Our Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 2-2
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 18, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-2 for the match between Portsmouth and Middlesbrough.
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 – Blackburn vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 England Championship defeat against Blackburn on January 15. In that match, Portsmouth recorded 48% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Blackburn | 52% | 11 (5) | 1.44 | 20 |
Portsmouth | 48% | 7 (2) | 1.08 | 39 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
After suffering a 0-1 England FA Cup loss to Blackburn, Middlesbrough must win to get back on track. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 51% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 31 |
Blackburn | 49% | 1 (1) | - | 19 |
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 2.16 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Portsmouth 12-16
Middlesbrough 14-13
What are the odds for this match?
Portsmouth to win: @4.5
Draw: @3.6
Middlesbrough to win: @1.75