Middlesbrough
Portsmouth
Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth predictions & stats
Top pick Middlesbrough 64%, Over 2.5 goals 36%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | +38 | 77 | |
| 2 | 38 | +22 | 70 | |
| 3 | 37 | +28 | 68 | |
| 4 | 38 | +9 | 68 | |
| 5 | 38 | +3 | 63 | |
| 6 | 37 | +10 | 60 | |
| 7 | 37 | +12 | 57 | |
| 8 | 38 | +7 | 57 | |
| 9 | 38 | 0 | 53 | |
| 10 | 37 | +2 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | -2 | 52 | |
| 12 | 37 | +6 | 51 | |
| 13 | 38 | +5 | 51 | |
| 14 | 38 | 0 | 51 | |
| 15 | 38 | +1 | 50 | |
| 16 | 38 | -11 | 50 | |
| 17 | 38 | -6 | 49 | |
| 18 | 38 | -9 | 48 | |
| 19 | 38 | -9 | 44 | |
| 20 | 38 | -13 | 42 | |
| 21 | 37 | -12 | 40 | |
| 22 | 38 | -15 | 40 | |
| 23 | 38 | -13 | 39 | |
| 24 | 38 | -53 | 12 |
Middlesbrough
All Fixtures (40)
Portsmouth
All Fixtures (39)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
This team a side that controls possession averaging 59% possession Additionally, They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 8 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 8 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They don't give up easily, having won 2 games despite trailing at halftime. They've gained 12 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, They're mentally resilient, gaining significantly more points from losing positions than they drop from winning ones Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 33 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.2 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game). A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.
They maintain balanced possession (52%) Additionally, Despite often having less possession, they've won 3 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 10 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. They've gained 7 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 13 points from winning positions Additionally, They move the ball forward with intent (around 30 passes per shot) Meanwhile, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.0 corners/game). As a lower-table side (21th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.
Middlesbrough Half-Time Performance
Middlesbrough home games half time results
Portsmouth Half-Time Performance
Portsmouth away games half time results