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 victory against Stoke, Middlesbrough is determined to keep their momentum going. Middlesbrough have won 4 of their last 5 English Football League - Championship matches at Riverside Stadium. Portsmouth's away record stands at 1 victory from 4 games. Following their 3-2 triumph over Sheff Utd, 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 80% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 80% of games. Their total stands at 20 goals and 56 shots on target this English Football League - Championship season. Meanwhile, Portsmouth have scored 12 goals with 41 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 78% of matches but conceded in 78% 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.