Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
11/04/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Championship - Round 42
  • Referee: Kirk T. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.290.51
Ball possession
72%28%
Total shots
203
Shots on target
81
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
142
Passes
86% (490/572)67% (152/227)
Yellow cards
14
Expected goals (xG)
1.290.51
xG on target (xGOT)
0.820.91
Total shots
203
Shots on target
81
Shots off target
52
Blocked shots
70
Shots inside the box
152
Shots outside the box
51
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
142
Touches in opposition box
354
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
33
Free kicks
146
Passes
86% (490/572)67% (152/227)
Long passes
44% (25/57)36% (16/44)
Passes in final third
76% (146/191)60% (46/77)
Crosses
25% (8/32)27% (3/11)
Expected assists (xA)
1.280.35
Throw ins
2220
Fouls
614
Tackles
79% (11/14)64% (9/14)
Duels won
5131
Clearances
1544
Interceptions
36
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
08
xGOT faced
0.910.82
Goals prevented
-0.090.82

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 26', Williams J. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 46', Targett M. , Ayling L. ,
  • 46', Sarmiento J. , Hansen S. ,
  • 63', Strelec D. , Sene M. K. ,
  • 65', Caballero G. , Segecic A. ,
  • 72', Anderson K. 🟨,
  • 75', Anderson K. , Alli M. ,
  • 76', Williams J. , Bowat I. ,
  • 84', McGree R. , Gilbert A. ,
  • 85', Dia M. , Shaughnessy C. ,
  • 89', Bishop C. 🟨,
  • 90+2', Conway T. , Ibeh C. ,
  • 90+3', Fry D. 🟨,
  • 90+7', 0 - 1, Chaplin C. , Segecic A. (A),
  • 90+9', Pack M. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Middlesbrough
64.8%
Draw
21.5%
Portsmouth
13.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
58.4% 23.4% 18.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.3% 17.7% 24%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Middlesbrough has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Middlesbrough's performance.
  • Portsmouth has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Middlesbrough than the current prediction. (-20.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Middlesbrough that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Portsmouth than the current prediction. (+10.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Portsmouth could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Middlesbrough - Portsmouth Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.47
    (1.6)
    4.4
    (4)
    6.89
    (5.12)
    5.3%
    (7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
    What is the prediction for Middlesbrough - Portsmouth?
  • Users Predictions: 13 users predict this event. Middlesbrough will win (votes: 10 - 76.9%). Portsmouth will win (votes: 1 - 7.7%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 15.4%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Middlesbrough: 54%99.8%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Middlesbrough (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 21).
    • Both teams are struggling and far from their best.
    • In this match, Middlesbrough is the undeniable favorite.
    • There will not play in Middlesbrough: Castledine L. (Inactive) Hackney H. (Calf Injury) Jones A. (Ankle Injury) Lenihan D. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Silvera S. (Foot Injury) Whittaker M. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Portsmouth: Adams E. (Inactive) Alese A. (Muscle Injury) Bianchini F. (Knee Injury) Knight J. (Back Injury) Kosznovszky M. (Knee Injury) Murphy J. (Foot Injury) Ogilvie C. (Red Card) Umeh F. (Hamstring Injury) Waddingham T. (Thigh Injury)
    • There are questionable in Middlesbrough: Bangura A. (Injury) Targett M. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Portsmouth: Swanson Z. (Inactive)
    • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Middlesbrough won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 6:6. (average 1.5:1.5).
    • Including home match between the teams, Middlesbrough won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:2.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Middlesbrough - Portsmouth were as follows:
    04.10.2025 Portsmouth - Middlesbrough 1:0
    18.01.2025 Portsmouth - Middlesbrough 2:1
    24.08.2024 Middlesbrough - Portsmouth 2:2
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