Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth predictions, Mar 07, 2026

Mar 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Blackburn Rovers

Portsmouth

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As Blackburn Rovers prepare to host Portsmouth FC in the English League Championship on March 7, 2026, both teams arrive with similar recent form, each securing two wins in their last five outings. The match promises to be a competitive clash, with both clubs targeting valuable points to bolster their standings.

Blackburn has demonstrated resilience at home, which may provide them an edge. Their tactical approach has varied but generally emphasizes a strong pressing game and quick transitions. However, their inconsistency in recent matches suggests vulnerabilities that Portsmouth could exploit.

Portsmouth, on the other hand, brings a balanced style featuring both solid defensive organization and counter-attacking capabilities. Their recent victories have showcased their ability to capitalize on opponent errors, an area where Blackburn may be susceptible given their mixed performances.

The bookmakers have oscillated around a competitive line, with odds of 2.43 for a home win and 2.92 for an away victory, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the outcome. Probability metrics suggest a home win at 39.4%, a draw at 28.8%, and an away win at 31.4%. Ultimately, while a closely-fought match is anticipated, there are no guarantees in football, making this encounter particularly intriguing for fans and bettors alike.

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Blackburn
38.6%		 Draw
29.4%		 Portsmouth
32.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Blackburn: 0.47% Portsmouth: 0.47%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.48 3.29 2.93
betsson 2.48 3.26 2.92
MarathonBet 2.44 3.2 2.89 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.4 3.1 2.9
Pinnacle 2.45 3.29 2.89

Latest Results

28.02.26 Derby County – Blackburn Rovers – 3:1
24.02.26 Blackburn Rovers – Bristol City – 1:2
20.02.26 Blackburn Rovers – Preston North End – 1:0
14.02.26 Queens Park Rangers – Blackburn Rovers – 1:3
07.02.26 Norwich City – Blackburn Rovers – 2:0		 28.02.26 Portsmouth FC – Hull City – 0:1
24.02.26 Wrexham AFC – Portsmouth FC – 2:1
21.02.26 Millwall – Portsmouth FC – 1:3
17.02.26 Charlton Athletic – Portsmouth FC – 1:3
14.02.26 Portsmouth FC – Sheffield United – 0:1

Facts

  • We will watch a tense game between outsiders (ranked 20 and 19).
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Portsmouth may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Blackburn won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:4. (average 1.8:0.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Blackburn won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 6:0. (average 3:0).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 Portsmouth FC – Blackburn Rovers – 2:1
    29.03.25 Portsmouth FC – Blackburn Rovers – 1:0
    15.01.25 Blackburn Rovers – Portsmouth FC – 3:0
    13.02.18 Portsmouth FC – Blackburn Rovers – 1:2
    21.10.17 Blackburn Rovers – Portsmouth FC – 3:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 35 21 8 6 72:38 34 71
    2 Middlesbrough 34 18 9 7 51:34 17 63
    3 Millwall 35 18 8 9 47:40 7 62
    4 Ipswich 33 17 9 7 59:34 25 60
    5 Hull 34 18 6 10 56:48 8 60
    6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54:45 9 57
    7 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57:46 11 53
    8 Derby 35 14 9 12 52:46 6 51
    9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45:41 4 51
    10 Bristol City 35 14 8 13 48:44 4 50
    11 Birmingham 34 13 10 11 45:43 2 49
    12 Preston 35 12 13 10 41:40 1 49
    13 Sheffield Utd 35 15 3 17 50:48 2 48
    14 Stoke 35 13 8 14 39:34 5 47
    15 QPR 35 13 8 14 46:54 -8 47
    16 Swansea 35 13 7 15 40:43 -3 46
    17 Norwich 35 13 6 16 47:44 3 45
    18 Charlton 35 10 11 14 33:44 -11 41
    19 Portsmouth 34 10 9 15 34:44 -10 39
    20 Blackburn 35 10 8 17 33:46 -13 38
    21 West Brom 35 9 8 18 34:52 -18 35
    22 Leicester 35 10 10 15 47:56 -9 34
    23 Oxford Utd 35 7 11 17 31:47 -16 32
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 35 1 8 26 21:71 -50 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.39 (61.41%)

    2. Ipswich: 5.78 (14.73%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 6.28 (13.55%)

    4. Millwall: 36.6 (2.33%)

    5. Hull City: 94.2 (0.9%)

    6. Southampton: 180.2 (0.47%)

    7. Wrexham: 180.2 (0.47%)

    8. QPR: 180.2 (0.47%)

    9. Preston: 180.2 (0.47%)

    10. Blackburn: 180.2 (0.47%)

    11. Portsmouth: 180.2 (0.47%)

    12. Sheffield Utd: 180.2 (0.47%)

    13. Watford: 180.2 (0.47%)

    14. Stoke City: 180.2 (0.47%)

    15. Swansea: 180.2 (0.47%)

    16. Derby: 180.2 (0.47%)

    17. Bristol City: 180.2 (0.47%)

    18. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.47%)

    19. Norwich: 180.2 (0.47%)

    20. Charlton: 180.2 (0.47%)

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