Portsmouth vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Portsmouth vs Blackburn

Portsmouth welcome Blackburn to Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 13 December.

We’re not anticipating that the net will be found too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals expected when Portsmouth and Blackburn lock horns. This Total Goals prediction affords us attractive betting odds of -152.

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Portsmouth have been defeated in their last three games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 1-0 loss against Swansea City at Swansea.com Stadium. John Mousinho's team had three shots on target and 50% possession.

Blackburn Rovers drew 1-1 against Oxford United in their previous game. This was on home soil at Ewood Park. The Riversiders enjoyed 54% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Todd Cantwell on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of home side Portsmouth when they last played Blackburn, with the clash taking place at Fratton Park.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
20	Portsmouth	29	8	9	12	27	38	-11	27:38	33
22	Blackburn	31	8	8	15	27	40	-13	27:40	32

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1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 11.6 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Pompey have had 48.3% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 14.1 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal, while earning 5.8 corners.

Terry Devlin is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Zak Swanson, Jordan Williams, Makenzie Kirk and John Swift each have 1. The leading assistor is Josh Murphy with 2.

Blackburn have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 11.7 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Lancashire side average 50.0% possession, 6.8 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 2.5 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Andri Gudjohnsen got 6 goals, Yuki Ohashi notched 3, while Todd Cantwell and two other players scored 1. Ryan Alebiosu and Ryoya Morishita are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Terry Devlin, Hayden Matthews, Ibane Bowat, Zak Swanson, John Swift, Andre Dozzell, Min-Hyeok Yang, Conor Chaplin, Josh Murphy, Callum Lang.

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Aynsley Pears (GK), Lewis Miller, Sean McLoughlin, Yuri Ribeiro, Ryan Alebiosu, Ryoya Morishita, Sidnei Tavares, Dion De Neve, Todd Cantwell, Yuki Ohashi, Andri Gudjohnsen.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Portsmouth vs Blackburn preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

The two sides could end up contesting a low-scoring Championship encounter, with Under 2.5 looking like a great pick. Let’s head to the betting sites and secure odds of -152 for this prediction.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Championship stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Portsmouth vs Blackburn league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Portsmouth games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Portsmouth games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Portsmouth games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blackburn games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Blackburn games on the road.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 60.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There’s a larger price available if you combine the Under 2.5 pick on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Combining this with BTTS No will give you increased odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 1 - 1 Blackburn

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +425 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Murphy Over 0.5 Shots On Target -122

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) can be wagered to finish with one or more shots on goal at -122. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Josh Murphy Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

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Andri Gudjohnsen to Score +240

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn) has managed four goals in his past five Championship matches away from home. It’s worth a play on the +240 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Andri Gudjohnsen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-122

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Corners Prediction

Blackburn Over 4.5 Corners -120

In their past six matches, Blackburn Rovers have covered the 4.5 corners line, with Portsmouth conceding 5.80 corners on average in their last 10 games. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -120 that Blackburn go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portsmouth

Total

10.90 5.10 5.80

Home

9.80 6.00 3.80

Away

10.60 4.10 6.50

Blackburn

Total

11.30 6.80 4.50

Home

11.20 6.60 4.60

Away

9.20 4.90 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Portsmouth Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-147

Blackburn Corners

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-115

Most Corners

1

-123

X

+650

2

+123

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Portsmouth vs Blackburn Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Blackburn Rovers are +150 with the bookies to get the better of Portsmouth, with the latter having betting odds of +185. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Championship encounter, this can be wagered at +220.

There’s the chance to back Blackburn at +110 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Portsmouth but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Championship games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+220

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+112

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-204

12

-313

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-105

2

-135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-111

There is +210 available that Yuki Ohashi finds the net, while he is available at +510 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

First

+210

Anytime

+510

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

John Swift (Portsmouth)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Luke Le Roux (Portsmouth)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Andre Dozzell (Portsmouth)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-106

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-108

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-122

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-159

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-164

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

John Swift (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Sidnei Tavares (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Portsmouth have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Blackburn have avoided defeat in their last four away matches. The Riversiders have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

In the last meeting at Fratton Park, Portsmouth defeated Blackburn by a 1-0 scoreline.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Portsmouth Home Stats		3-2-5	2.00	0.90	1.10	4	6	4	6
Blackburn Away Stats		5-2-3	2.00	1.10	0.90	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

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