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
Key match information
Blackburn Rovers play Portsmouth in Championship (England). The match date is 7 March 2026 at 13:30. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Blackburn Rovers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Portsmouth: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Blackburn Rovers scores 0.91 and concedes 1.22 goals per match. Portsmouth scores 1.07 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Blackburn Rovers 48%, Portsmouth 54%. Over 2.5: Blackburn Rovers 39%, Portsmouth 43%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Portsmouth has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.30. Blackburn Rovers: 11.5 shots per match, Portsmouth: 12.2.
Match halves
Blackburn Rovers: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.43. Portsmouth: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Blackburn Rovers: 31-45+ (11 goals). Portsmouth: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Blackburn Rovers | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Portsmouth is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Blackburn Rovers · 2 pts / match - Portsmouth
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 18% better for: goals scored per match.
0.91 goals / match - Blackburn Rovers · 1.07 goals / match - Portsmouth
Blackburn Rovers is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.22 goals / match - Blackburn Rovers · 1.39 goals / match - Portsmouth
Blackburn Rovers scores in 65% of matches (30 of 46 matches), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 22% (10 of 46 matches).
Portsmouth scores in 72% of matches (33 of 46 matches), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (12 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Blackburn Rovers
Over / Under — Portsmouth
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / match - Blackburn Rovers · 1.09 pts / match - Portsmouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Blackburn Rovers
Portsmouth
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 2.13 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 57% | ▼ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | • 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Blackburn Rovers 0 - 0 - 1 Portsmouth. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 0.91 goals per game on average and Portsmouth 1.07. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Blackburn Rovers's matches and 54% of Portsmouth's.
What form are Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth in?
Over the last 5 games Blackburn Rovers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Portsmouth 3-1-1 (2.00 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.