Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Pompey to Make it a Close Encounter
There are reasons to back Portsmouth on the Asian Handicap, with the underdogs in receipt of +0.75 at odds of -116 against Middlesbrough. With the stake split between +0.5 and +1.0, we think a return could be on the cards.
2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting
Portsmouth lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Blackburn Rovers won 3-0 at Ewood Park. Pompey had 48% possession and two shots on target.
Middlesbrough drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Riverside Stadium ended 1-1 against Cardiff City. The Teeside side had an impressive 74% of possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Emmanuel Latte Lath on the scoresheet.
Riverside Stadium played host to the most recent head-to-head when home side Middlesbrough drew 2-2 with Portsmouth.
Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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11 | ![]() |
32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 50 | 43 | 7 | 50:43 | 44 |
18 | ![]() |
33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 41 | 55 | -14 | 41:55 | 36 |
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 7.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. Pompey have had 41.5% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 11.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.5 corners.
Callum Lang leads the way with 5 goals, while Josh Murphy and Colby Bishop have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is Josh Murphy with 3.
Middlesbrough – Last 10 League GamesMiddlesbrough have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.4 goals from 8.6 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 55.4% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 7.6 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.
Emmanuel Latte Lath and Finn Azaz have scored 3, followed by Tommy Conway with 2. Ben Doak has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Portsmouth (confirmed lineup): Nicolas Schmid, Jordan Williams, Marlon Pack, Robert Atkinson, Connor Ogilvie, Isaac Hayden, Freddie Potts, Matt Ritchie, Callum Lang, Josh Murphy, Colby Bishop.
Middlesbrough (confirmed lineup): Thomas Glover, Rav van den Berg, Dael Fry, George Edmundson, Neto Borges, Daniel Barlaser, Hayden Hackney, Ben Doak, Finn Azaz, Delano Burgzorg, Emmanuel Latte Lath.
Expert Championship Analysis
The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.
Key Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough league stats:
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction
We think Portsmouth look like a good bet at -116 with a +0.75 start. This Asian Handicap could give them the edge in this Championship game, with our experts expecting a strong showing from the underdogs.
If you’re hunting for bigger odds and feel confident your pick is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.
Pompey +0.75 Probability
According to the bookies, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
Our Pick
Portsmouth Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -116
Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +1100 that the two teams play out a 2-2 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Latest Correct Score Odds
Corners Prediction
Portsmouth have had over 4.5 corners in nine straight home matches, while the last 5 Middlesbrough away games have seen them concede an average of 6.00 corners. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -150 that Portsmouth go over the line.
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Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Odds
Middlesbrough are regarded as having a 54% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at -118. Portsmouth are regarded as the least likely winner at +310.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -150.
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Full Time Result
1
+310
X
+250
2
-118
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Half Time Result
1
+333.3
X
+125
2
+150
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Double Chance
1X
-110
12
-350
X2
-450
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
-150
No
+110
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Draw No Bet
1
+200
2
-275
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp +0.5
-101
2 Hcp -0.5
-110
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
+110
Over 2.5
-138
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Total Corners
Under 11.5
-120
Over 11.5
-120
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Full time Result
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 13.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 41.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough team news.
The Championship squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Lineups
Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Portsmouth Substitutes
- 4Ryley Towler
- 15Christian Saydee
- 16Tom McIntyre
- 17Owen Moxon
- 21Andre Dozzell
- 22Zak Swanson
- 24Terry Devlin
- 29Harvey Blair
- 31Jordan Archer
Middlesbrough Substitutes
- 1Seny Dieng
- 5Matthew Clarke
- 12Luke Ayling
- 14Alex Gilbert
- 17Micah Hamilton
- 18Aidan Morris
- 21Marcus Forss
- 27Lukas Engel
- 49Law McCabe
Previous Portsmouth Lineups
Previous Middlesbrough Lineups
Championship Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Leeds | 33 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 68:20 | 72 |
2 | Sheffield Utd | 33 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 47:23 | 70 |
3 | Burnley | 33 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 39:9 | 65 |
4 | Sunderland | 33 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 50:30 | 62 |
5 | Blackburn | 33 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 39:31 | 51 |
6 | West Brom | 33 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 42:31 | 48 |
7 | Coventry | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 44:41 | 47 |
8 | Bristol City | 33 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 41:37 | 46 |
9 | Sheffield Wed | 33 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 46:50 | 45 |
10 | Watford | 33 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 43:48 | 45 |
11 | Middlesbrough | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 50:43 | 44 |
12 | Norwich | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 51:45 | 44 |
13 | QPR | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 39:41 | 44 |
14 | Millwall | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 32:33 | 41 |
15 | Preston | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 34:38 | 41 |
16 | Oxford | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 34:47 | 38 |
17 | Swansea | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 34:46 | 37 |
18 | Portsmouth | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 41:55 | 36 |
19 | Stoke | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 31:40 | 35 |
20 | Cardiff | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 35:54 | 32 |
21 | Hull | 32 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 32:43 | 30 |
22 | Derby | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 33:46 | 29 |
23 | Plymouth | 32 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 34:66 | 28 |
24 | Luton | 32 | 7 | 6 | 19 | 30:52 | 27 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Leeds | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 44:8 | 44 |
2 | Sheffield Utd | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 24:10 | 38 |
3 | Sunderland | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 28:12 | 36 |
4 | Burnley | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 18:4 | 32 |
5 | Blackburn | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 24:14 | 32 |
6 | Bristol City | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 23:12 | 29 |
7 | Watford | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 20:17 | 29 |
8 | Oxford | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24:22 | 29 |
9 | West Brom | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 21:11 | 28 |
10 | Norwich | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 37:21 | 27 |
11 | Coventry | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 26:19 | 27 |
12 | Portsmouth | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 24:15 | 26 |
13 | Middlesbrough | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 24:19 | 26 |
14 | Preston | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 18:13 | 26 |
15 | QPR | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 26:22 | 26 |
16 | Millwall | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 19:15 | 25 |
17 | Plymouth | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 29:27 | 24 |
18 | Stoke | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 21:18 | 22 |
19 | Sheffield Wed | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 26:25 | 22 |
20 | Luton | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 18:18 | 22 |
21 | Derby | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 19:15 | 21 |
22 | Cardiff | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 19:20 | 21 |
23 | Swansea | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 21:19 | 20 |
24 | Hull | 17 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 17:23 | 13 |
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