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
Key match information
Portsmouth played West Bromwich Albion in Championship (England). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Portsmouth: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. West Bromwich Albion: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portsmouth scores 0.89 and concedes 1.37 goals per match. West Bromwich Albion scores 1.10 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portsmouth 52%, West Bromwich Albion 59%. Over 2.5: Portsmouth 41%, West Bromwich Albion 52%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
West Bromwich Albion has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.29. Portsmouth: 11.6 shots per match, West Bromwich Albion: 13.8.
Match halves
Portsmouth: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.56. West Bromwich Albion: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.66.
Goals by minute
Portsmouth: 76-90+ (8 goals). West Bromwich Albion: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Portsmouth is 700% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Portsmouth · 0.2 pts / match - 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 match.
0.89 goals / match - Portsmouth · 1.1 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion
Portsmouth is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.37 goals / match - Portsmouth · 1.52 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion
Portsmouth scores in 67% of matches (18 of 27 matches), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 matches).
West Bromwich Albion scores in 72% of matches (21 of 29 matches), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 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 - Portsmouth
Over / Under - West Bromwich Albion
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.
West Bromwich Albion is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / match - Portsmouth · 1.21 pts / match - West Bromwich Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 26%. 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.
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 31%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Portsmouth
West Bromwich Albion
* 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
| Portsmouth | Liga | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Portsmouth 0 - 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.