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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.48 | 3.29 | 2.93 | ||
| 2.48 | 3.26 | 2.92 | ||
| 2.44 | 3.2 | 2.89 | ||
| 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| 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
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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