Portsmouth vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Mar 2025

Under 2.5 Looks the Value Bet

The latest numbers informs us that odds of 1.67 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like an attractive bet for the Portsmouth v Blackburn contest. This Total Goals market wager could end up triggering a payout.

Blackburn Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

Portsmouth have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred away at Deepdale against Preston North End. The Hampshire side recorded 46% possession and had two shots on target, with Colby Bishop bagging the goal.

Blackburn Rovers have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Cardiff City by a 2-1 scoreline at Ewood Park. Valerien Ismael's team enjoyed 65% possession and had two shots on goal, with Yuki Ohashi on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides previously met at Ewood Park, with Blackburn landing the home victory. Defeating Portsmouth by a 3-0 scoreline.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Portsmouth	5	2	2	1	4	3	1	4:3	8
16	Blackburn	5	2	0	3	5	5	0	5:5	6

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Pompey have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Pompey have averaged 49.2% possession and 6.1 corners per game, conceding 1.0 goals and 3.3 corners from 6.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Colby Bishop has found the net 3 times, with Adil Aouchiche, Josh Murphy, Matt Ritchie and Andre Dozzell scoring 1 each. Josh Murphy is the leading assists maker with 5.

Blackburn have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 7.0 attempts, 2.8 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The Lancashire club average 52.2% possession, 4.6 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts.

Makhtar Gueye has top scored with 4, while Andreas Weimann and Tyrhys Dolan are next best on 2. Tyrhys Dolan has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Zak Swanson, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Cohen Bramall, Freddie Potts, Andre Dozzell, Matt Ritchie, Adil Aouchiche, Josh Murphy, Colby Bishop.

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Aynsley Pears (GK), Hayden Carter, Dominic Hyam, Danny Batth, Yuri Ribeiro, Sondre Tronstad, Lewis Travis, Cauley Woodrow, Tyrhys Dolan, Owen Beck, Yuki Ohashi.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this Championship showdown. We are able to get a price of 1.67 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Portsmouth vs Blackburn league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Blackburn games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Blackburn games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting sites make it a 60% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

A larger price can be obtained by selecting a different bet where Under 2.5 Goals is combined with BTTS No. This wager requires at least one team to fail to score in order for the bet to land.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 1 - 0 Blackburn

Let’s go for Portsmouth to win 1-0, a bet which is available at 6.75. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners

It has now been four consecutive Blackburn Rovers games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re expecting the teams to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners wager available at 1.80.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portsmouth

Total

9.40 6.10 3.30

Home

9.90 6.90 3.00

Away

10.90 4.80 6.10

Blackburn

Total

8.70 4.60 4.10

Home

8.70 5.70 3.00

Away

9.60 3.80 5.80

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Portsmouth vs Blackburn Odds

With the bookies giving them a 45% probability of winning, Portsmouth might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their 2.23 price of winning this Championship clash. Blackburn Rovers are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at 3.35.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Championship matches, with the football betting sites offering Portsmouth at 1.58 and Blackburn Rovers are priced at 2.35 for the win.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Portsmouth vs Blackburn team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Championship squads.

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