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Blackburn Rovers will clash against Portsmouth at Ewood Park in the Championship on March 7, 2026 GMT.
Positioned 20th in the league standings with 38 points, Blackburn Rovers will challenge 19th-placed Portsmouth, who have gathered 39 points.
Blackburn Rovers have shown resilience with three wins in their last six league matches, while Portsmouth displayed strength on the road with three victories in their last six away fixtures.
In their recent head-to-head encounters in the Championship, Blackburn Rovers have suffered two defeats in their last three meetings against Portsmouth.
With both teams aiming for crucial points to climb the standings, this matchup promises to be a closely contested battle at Ewood Park.
Algorithm Prediction: Blackburn Rovers to secure a 2-1 victory.
Blackburn took a narrow lead into the second half against Derby at Pride Park last weekend but capitulated after the break, losing 3-1 in the Midlands. Michael O'Neill's side are looking to shake off back-to-back league defeats in gameweek 36 as they face the side one spot above them in the standings.
Portsmouth failed to respond to Matt Crooks' 73rd-minute strike last weekend as John Mousinho's men suffered a narrow home defeat to play-off contenders Hull. Pompey have won two of their last three away league fixtures ahead of Saturday's trip to the MKM Stadium.
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Statistical Comparison
League Standings Context
For Blackburn
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Portsmouth | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 38 |
| 21 | Oxford United | 36 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 35 |
For Portsmouth
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Charlton Athletic | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 41 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 38 |
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Recent Form Stats
| Market | Blackburn | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 73%27/37 | 65%24/37 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 43%16/37 | 46%17/37 |
| Both Teams to Score | 49%18/37 | 51%19/37 |
Past Matches
Last 6: Blackburn
Home Games: Blackburn
Last 6: Portsmouth
Away Games: Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is +6% better in terms of Points Per Game
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