Bristol Rovers vs Portsmouth Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 26

Bristol Rovers

L L W W L

15th place in England League 1

2-1

26/12/2023 11:00

Portsmouth

D W D W L

1st place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Portsmouth on December 26, 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bristol Rovers vs Portsmouth preview before placing for you.

Bristol Rovers are currently 15th with 57 points after 46 matches.
Portsmouth sit 1st with 97 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portsmouth to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Portsmouth, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Bristol Rovers have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2023-12-26

Bristol Rovers vs Portsmouth - Prediction & Odds

Bristol Rovers

Portsmouth

2023-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Portsmouth	97	46	28	13	5	78	41	37
02 Derby County	92	46	28	8	10	78	37	41
03 Bolton Wanderers	87	46	25	12	9	86	51	35
04 Peterborough United	84	46	25	9	12	89	61	28
05 Oxford United	77	46	22	11	13	79	56	23
06 Barnsley	76	46	21	13	12	82	64	18
07 Lincoln City	74	46	20	14	12	65	40	25
08 Blackpool	73	46	21	10	15	65	48	17
09 Stevenage Borough	71	46	19	14	13	57	46	11
10 Wycombe Wanderers	65	46	17	14	15	60	55	5
11 Leyton Orient	65	46	18	11	17	53	55	-2
12 Wigan Athletic	62	46	20	10	16	63	56	7
13 Exeter City	61	46	17	10	19	46	61	-15
14 Northampton Town	60	46	17	9	20	57	66	-9
15 Bristol Rovers	57	46	16	9	21	52	68	-16
16 Charlton Athletic	53	46	11	20	15	64	65	-1
17 Reading	53	46	16	11	19	68	70	-2
18 Cambridge United	48	46	12	12	22	39	61	-22
19 Shrewsbury Town	48	46	13	9	24	35	67	-32
20 Burton Albion	46	46	12	10	24	39	67	-28
21 Cheltenham Town	44	46	12	8	26	41	65	-24
22 Fleetwood Town	43	46	10	13	23	49	72	-23
23 Port Vale	41	46	10	11	25	41	74	-33
24 Carlisle United	30	46	7	9	30	41	81	-40

Head To Head

05/08/2023 10:00

Portsmouth

1 - 1

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

18/03/2023 11:00

Bristol Rovers

0 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG L1

20/08/2022 10:00

Portsmouth

3 - 1

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

24/04/2021 08:00

Portsmouth

1 - 0

Bristol Rovers

ENG L1

16/02/2021 15:00

Bristol Rovers

3 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG L1

26/10/2019 10:00

Bristol Rovers

2 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG L1

Bristol Rovers

17%

Draw

33%

Portsmouth

50%

Bristol Rovers Last 6 matches

23/12/2023 11:00

Blackpool 3 - 1 Bristol Rovers ENG L1

16/12/2023 11:00

Bolton Wanderers 1 - 2 Bristol Rovers ENG L1

12/12/2023 15:45

Crewe Alexandra 2 - 4 Bristol Rovers ENG FAC

09/12/2023 11:00

Bristol Rovers 1 - 1 Cheltenham Town ENG L1

05/12/2023 15:45

Crawley Town 2 - 1 Bristol Rovers ENG JPT

28/11/2023 15:45

Bristol Rovers 1 - 1 Leyton Orient ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Portsmouth

23/12/2023 11:00

Portsmouth 1 - 1 Fleetwood Town ENG L1

19/12/2023 15:45

Portsmouth 2 - 5 AFC Wimbledon ENG JPT

16/12/2023 11:00

Shrewsbury Town 0 - 3 Portsmouth ENG L1

11/12/2023 16:00

Portsmouth 2 - 0 Bolton Wanderers ENG L1

02/12/2023 11:00

Northampton Town 0 - 3 Portsmouth ENG L1

28/11/2023 15:45

Burton Albion 0 - 2 Portsmouth ENG L1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Goals

Scored

406

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

432

Avg. per game

1.44

Scored

433

Avg. per game

1.44

Conceded

363

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

221 (74%)79 (26%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

226 (75%)74 (25%)

Bristol Rovers

Recent matches

Portsmouth

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Bristol Rovers

Portsmouth

Shots

Bristol Rovers

Total shots

11.38 avg / game

Blocked

714 total

Avg. 3.28

Portsmouth

Total shots

12.06 avg / game

Blocked

847 total

Avg. 3.64

Bristol Rovers Pass Portsmouth

Total passes

97771

Avg. 383 / game

Accurate

70%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

102949

Avg. 401 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Bristol Rovers

300

Played games

Portsmouth

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.32

4.67

1402

Corners

1600

5.33

20.06

6019

Throw-ins

6185

20.62

1.69

508

Offsides

476

1.59

2.62

786

GK saves

717

2.39

Bristol Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

565

536

1.79

0.11

0.05

10.08

3024

Fouls

3007

10.02

12.01

3603

Tackles

3355

11.18

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How We Build the Bristol Rovers vs Portsmouth Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bristol Rovers vs Portsmouth on 26 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bristol Rovers vs Portsmouth Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bristol Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portsmouth's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Bristol Rovers and Portsmouth sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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