Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 18

Portsmouth

L D W W D

16th place in England Championship

2-1

18/01/2025 11:30

Middlesbrough

L L W L D

10th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough on January 18, 2025 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough preview before placing for you.

Portsmouth are currently 16th with 54 points after 46 matches.
Middlesbrough sit 10th with 64 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history favors Middlesbrough, who have won 1 of the last 6 meetings. Portsmouth have no wins, while 5 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

11:30

2025-01-18

Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

Portsmouth

Middlesbrough

2025-01-18 11:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2025

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

24/08/2024 10:00

Middlesbrough

2 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG LCH

03/03/2012 11:00

Portsmouth

1 - 3

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

06/08/2011 10:00

Middlesbrough

2 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG LCH

12/03/2011 11:00

Portsmouth

0 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

02/10/2010 10:00

Middlesbrough

2 - 2

Portsmouth

ENG LCH

14/03/2009 11:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG PR

Portsmouth

Draw

83%

Middlesbrough

17%

Portsmouth Last 6 matches

15/01/2025 15:45

Blackburn Rovers 3 - 0 Portsmouth ENG LCH

10/01/2025 15:45

Wycombe Wanderers 2 - 0 Portsmouth ENG FAC

05/01/2025 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 0 Portsmouth ENG LCH

01/01/2025 11:00

Portsmouth 4 - 0 Swansea City ENG LCH

29/12/2024 11:00

Bristol City 3 - 0 Portsmouth ENG LCH

26/12/2024 11:00

Watford 2 - 1 Portsmouth ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

11/01/2025 08:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG FAC

04/01/2025 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Cardiff City ENG LCH

01/01/2025 13:30

Hull City 0 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

29/12/2024 16:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Burnley ENG LCH

26/12/2024 11:00

Middlesbrough 3 - 3 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

21/12/2024 11:00

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

246

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

185

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

251

Avg. per game

0.84

Conceded

199

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

169 (56%)131 (44%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

164 (55%)136 (45%)

Portsmouth

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portsmouth

Middlesbrough

Shots

Portsmouth

Total shots

12.03 avg / game

Blocked

843 total

Avg. 3.63

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.01 avg / game

Blocked

1047 total

Avg. 4.26

Portsmouth Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

102383

Avg. 400 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

126398

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portsmouth

300

Played games

Middlesbrough

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.28

5.30

1589

Corners

1733

5.78

20.53

6159

Throw-ins

5941

19.80

1.58

474

Offsides

533

1.78

2.37

711

GK saves

646

2.15

Portsmouth

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.78

533

474

1.58

0.05

0.04

9.99

2998

Fouls

2711

9.04

11.14

3341

Tackles

3806

12.69

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How We Build the Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough on 18 January 2025 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 Championship 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.

Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portsmouth's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Middlesbrough'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 Championship 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 Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Portsmouth and Middlesbrough sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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