Middlesbrough FC vs Portsmouth FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Portsmouth FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Assistant 1 Paul Hodskinson
- Assistant 2 Hristo Karaivanov
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Aug | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | Watford FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Cardiff City FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | Leeds United FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Aug | Leeds United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 27 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Portsmouth FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #18 |
| 80 | Points | 55 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 22 / 14 / 10 | W / D / L | 14 / 13 / 19 |
| 72 | Scored | 49 |
| 47 | Conceded | 64 |
| +25 | GD | -15 |
| 1.74 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 48% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Middlesbrough FC are 5th (80 pts). Portsmouth FC are 18th (55 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Middlesbrough FC and Portsmouth FC is underway.
- 2' Against the run of play, Christian Saydee has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 7' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 11' A stunning finish from Matt Clarke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 16' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Marlon Pack has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 21' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 25' Christian Saydee adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Middlesbrough FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Middlesbrough FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Ryley Towler. He receives a card.
- 43' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a card on 43.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Elias Sorensen is withdrawn and Harvey Blair gets his opportunity.
- 55' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a card on 55.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Will Norris on 57.
- 62' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
- 65' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Paddy Lane is withdrawn and Terry Devlin gets his opportunity.
- 70' Middlesbrough FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tommy Conway is hanging Finn Azaz on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' The 24-year-old Aidan Morris has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' Portsmouth FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 81' The crowd applauds Aidan Morris as he leaves the pitch. Daniel Barlaser steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 82' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Callum Lang is withdrawn and Matt Ritchie gets his opportunity.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' What a strike from Tommy Conway! The score is 2-2.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 12
- 15
- 1
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 7
-
18
Aidan Morris ↓ Daniel Barlaser 81'
-
20
Finn Azaz ↓ Tommy Conway 70'
-
27
Lukas Engel ↓ Micah Hamilton 81'
Bench
-
4
Daniel Barlaser ↑ 81'
- 31
-
22
Tommy Conway ↑ 70'
- 19
- 31
- 14
- 41
-
17
Micah Hamilton ↑ 81'
- 37
Coach
Michael Carrick
Portsmouth FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
- 2
-
21
Andre Dozzell ↓ Owen Moxon 82'
- 1
- 3
-
49
Callum Lang ↓ Matt Ritchie 82'
-
18
Elias Sorensen ↓ Harvey Blair 53'
-
15
Christian Saydee ↓ Kusini Yengi 65'
- 4
-
32
Paddy Lane ↓ Terry Devlin 65'
- 22
Bench
-
30
Matt Ritchie ↑ 82'
- 31
- 14
-
10
Kusini Yengi ↑ 65'
- 25
-
17
Owen Moxon ↑ 82'
-
24
Terry Devlin ↑ 65'
- 99
-
29
Harvey Blair ↑ 53'
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Ritchie | 2 |
| Christian Saydee | 2 |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 1 |
| Conor Chaplin | 1 |
| Matt Clarke | 1 |
| Tommy Conway | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.99
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
52%
Middlesbrough FC or Portsmouth FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.