Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 04

Portsmouth

W W W L W

18th place in England Championship

1-0

04/10/2025 10:00

Middlesbrough

D L D W W

5th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough on October 04, 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) 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 18th with 55 points after 46 matches.
Middlesbrough sit 5th with 80 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Portsmouth and Middlesbrough have each won 1 of the last 6 meetings, while 4 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

10:00

2025-10-04

Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

Portsmouth

Middlesbrough

2025-10-04 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/10/2025

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

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

18/01/2025 11:30

Portsmouth

2 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

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

Portsmouth

17%

Draw

67%

Middlesbrough

17%

Portsmouth Last 6 matches

27/09/2025 10:00

Ipswich Town 2 - 1 Portsmouth ENG LCH

20/09/2025 10:00

Portsmouth 0 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

14/09/2025 07:00

Southampton 0 - 0 Portsmouth ENG LCH

30/08/2025 10:00

Portsmouth 1 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

23/08/2025 10:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 1 - 1 Portsmouth ENG LCH

16/08/2025 07:30

Portsmouth 1 - 2 Norwich City ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

27/09/2025 10:00

Southampton 1 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

19/09/2025 15:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

13/09/2025 07:30

Preston North End 2 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

30/08/2025 07:30

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Sheffield United ENG LCH

23/08/2025 10:00

Norwich City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

16/08/2025 10:00

Millwall 0 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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 04 October 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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