Our Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-1
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough 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
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Watford
Portsmouth will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England Championship draw against Watford on October 1. In that match, Portsmouth controlled 63% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 63% | 11 (6) | 1.07 | 53 |
 Watford | 37% | 7 (5) | 1.94 | 34 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Stoke
Middlesbrough must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England Championship draw against Stoke on September 30. In that match, Middlesbrough had 55% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 55% | 8 (4) | 0.61 | 37 |
 Stoke | 45% | 11 (11) | 0.91 | 37 |
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Portsmouth 9-11
Middlesbrough 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
Portsmouth to win: @3
Draw: @3.4
Middlesbrough to win: @2.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1) : Josef Bursik, Jordan Williams, Josh Knight, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Marlon Pack, Andre Dozzell, Conor Chaplin, John Swift, Yang Min-hyeok, Colby Bishop
Middlesbrough (3-4-2-1) : Sol Brynn, Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Matt Targett, Mamadou Kaly Sene, Sontje Hansen, Tommy Conway