Portsmouth vs Blackburn Prediction 29 March 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Portsmouth and Blackburn promises to be intense and thrilling. Portsmouth, currently sitting in 17th place, are eager to solidify their position and avoid a relegation battle. Meanwhile, Blackburn, positioned at 9th, are looking to improve their standing and potentially break into the playoff zone. Considering Blackburn have failed to win away in 8 of their last 9 matches, and Portsmouth rarely lose at home, this game is set to be intriguing. The odds also favor the hosts, but the suspense remains high.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Portsmouth and Blackburn:
- 22 matches played;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 14, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 21 for Portsmouth, 38 for Blackburn;
- average first-half total - 1.18, second-half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.68.
The last game took place on 15 January 2025 at Blackburn's ground and ended with a 3-0 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Portsmouth - Blackburn

Portsmouth Team Overview
Portsmouth sit in 17th place in the league standings, eager to improve their form to steer clear of a relegation battle. The team has shown inconsistent performances, winning 4 out of their last 10 matches. Their average scoring rate stands at 1 goal per game, reflecting a cautious playing style with a focus on defense. However, the "Pompey" also concede an average of 1 goal per match, leaving them vulnerable. Portsmouth have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 head-to-head encounters with Blackburn, which could pose a challenge in the upcoming match. Nevertheless, playing at home gives them an edge, and John Mousinho's side will aim to capitalize on this advantage.
Match Results: Portsmouth

Blackburn Rovers Team Overview
Blackburn sit in 9th place in the table and are eager to climb higher. Their away form, however, is concerning, with the team losing 6 of their last 7 Championship road games. They average just 1 goal per game while conceding 1.4 goals per match, highlighting defensive issues that opponents could exploit. Nevertheless, they remain a dangerous side due to their attacking prowess and ability to create chances.
Match Results: Blackburn Rovers
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 22;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 14, draws - 4.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 38 vs 38;
- number of wins: 11 vs 15;
- win percentage: 29% vs 38%;
- number of losses: 18 vs 17;
- number of draws: 9 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 3;
- number of losses: 5 vs 6;
- number of draws: 1 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.95, the guests - 1.73;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.68;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers
- average total in the tournament: 2.82 vs 2.15;
- average total goals scored: 1.21 vs 1.08;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.61 vs 0.41;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.61 vs 0.67;
- Portsmouth: average total at home in the tournament - 1.47;
- Blackburn Rovers: average total away in the tournament - 0.84;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1 (away - 0.8).
- Portsmouth has scored less than 1.5 goals in 10 of the last 11 games against Blackburn Rovers.
Prediction on corners
Portsmouth: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.84; at home field - 7.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 6.5.
Blackburn Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.18, away - 3.21;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; away - 3.6.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.1 (1.05 for home team and 1.05 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.55 (0.73 for home team and 0.82 for away team).
Portsmouth: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.05; at home - 1.95;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.17.
Blackburn Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.87, away - 2.53;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; away - 1.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 22;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 38 vs 38;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Portsmouth at home - 10 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Blackburn Rovers away - 8 (42%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Portsmouth at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Blackburn Rovers away - 2 (40%).