Portsmouth vs Blackburn: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Portsmouth vs Blackburn in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Portsmouth vs Blackburn
• Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Fratton Park

Portsmouth will be looking to bounce back from a string of disappointing results, with their last victory coming against Millwall at home. Their recent form suggests a lack of confidence, particularly in front of goal, which could be a concern against a Blackburn side that has been hard to beat, drawing their last four matches. The home advantage might give Portsmouth a slight edge, but they'll need to be more clinical in attack to overcome Blackburn's solid defensive record.

Blackburn, on the other hand, have shown resilience in their recent outings, managing to secure points despite not winning. Their ability to draw games could play a significant role here, especially if they can frustrate Portsmouth's attack. However, their lack of a win in the last five games might weigh on their minds, potentially leading to a cautious approach. This match could be tight, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net.

Portsmouth's recent form has been poor, with only one win in their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 0-1 loss away to Swansea, adding to a run of three consecutive defeats before that. The only positive note was their 3-1 home win against Millwall, but since then, they've struggled to find the net, drawing a blank in their last three games. This lack of scoring form could impact their confidence going into this match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Swansea (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Charlton (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Bristol City (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield Utd (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Millwall (H)

Blackburn have been consistent in their recent performances, drawing their last four matches. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw at home against Oxford United, which follows a pattern of draws against Sheffield Wednesday, Ipswich, and Wrexham. Despite not securing a win in their last five games, their ability to avoid defeat suggests a solid defensive structure. However, their inability to convert draws into wins might be a concern as they face Portsmouth.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Oxford United (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Ipswich (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs QPR (H)

The head-to-head record between Portsmouth and Blackburn is mixed. In their most recent encounter on 29 March 2025, Portsmouth secured a 1-0 home victory. However, Blackburn had previously dominated, winning 3-0 on 15 January 2025. Looking further back, Blackburn also won 3-0 in October 2017, while Portsmouth lost 1-2 in February 2018. This suggests that both teams have had their moments of success against each other.

Recent Results

• Portsmouth 1-0 Blackburn (29 Mar 2025)

• Blackburn 3-0 Portsmouth (15 Jan 2025)

• Portsmouth 1-2 Blackburn (13 Feb 2018) - League One

• Blackburn 3-0 Portsmouth (21 Oct 2017) - League One

• Connor Ogilvie (Knee) – Out

• Thomas Waddingham (Hip) – Out

• Jacob Farrell (Groin) – Doubt

• Franco Umeh (Leg) – Doubt

• Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Regan Poole (Ankle) - Doubt

• Josh Knight (Back) - Doubt

• Zak Swanson (Back) - Doubt

• Kristi Montgomery (Ankle) – Out

• Sondre Tronstad (Ankle) – Out

• Balazs Toth (Knee) – Out

• Scott Wharton (Achilles) – Out

• Augustus Kargbo (Calf) – Out

• Ryan Hedges (Muscle) - Out

• Adam Forshaw (Hamstring) - Out

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Doubt

• Hayden Carter (Calf) – Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Devlin (DF), Matthews (DF), Bowat (DF), Swanson (DF)(If fit), Pack (MF), Swift (MF), Min-hyeok (MF), Chaplin (MF), Murphy (MF), Lang (AT)

Portsmouth are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Nicolas Schmid in goal and a back four of Devlin, Matthews, Bowat, and Swanson (If fit). This setup should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while relying on the attacking trio of Min-hyeok, Chaplin, and Murphy to create chances for the lone striker, Lang.

• Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Miller (DF), McLoughlin (DF), Pratt (DF), Ribeiro (DF), Alebiosu (MF), Tavares (MF), Gardner-Hickman (MF), Morishita (AT), Ohashi (AT), Guðjohnsen (AT)

Blackburn are likely to deploy a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Aynsley Pears between the posts and a back three of Miller, McLoughlin, and Pratt. This formation should provide a strong defensive base, allowing wing-backs Alebiosu and Ribeiro to support the midfield and attack, with Morishita playing just behind the strikers Ohashi and Guðjohnsen.

• Chaplin vs Miller: Conor Chaplin's movement and finishing will be tested by Lewis Miller's defensive solidity.
• Swift vs Gardner-Hickman: John Swift's creativity in midfield will face a challenge from Taylor Gardner-Hickman's tenacity.
• Murphy (Portsmouth): Josh Murphy's pace and dribbling could be crucial for Portsmouth's attacking threat.
• Morishita (Blackburn): Ryoya Morishita's ability to link play between midfield and attack will be key for Blackburn.

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