Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Pompey to Make it a Close Encounter

There are reasons to back Portsmouth on the Asian Handicap, with the underdogs in receipt of +0.75 at odds of 1.86 against Middlesbrough. With the stake split between +0.5 and +1.0, we think a return could be on the cards.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Portsmouth lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Blackburn Rovers won 3-0 at Ewood Park. Pompey had 48% possession and two shots on target.

Middlesbrough drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Riverside Stadium ended 1-1 against Cardiff City. The Teeside side had an impressive 74% of possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Emmanuel Latte Lath on the scoresheet.

Riverside Stadium played host to the most recent head-to-head when home side Middlesbrough drew 2-2 with Portsmouth.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Middlesbrough	45	18	10	17	64	54	10	64:54	64
16	Portsmouth	45	14	11	20	57	70	-13	57:70	53

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 7.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. Pompey have had 41.5% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 11.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.5 corners.

Callum Lang leads the way with 5 goals, while Josh Murphy and Colby Bishop have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is Josh Murphy with 3.

Middlesbrough have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.4 goals from 8.6 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 55.4% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 7.6 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Emmanuel Latte Lath and Finn Azaz have scored 3, followed by Tommy Conway with 2. Ben Doak has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Jordan Williams, Marlon Pack, Robert Atkinson, Connor Ogilvie, Isaac Hayden, Freddie Potts, Matt Ritchie, Callum Lang, Josh Murphy, Colby Bishop.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Thomas Glover (GK), Rav van den Berg, Dael Fry, George Edmundson, Neto Borges, Daniel Barlaser, Hayden Hackney, Ben Doak, Finn Azaz, Delano Burgzorg, Emmanuel Latte Lath.

Expert Championship Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in all of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 8 of their last 11 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 7 of their last 10 games.

Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Prediction

We think Portsmouth look like a good bet at 1.86 with a +0.75 start. This Asian Handicap could give them the edge in this Championship game, with our experts expecting a strong showing from the underdogs.

If you’re hunting for bigger odds and feel confident your pick is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

Pompey +0.75 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Portsmouth Asian Hcp +0.75 @ 1.86 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 2 - 2 Middlesbrough

There are odds of 12.00 that the two teams play out a 2-2 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Portsmouth Over 4.5 Corners 1.67

Portsmouth have had over 4.5 corners in nine straight home matches, while the last 5 Middlesbrough away games have seen them concede an average of 6.00 corners. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get 1.67 that Portsmouth go over the line.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portsmouth

Total

11.70 5.20 6.50

Home

13.90 8.70 5.20

Away

11.30 4.10 7.20

Middlesbrough

Total

9.50 4.10 5.40

Home

8.80 4.30 4.50

Away

10.60 5.00 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

1.83

Under 11.5

1.83

Portsmouth Corners

Over 4.5

1.67

Under 4.5

2.10

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 6.5

2.10

Under 6.5

1.67

Most Corners

1

2.23

X

7.00

2

1.77

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Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough Odds

Middlesbrough are regarded as having a 54% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at 1.85. Portsmouth are regarded as the least likely winner at 4.10.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at 1.67.

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Team Stats

Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough team news.

The Championship squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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