Match Analysis: Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers

As Portsmouth prepares to host Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on March 29th, 2025, the historical head-to-head statistics offer intriguing insights. Out of their last nine encounters, Blackburn Rovers has emerged victorious on six occasions, while Portsmouth has only secured two wins with one draw between them. This gives Blackburn a psychological edge. However, both teams are currently in average form, with Portsmouth performing decently at home with an average of 1.68 points per game, compared to Blackburn’s 1 point per game on the road.

The previous meetings have averaged 2.44 goals per game, indicating a moderately open encounter. Interestingly, both teams found the net in just 33% of these clashes. This suggests that while goals may be expected, a one-sided scoring affair could also be a possibility. Considering current form and previous results, Blackburn might be subtly favored to continue their dominance in head-to-head stats. However, Portsmouth’s home advantage could prove vital if they capitalize on Blackburn’s less than stellar away performance. Expect a closely contested match with potential for moderate scoring and Blackburn being slight favorites to secure a result.

Insights

• Head-to-head history favors Blackburn Rovers with 6 wins out of the last 9 meetings.
• Portsmouth has won only 2 of the last 9 encounters against Blackburn Rovers.
• Only 1 of their last 9 matches ended in a draw.
• The average goals per match in their head-to-head is 2.44.
• Both teams have scored in just 33% of their previous encounters.
• Portsmouth has an average of 1.68 points per game at home this season.
• Blackburn Rovers average 1 point per game in away matches this season.
• Portsmouth’s home form is classified as average.
• Blackburn Rovers’ away form is also average.
• The last match between them concluded with Blackburn Rovers winning 2-1.

Match Facts

• When Portsmouth FC hosts Blackburn Rovers, the most frequent scoreline is 1-2, occurring in 4 matches.
• Overall, the most common scoreline in matches between Portsmouth FC and Blackburn Rovers is also 1-2, appearing in 5 encounters.
• In the last 11 home games against Blackburn Rovers, Portsmouth FC has won twice, with 3 draws and 6 losses. Blackburn leads with a goal difference of 16-14.
• Over 22 meetings, Portsmouth FC has 4 wins, 4 draws, and Blackburn Rovers has 14 victories, with Blackburn leading the goal tally at 38-21.
• Blackburn Rovers have lost their last 3 matches in the Championship.
• They have also suffered defeats in their last 3 away games in this league.
• Portsmouth FC scores 22% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes.
• Blackburn Rovers scores 31% of their goals in the final 15 minutes (76th-90th minute).
• Blackburn Rovers are currently on a 3-match losing streak.
• They have not secured a win in their last 5 games.
• Their away performance mirrors this with 3 consecutive away defeats.
• Portsmouth FC is winless in their last 3 encounters with Blackburn Rovers.
• Portsmouth has failed to score in 6 of their 19 home Championship matches this season.
• Blackburn Rovers have not found the net in 7 of their 19 away Championship fixtures this season.
• Portsmouth FC’s leading scorer is Callum Lang with 10 goals; Andreas Weimann has 7 goals for Blackburn Rovers.

• A year before, Blackburn Rovers stood 17th on the table with 42 points; they are now 9th with 52 points.
• Blackburn Rovers have conceded in each of their last 5 games.
• Portsmouth FC wins the first half in 34% of their games, compared to Blackburn Rovers’ 25%.
• In halftimes, Portsmouth wins 34%, while Blackburn achieves 25%.
• Blackburn Rovers won their most recent encounter and led by 3 goals.
• When leading by 1-0 at home, Portsmouth FC secures a win in 80% of their games.
• When Blackburn leads 0-1 away, they win in 85% of their matches.
• If down 0-1 at home, Portsmouth FC has a 30% win rate.
• Blackburn Rovers do not win when trailing 1-0 away.
• In the Championship, Portsmouth FC’s performance surpasses that of Blackburn Rovers.
• Portsmouth FC’s recent form over the last 5 matches is superior to Blackburn Rovers’.
• Blackburn Rovers remain unbeaten in their last 5 games against Portsmouth FC across all competitions.
• Portsmouth has not won any of the last 5 contests, with Blackburn winning 4, and 1 match ending in a draw.
• In all of their last 5 Championship meetings, Blackburn Rovers have not lost to Portsmouth FC.
• Portsmouth FC has not defeated Blackburn Rovers in their last 5 Championship encounters.
• On average, Portsmouth scores 0.4 goals per match against Blackburn, while Blackburn scores 2.2 against Portsmouth.
• Meetings between these teams average 2.6 goals per game.
• The first halves of these matches see an average of 0.6 goals.
• Neither team secured a victory in their last Championship match.
• Both teams come into this game after a loss in their previous match.
• At home, Portsmouth scores an average of 1.54 goals, while Blackburn nets 1.27 goals on average away.