Portsmouth 1-0 Blackburn Rovers

Current streaks

Recent form

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been inconsistent, with the club currently sitting in 17th position in the Championship. Over their last six matches, Pompey have alternated between wins and losses, failing to secure consecutive victories or suffer back-to-back defeats. The team's goal-scoring record has been modest, averaging just 1.17 goals per game, whilst their defence has been relatively solid, conceding only one goal per match on average. Portsmouth have managed to keep two clean sheets in this period, with their 2-0 away victory against Oxford United being their most convincing performance. Interestingly, half of their recent matches have seen both teams score, and there's been an even split between games featuring under and over 2.5 goals. Despite their mid-table position, Portsmouth's goal difference of +1 over these six games suggests they've been competitive, even in defeat.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers are currently experiencing a concerning dip in form, having lost their last three matches on the trot and failing to secure a victory in their previous five outings. Their sole win in the last six games came against Plymouth Argyle, where they managed to keep a clean sheet. The team's defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game over this period, whilst their attacking prowess has waned, scoring just 0.83 goals per match. Notably, Blackburn have struggled to keep clean sheets, with only one in their last six fixtures. The 3-0 defeat to Swansea stands out as a particularly disappointing result, highlighting the team's defensive vulnerabilities. Despite their current 9th position in the Championship, Blackburn's recent form suggests they may struggle to maintain their place in the top half of the table unless they can swiftly reverse their fortunes.

Recent home/away form

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with a notable upturn in performances before their most recent match. The Pompey have won three of their last six home games, including a run of three consecutive victories against Leeds United, Queens Park Rangers, and Cardiff City. However, their most recent home fixture saw them suffer a 2-1 defeat to Plymouth Argyle, breaking their winning streak. Defensively, Portsmouth have been relatively solid at Fratton Park, conceding only five goals in their last six home matches and keeping two clean sheets. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, with an average of one goal per game during this period. Interestingly, half of their recent home matches have seen both teams score, while there's been an even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals, suggesting a balance between tight contests and more open affairs.

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have been enduring a torrid run of form away from home, losing five of their last six matches on the road. The team are currently on a three-game losing streak away, failing to score in their most recent outing against Stoke City. Their sole victory came against West Brom, where they managed their only clean sheet in this run. Rovers have been struggling to find the back of the net, averaging less than a goal per game, while conceding an alarming 1.67 goals per match. The 3-0 defeat to Swansea stands out as their heaviest loss in this period, contributing to their negative goal difference of -5. Despite their 9th position in the league, Blackburn's away form is a significant concern, with 67% of their recent away games seeing over 2.5 goals, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities.