Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.45 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.45Odds
GG
Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 53% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultBlackburn to win ✗41% · @2.46
Double chanceEither team to win ✗75% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @2.00
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.58
Blackburn vs Portsmouth preview and prediction
The match
The Championship sees Blackburn take on Portsmouth on Saturday 7 March, kicking off at 13:30 (WAT) at Ewood Park. Blackburn are 13th with 21 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while Portsmouth sit 11th on 22 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Blackburn's last 3: LLW Most recently they lost to Derby 1–3 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Portsmouth's last 4: LLWW Most recently they lost to Hull City 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Portsmouth arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.2 for Blackburn and 1.1 for Portsmouth. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 40%, both teams to score at 53%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Both teams to score at 2.00 – 53% on our numbers against 50% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 66% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: Blackburn 1–1 Portsmouth. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Blackburn41%fair 2.46 · @2.46
Draw25%fair 4.07 · @3.10
Portsmouth35%fair 2.88 · @2.92
2.28Expected goals
1.20Blackburn xG
1.08Portsmouth xG
53%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Blackburn 1.2 – 1.1 Portsmouth expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Blackburn to win✗
41%
2.46
2.46
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.33
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.88
2.00 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.45
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.66
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.18
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
46%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Blackburn / FT Blackburn✗
22%
4.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.58
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Form
Blackburn – last 3
LLW
28 Feb
@ Derby
1–3
L
24 Feb
vs Bristol City
1–2
L
20 Feb
vs Preston
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Portsmouth – last 4
LLWW
28 Feb
vs Hull City
0–1
L
24 Feb
@ Wrexham
1–2
L
21 Feb
@ Millwall
3–1
W
17 Feb
@ Charlton
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Blackburn and Portsmouth.
What is the prediction for Blackburn vs Portsmouth?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Blackburn vs Portsmouth?
On our numbers Blackburn have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Portsmouth 35%.
How many goals will there be in Blackburn vs Portsmouth?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Blackburn vs Portsmouth?
Our predicted score is Blackburn 1–1 Portsmouth, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Blackburn vs Portsmouth?
Blackburn vs Portsmouth (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 7 March 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Ewood Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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