Blackburn vs Portsmouth prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 15, 2025
The rescheduled match of the 16th round of the Championship will be played on Wednesday at the Ewood Park stadium, where Blackburn will host Portsmouth. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with a good coefficient.
Match Preview
Blackburn was one of the favorites for securing a playoff spot but has encountered problems that prevent the team from showing stability. With a bit of luck and no injuries to key players, the Rovers could have aimed for higher goals. However, the team has been alternating between successful streaks and setbacks, preventing them from consolidating their position in the upper part of the standings.
Currently, Blackburn sits in 7th place, just one point behind 6th-placed West Bromwich. Their most recent match against Burnley, where they lost 0-1, marked their fifth consecutive game without a win. This continues a poor run that, if prolonged, could seriously hamper their push for the top positions. Over the weekend, Blackburn won 1-0 against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup.
Portsmouth continues their battle for survival in the Championship, facing serious difficulties in maintaining their place in this division. After 26 rounds, the team is in 21st place, just one point above the relegation zone, although they have two games in hand, which gives hope for improving their position.
Last season was successful for Pompey, as they won League One, but the situation in the Championship is much more challenging. The main issue for the club remains their away form — despite decent results at home, where they’ve earned 16 of their 23 points, Portsmouth has struggled to achieve the necessary results on the road. In their last league match, the team lost 0-1 to Sunderland, and over the weekend, they were knocked out of the FA Cup, losing 0-2 to Wycombe.
Probable Lineups
- Blackburn: Pears, Hyam, Pickering, Batts, Carter, Travis, Tronstad, Wharton, Dolan, Hedges, O'Hashi.
- Portsmouth: Norris, Rafferty, Raggett, Shaughnessy, Ogilvie, Moxon, Pack, Kamara, Lang, Lane, Bishop.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Blackburn won 4 of the last 5 meetings with Portsmouth, with the last encounter taking place in the 2017/18 season.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet succeeded in 3 of their last 5 matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet succeeded in 2 of their last 5 encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Blackburn in this match, with odds for their victory set around 1.73. We believe that beating a team like Portsmouth is within the Rovers' capability.
