After failing to win the previous four league matches, Portsmouth will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 9. The Pompey are hungry for victories, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion-chasing visitors. The likes of Lang, Schmid, Shaughnessy, and Waddingham remain in the recovery room, while duo Murphy – Umeh will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
The Boro, on the other hand, are determined to return to the Premier League and it seems as if the fans can feel the players’ desire to meet the goal. Given Portsmouth’s defensive struggles and Middlesbrough’s fine start to the season, punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on Rob Edwards’ troops. Speaking of the away team, all Seny Dieng, Darragh Lenihan, and Riley McGree are out of contention with injuries.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 4 October 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Portsmouth 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Tommy Conway @ 175 Odds
- To be booked: Darragh Lenihan @ 175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferPortsmouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlld | 1.00 |
| Home | wld | 1.33 |
| Away | dl | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 2.33 | 1.50 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.39 | 1.68 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.51 | 1.26 |
Middlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwdd | 1.80 |
| Home | wwd | 2.33 |
| Away | dd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.33 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.33 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.27 | 1.35 | 1.15 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.43 | 1.10 |
Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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