Portsmouth vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Sep 2026
Portsmouth vs Blackburn Predictions
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Blackburn |
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10:10 | 8 |
| 18 |  Portsmouth |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7:8 | 7 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bielica (GK), Terry Devlin, Benjamin Arthur, Conor Shaughnessy, Jayden Meghoma, Marlon Pack, Rocco Robert Shein, Abu Kamara, Adrian Segecic, Tyrese Shade, Colby Bishop.
Blackburn predicted lineup (5-4-1): Balázs Tóth (GK), Ryan Alebiosu, Tom Atcheson, Hayden Carter, Sean McLoughlin, 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):
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
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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
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: Blackburn Rovers with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, Under 2.5 combined with Abu Kamara (Portsmouth) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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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 +114 which leads to them being favourites in this Championship clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 47% prospect of securing a victory. The market implies that Blackburn Rovers are the most unlikely to win at +230.
If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Portsmouth are -192 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Blackburn are +130 and there is money back if the game ends all square.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. 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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There is +210 available that Colby Bishop finds the net, while he is available at +525 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
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 League Stats
Blackburn League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Portsmouth this season are Marko Milovanovic (2), Adrian Segecic (1), Conor Shaughnessy (1)
- Top Assistors for Portsmouth this season are Abu Kamara (1), Adrian Segecic (1), Ebou Adams (1)
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Portsmouth vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News
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Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Blackburn Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Blackburn Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20:9 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 14 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14:10 | 14 |
| 4 | West Brom | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 14 |
| 5 | QPR | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 12 |
| 6 | Charlton | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 12 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Lincoln | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 11 |
| 9 | Southampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18:8 | 10 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Millwall | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:13 | 10 |
| 12 | Stoke | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11:11 | 10 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10:12 | 10 |
| 14 | Norwich | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13:13 | 9 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:10 | 8 |
| 17 | Watford | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 19 | Wrexham | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:11 | 7 |
| 20 | Bolton | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:12 | 7 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 22 | Derby | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 24 | Burnley | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8:16 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 5 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 6 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 7 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 9 | Stoke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Norwich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 11 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 12 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 14 | QPR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 16 | Birmingham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 20 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 22 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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