers - 36.41%. There is no clear favorite according to the odds, the teams are very close, and bookmakers suggest a high likelihood of a draw.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last five matches, Portsmouth has an average possession of 45.8%, receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 10.8 fouls, and is caught offside 1.2 times per game. Blackburn Rovers shows 48.8% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. Portsmouth's last three games: December 9 - Swansea City vs Portsmouth 1-0, November 29 - Portsmouth vs Bristol City 0-1, November 26 - Sheffield United vs Portsmouth 3-0. Blackburn Rovers: December 9 - Blackburn Rovers vs Oxford United 1-1, December 2 - Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town 1-1, November 29 - Wrexham vs Blackburn Rovers 1-1. The head-to-head on March 29 saw Portsmouth win 1-0 against Blackburn Rovers.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers Match?

Portsmouth has an average total of 2.8 goals in the last 5 games, scoring 1 and conceding 1.8. Blackburn Rovers averages exactly 2 goals per game in their last five, scoring and conceding 1 each. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 3 out of 5 matches for Portsmouth, while Blackburn Rovers had only 1 out of 5 over 2.5 and 4 under. By halves: both teams have only 1 out of 5 over 1.5 in the first half. In the second half, Portsmouth has 2 out of 5 over 1.5, Blackburn Rovers - 1 out of 5. Portsmouth most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (30%), while Blackburn Rovers scores in the same interval but with a very high percentage - 75%. Conceding: Portsmouth most often concedes between the 16th and 30th minutes (50%), Blackburn Rovers - 33% in the 31st-45th and 76th-90th intervals. Overall, Portsmouth has higher totals than Blackburn Rovers, but neither team shows consistent overs by halves. Given the average scoring and frequency of over 2.5 totals, betting on over 2.0 goals at 1.53 seems logical - two goals will be a push, and three or more will win.

Corner Totals Analysis

Portsmouth averages 4 corners per match, Blackburn Rovers - 7.4. In the last 5 games, Portsmouth has 2 out of 5 over 9.5 corners, Blackburn Rovers - 5 out of 5 over 9.5. For a total of 11 corners, the odds are: over 11 - 2.29, under 11 - 1.54. Portsmouth to win on corners is at 1.69. Given that Blackburn Rovers consistently delivers many corners, considering over 11 seems logical, but the odds indicate this is a high-risk option. Expect flank activity and a high number of set pieces, especially from Blackburn Rovers.