{"id":1436127,"date":"2026-03-04T11:50:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1436127"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:50:43","slug":"match-preview-blackburn-vs-portsmouth-07-03-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-blackburn-vs-portsmouth-07-03-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saturday’s clash between Blackburn Rovers<\/a> and Portsmouth<\/a> at Ewood Park (kick-off: 12:30, 7 March 2026) could prove pivotal in the fight to stay clear of the Championship<\/a> drop zone. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With just one point separating them in the Championship table and both sides desperate for a late-season surge, this fixture looks set to deliver drama and betting intrigue. Portsmouth have the recent head-to-head edge, but Blackburn boast the league\u0019s most accurate shooter in Yuki Ohashi. Who can seize the moment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on closely matched season stats and recent head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in both teams finding the net, given their defensive records and recent attacking outputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides have conceded over 1.25 goals per game and scored 33+ in 34-35 matches. Recent H2Hs have averaged 2.6 goals, and neither defence is reliable, so BTTS looks a strong shout at a fair price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yuki Ohashi Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/1 @ Bet365<\/a>
(33.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nOhashi leads Blackburn with 8 goals, boasts a 46.7% shot accuracy, and Portsmouth have shipped 44 in 34. With Blackburn needing goals, he\u0019s likely to get chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth have struggled for consistency, each with just 10 wins from over 34 matches and nearly identical records. Blackburn’s -13 goal difference highlights defensive frailties, while Portsmouth have only fared slightly better at -10. Just one point splits them as they battle to avoid being dragged deeper into the relegation mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Portsmouth<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n-10<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Blackburn Rovers<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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