Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion: match statistics
Portsmouth as the home team demonstrates solid home form with a 36% win rate and a zero goal difference at home, indicating balanced play. West Bromwich Albion has disastrous away results - as high as 73% losses and only 20% wins, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per away match. The visitors' recent form is alarming - just 0.4 points per game in their last five matches and a five-match winless run. Portsmouth boasts a better xG in home matches (1.6) than West Brom away (1.32), suggesting greater offensive efficiency from the hosts. Although both teams are in the lower part of the table, Portsmouth holds a significant home advantage that should tip the scales in their favor. West Bromwich Albion's poor away form and their defensive issues on the road make the hosts the favorites in this encounter.
Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portsmouth played against West Bromwich Albion in Championship (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Portsmouth has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. West Bromwich Albion has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Portsmouth scores 0.89 goals per game and allows 1.37. West Bromwich Albion scores 1.10 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Portsmouth's games and 59% of West Bromwich Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 52%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
West Bromwich Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.29 per game. Portsmouth takes 11.6 shots per game, while West Bromwich Albion takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Portsmouth leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. West Bromwich Albion leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.66 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portsmouth's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For West Bromwich Albion, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 57% 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Portsmouth as the home team demonstrates solid home form with a 36% win rate and a zero goal difference at home, indicating balanced play. West Bromwich Albion has disastrous away results - as high as 73% losses and only 20% wins, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per away match. The visitors' recent form is alarming - just 0.4 points per game in their last five matches and a five-match winless run. Portsmouth boasts a better xG in home matches (1.6) than West Brom away (1.32), suggesting greater offensive efficiency from the hosts. Although both teams are in the lower part of the table, Portsmouth holds a significant home advantage that should tip the scales in their favor. West Bromwich Albion's poor away form and their defensive issues on the road make the hosts the favorites in this encounter.
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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
| Portsmouth | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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.
Portsmouth is 700% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Portsmouth · 0.2 pts / game - West Bromwich Albion
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
0.89 goals / game - Portsmouth · 1.1 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion
Portsmouth is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.37 goals / game - Portsmouth · 1.52 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion
Portsmouth scores in 67% of games (18 of 27 meczów), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 meczów).
West Bromwich Albion scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 meczów), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 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 - Portsmouth
Over / Under - West Bromwich Albion
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Portsmouth · 1.21 pts / game - West Bromwich Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 26%. 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.
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 31%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Portsmouth
West Bromwich Albion
* 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
| Portsmouth | Liga | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.26 | 2.60 | • 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 57% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 24% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 72% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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 Portsmouth's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against West Bromwich Albion. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion?
The Championship match finished Portsmouth 3:0 West Bromwich Albion. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion?
Portsmouth score 0.89 goals per game on average and West Bromwich Albion 1.10. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Portsmouth's matches and 59% of West Bromwich Albion's.
What form are Portsmouth and West Bromwich Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Portsmouth have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and West Bromwich Albion 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion?
The statistical background for Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.