The encounter between Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 19/09.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Under 1.5 Goals
Why we predict under 1.5 Goals
Our recommended bet is Under 1.5 Goals for the Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers fixture.
This match could be a cautious affair, with limited attacking threat from either side. Strong defensive setups and a controlled tempo suggest a low-scoring outcome with no more than one goal.
Key Betting Insights
Portsmouth
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Portsmouth's last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 4 out of Blackburn Rovers's last 5 matches
Under 1.5 Goals: 2/1
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Portsmouth Preview
Portsmouth has completed 6 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 2 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.17 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 7 goals (1.17 per game) and conceded 8 (1.33 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Portsmouth has played 55 matches, scoring 59 goals (1.07 per match) and conceding 81 (1.47 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Portsmouth
Goals Scored:59
Goals Conceded:81
Average Goals Scored:1.07
Average Goals Conceded:1.47
Wins:16
Goal Difference:-22
Date
Game
Result
19/09
Portsmouth
2 - 2
Blackburn Rovers
D
12/09
Charlton Athletic
0 - 0
Portsmouth
D
05/09
Portsmouth
2 - 0
Cardiff City
W
01/09
Portsmouth
0 - 2
Derby County
L
29/08
Bristol City
2 - 1
Portsmouth
L
Portsmouth to win the match: 23/20
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Blackburn Rovers Preview
Across 7 EFL Championship matches, Blackburn Rovers has posted 2 victories, 2 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 1.14 points per fixture. In those games they scored 10 (1.43 per match) and conceded 10 (1.43 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Blackburn Rovers has earned 16 wins from 57 matches across all competitions, scoring 56 goals (0.98 per match) and conceding 71 (1.25 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Blackburn Rovers
Goals Scored:56
Goals Conceded:71
Average Goals Scored:0.98
Average Goals Conceded:1.25
Wins:16
Goal Difference:-15
Date
Game
Result
19/09
Portsmouth
2 - 2
Blackburn Rovers
D
12/09
Blackburn Rovers
3 - 1
Millwall
W
08/09
Blackburn Rovers
1 - 2
Sheffield United
L
05/09
Preston North End
2 - 1
Blackburn Rovers
L
01/09
Lincoln City
0 - 0
Blackburn Rovers
D
Blackburn Rovers to win the match: 12/5
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Statistical Insights for Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Portsmouth
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
L
L
W
1.4
Home
W
L
L
D
W
1.4
Away
D
L
W
L
W
1.4
Blackburn Rovers
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
L
L
D
1
Home
W
L
L
L
W
1.2
Away
L
D
D
W
W
1.6
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Home Win
23/20
46.95%
Draw
5/2
28.57%
Away Win
12/5
29.41%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Portsmouth
6
last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Blackburn Rovers scored +17% more goals than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers goals scored count, last 5 matches
Charlton Athletic
0
Cardiff City
2
Derby County
0
Bristol City
1
Lincoln City
3
2
Portsmouth
3
Millwall
1
Sheffield United
1
Preston North End
0
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Portsmouth
5
last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Blackburn Rovers conceded +40% more goals than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Charlton Athletic
0
Cardiff City
0
Derby County
2
Bristol City
2
Lincoln City
1
2
Portsmouth
1
Millwall
2
Sheffield United
2
Preston North End
0
Lincoln City
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Key metrics
Corners
Portsmouth
34
last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
38
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Blackburn Rovers received +12% more corners than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers corners count, last 5 matches
Charlton Athletic
5
Cardiff City
5
Derby County
11
Bristol City
10
Lincoln City
3
7
Portsmouth
6
Millwall
7
Sheffield United
11
Preston North End
7
Lincoln City
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Key metrics
Cards
Portsmouth
3
last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
12
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Blackburn Rovers received +300% more cards than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers cards count, last 5 matches
Charlton Athletic
1
Cardiff City
0
Derby County
1
Bristol City
0
Lincoln City
1
1
Portsmouth
5
Millwall
1
Sheffield United
2
Preston North End
3
Lincoln City
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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