Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth Predictions

Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth is scheduled for kick off on 19 December, at 15:00. The game is set to take place at Riverside Stadium. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Middlesbrough and Portsmouth. Middlesbrough have lost 3 English Football League - Championship matches to Portsmouth out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent loss to Wrexham, Middlesbrough is determined to redeem themselves. Middlesbrough have won 5 of their last 7 English Football League - Championship matches at Riverside Stadium. Portsmouth's away record stands at 2 victories from 7 games. Following their 3-1 triumph over Swansea, Portsmouth have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Middlesbrough on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Middlesbrough have scored over 1.5 goals in 86% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 79% of games. Their total stands at 30 goals and 88 shots on target this English Football League - Championship season. Meanwhile, Portsmouth have scored 19 goals with 51 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 71% of matches but conceded in 71% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Middlesbrough scored 3 goals while Portsmouth scored 6 goals. Their last match on 11 Apr 2026 ended in 1-0 to Portsmouth.