Blackburn Rovers will look to snap their losing streak as they take on Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday, 29 March 2025. View our free Portsmouth vs Blackburn predictions below.
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Portsmouth vs Blackburn predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Blackburn Rovers have lost three games in a row.
- Four of the last five encounters between these teams went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Blackburn have conceded first in five consecutive matches.
Correct score prediction: Portsmouth 2-1 Blackburn
Although Portsmouth have been one of the worst travellers in the Championship, they have been impressive at home, winning nine of their last 13 games at Fratton Park (D2, L2).
In contrast, Blackburn Rovers have struggled on the road, losing six of their last seven matches away from home.
Interestingly, three of Blackburn's last five away defeats ended 2-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Portsmouth
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Blackburn Rovers have been going through a rough patch in recent weeks, as they are currently on a three-match losing run and a five-game winless streak.
On the other hand, Portsmouth have not fared much better than their visitors, having lost three of their last four games.
As it stands, Portsmouth are 17th in the Championship ahead of their clash with ninth-placed Blackburn.
With that in mind, Portsmouth are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds usually have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that at least three goals were scored in four of the last five skirmishes between these sides. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/5 (2.20). That one has a 45.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Portsmouth's struggles set to continue?
While we are backing Portsmouth to win, it is fair to point out that they suffered a 3-0 defeat in the reverse fixture. In fact, Blackburn have won three consecutive clashes between these teams and are unbeaten in their last six meetings.
England Championship 15/01/25
Blackburn
Portsmouth
England Championship 23/11/24
Blackburn
Portsmouth
England League 1 13/02/18
Portsmouth
Blackburn
England League 1 21/10/17
Blackburn
Portsmouth
Portsmouth preview: Injury woes continue
Portsmouth will be without Ibane Bowat, Callum Lang and Hayden Matthews, who are all set to miss the remainder of the season because of injuries.
Pompey are also expected to be without Jacob Farrell, Jordan Williams, Conor Shaughnessy, Robert Atkinson and Paddy Lane once again this weekend, even as striker Kusini Yengi, who picked up a hamstring injury while on duty for Australia during the international break, remains a major doubt for this game.
Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Devlin, Poole, Ogilvie, Bramall, Potts, Dozzell, Murphy, Aouchiche & Bishop & Gordon.
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Hull
1
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Sheff Wed
1
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Watford
0
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Norwich
3
Portsmouth
5
England Championship 12/04/25
D
Derby
2
Portsmouth
2
Blackburn preview: Hoping to get back on course
For this weekend, the Riversiders could remain without up to nine players due to injuries, including Emmanuel Dennis, Andreas Weimann, Danny Batth, Augustus Kargbo, Harry Leonard, Owen Beck, Harry Pickering, Zak Gilsenann and Scott Wharton.
Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Rankin-Costello, Carter, Hyam, Ribeiro, Travis, Tronstad, Dolan, Ohashi, Cozier-Duberry & Gueye.
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Sheff Utd
1
Blackburn
1
England Championship 26/04/25
W
Watford
1
Blackburn
2
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Sunderland
0
Blackburn
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Millwall
1
Blackburn
4
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Luton
0
Blackburn
1
Player to watch: Callum Brittain
Callum Brittain put in a man-of-the-match performance in the reverse fixture, registering a goal and an assist in Blackburn's 3-0 victory.
However, the former Barnsley defender has failed to score or register an assist since then. It will be interesting to see how he performs against Portsmouth this weekend.