Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth: match statistics
The match promises to be very even, confirmed by the identical form of both teams in their last five meetings (PPG 1.2, record 2-0-3). Blackburn Rovers holds a slight advantage at their own stadium with a higher average xG (1.43 vs 1.09) and better shot effectiveness (8% vs 10%), however, the hosts have lost as many as 50% of their home matches this season. Portsmouth presents poor away form with only 24% wins and 35% of matches without scoring on the road, which limits their offensive chances. Both teams are in the bottom part of the table (21st and 20th place) with similar defensive problems, suggesting a cautious game. Taking all factors into account, a draw seems the most probable result of this meeting between two teams of comparable disposition.
Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackburn Rovers played against Portsmouth in Championship (England). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Blackburn Rovers has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Portsmouth has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackburn Rovers scores 0.94 goals per game and allows 1.31. Portsmouth scores 1.00 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 49% of Blackburn Rovers's games and 50% of Portsmouth's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 44%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portsmouth has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.35 per game. Blackburn Rovers takes 11.7 shots per game, while Portsmouth takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackburn Rovers leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Portsmouth leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackburn Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Portsmouth, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be very even, confirmed by the identical form of both teams in their last five meetings (PPG 1.2, record 2-0-3). Blackburn Rovers holds a slight advantage at their own stadium with a higher average xG (1.43 vs 1.09) and better shot effectiveness (8% vs 10%), however, the hosts have lost as many as 50% of their home matches this season. Portsmouth presents poor away form with only 24% wins and 35% of matches without scoring on the road, which limits their offensive chances. Both teams are in the bottom part of the table (21st and 20th place) with similar defensive problems, suggesting a cautious game. Taking all factors into account, a draw seems the most probable result of this meeting between two teams of comparable disposition.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Blackburn Rovers | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Portsmouth is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
0.94 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1 goals / game - Portsmouth
Blackburn Rovers scores in 69% of games (24 of 35 meczów), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 meczów).
Portsmouth scores in 65% of games (22 of 34 meczów), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 35 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers
Over / Under - Portsmouth
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Blackburn Rovers is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.09 pts / game - Portsmouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Blackburn Rovers
Portsmouth
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Blackburn Rovers | Liga | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.26 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 49% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 71% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackburn Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Portsmouth. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth?
The Championship match finished Blackburn Rovers 1:1 Portsmouth. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth?
Blackburn Rovers score 0.94 goals per game on average and Portsmouth 1.00. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 49% of Blackburn Rovers's matches and 50% of Portsmouth's.
What form are Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth in?
Over the last 5 games Blackburn Rovers have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Portsmouth 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.