Portsmouth vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Blackburn Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -108

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Blackburn have a strong chance against Portsmouth and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -108 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

Read our complete Portsmouth vs Blackburn betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Preview

Portsmouth meet Blackburn at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 19 September.

Portsmouth played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at The Valley against Charlton Athletic. John Mousinho's team had most of the ball enjoying 57% possession and three shots on target.

Blackburn Rovers claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-1 victory occurred against Millwall at Ewood Park. The Riversiders recorded four shots on goal and had 42% possession, while Oladapo Afolayan scored twice and Andri Gudjohnsen also found the net.

H2H: 1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter

Portsmouth are unbeaten in the past three games against Blackburn, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Ewood Park. The previous 4 H2H games have involved two Portsmouth triumphs, one Blackburn win and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Portsmouth	13	5	4	4	16	15	1	16:15	19
13	Blackburn	13	5	3	5	19	20	-1	19:20	18

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Pompey have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. The Hampshire outfit have averaged 50.7% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Adrian Segecic is the top goalscorer with 6, Marko Milovanovic has 2, with Conor Shaughnessy and two other players on 1. Adrian Segecic is the leading assists maker with 2.

Blackburn have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 11.0 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Tony Mowbray's side average 47.5% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts.

Andri Gudjohnsen and Ryoya Morishita top the team’s scoring charts on 3 goals, with Oladapo Afolayan on 2. Look no further than Ryoya Morishita for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bielica (GK), Zak Swanson, Madiodio Dia, Conor Shaughnessy, Jayden Meghoma, Marlon Pack, Rocco Shein, Abu Kamara, Adrian Segecic, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Tyrese Shade.

Blackburn confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Balazs Toth (GK), Tom Atcheson, Hayden Carter, Sean McLoughlin, Ryan Alebiosu, Harry Pickering, Ryoya Morishita, Sam Morsy, Kristi Montgomery, Oladapo Afolayan, Todd Cantwell.

Main Match Prediction

We’re siding with Blackburn at -108 in this Championship match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Blackburn in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Blackburn in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 14 of their last 20 games.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Championship experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 0 - 1 Blackburn

A 1-0 win in favor of Blackburn can be backed at odds of +700. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Abu Kamara Over 0.5 Shots On Target -100

Abu Kamara (Portsmouth) can be backed to have at least one shot on goal at -100. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Abu Kamara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

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Oladapo Afolayan to Score +430

Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn) has managed two goals in his past five Championship matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +430.

Latest Oladapo Afolayan Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -118

It’s been five straight Portsmouth games where 10.5 corners has been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two consecutive Blackburn Rovers away matches. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -118 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portsmouth

Total

10.70 5.00 5.70

Home

11.20 6.70 4.50

Away

11.20 5.60 5.60

Blackburn

Total

10.30 5.60 4.70

Home

10.20 4.70 5.50

Away

10.50 5.70 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-119

Portsmouth Corners

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

-100

Blackburn Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-185

X

+700

2

+175

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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.

The latest Portsmouth odds are +110 which leads to them being favourites in this Championship clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 48% prospect of securing a victory. The market implies that Blackburn Rovers are the most unlikely to win at +235.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Portsmouth are -200 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Blackburn are +133 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+235

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+118

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-333

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-123

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-102

There is +200 available that Colby Bishop finds the net, while he is available at +500 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+500

Anytime

+200

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (Portsmouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+250

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+260

Moussa Baradji (Blackburn)

First

+750

Anytime

+300

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

First

+750

Anytime

+300

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

First

+750

Anytime

+320

Abu Kamara (Portsmouth)

First

+800

Anytime

+320

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn)

First

+950

Anytime

+380

Ebou Adams (Portsmouth)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn)

First

+1050

Anytime

+430

Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn)

First

+1100

Anytime

+450

Odin Bailey (Portsmouth)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

John Swift (Portsmouth)

First

+1400

Anytime

+550

Rocco Robert Shein (Portsmouth)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Kristi Montgomery (Blackburn)

First

+1500

Anytime

+575

Iyad Mohamed (Portsmouth)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Luke Le Roux (Portsmouth)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Conor Shaughnessy (Portsmouth)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Adam Forshaw (Blackburn)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Benjamin Arthur (Portsmouth)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Regan Poole (Portsmouth)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Marlon Pack (Portsmouth)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Jacob Farrell (Portsmouth)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Zak Swanson (Portsmouth)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Moussa Baradji (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Todd Cantwell (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Abu Kamara (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Ebou Adams (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Odin Bailey (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Kristi Montgomery (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Rocco Robert Shein (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Zak Swanson (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Conor Shaughnessy (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-

Marlon Pack (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Portsmouth have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Blackburn are winless in the last three away games. The Riversiders have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Portsmouth won 2-1 when they last played Blackburn at Fratton Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Portsmouth Home Stats		3-2-5	2.20	1.00	1.20	3	7	4	6
Blackburn Away Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.10	1.40	6	4	6	4

• 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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