Our Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth Prediction: 2-1
Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 11, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Swansea vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 England Championship share of the spoils with Swansea on April 6. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 65% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swansea | 35% | 6 (3) | 2.16 | 42 |
 Middlesbrough | 65% | 12 (6) | 3.13 | 84 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Oxford Utd
Portsmouth must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 England Championship draw against Oxford Utd on April 6. In that match, Portsmouth saw 43% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 43% | 7 (3) | 0.93 | 47 |
 Oxford Utd | 57% | 5 (3) | 1.34 | 48 |
Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 13-11
Portsmouth 13-18
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.533
Draw: @4
Portsmouth to win: @6.25
Lineups
Middlesbrough (4-2-2-2) : Sol Brynn, Callum Brittain, Dael Fry, Adilson Malanda, Matt Targett, Alan Browne, Aidan Morris, Jeremy Sarmiento, Riley McGree, David Strelec, Tommy Conway
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1) : Nicolas Schmid, Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Madiodio Dia, Jordan Williams, Marlon Pack, Andre Dozzell, Gustavo Caballero, Conor Chaplin, Keshi Anderson, Colby Bishop