Portsmouth - Blackburn Rovers predictions

Predicting which side will win this match based on odds alone is a complete toss-up. We would say the hosts have a bit of an advantage, but their success is by no means assured.

The visitors are well aware of the challenge ahead of them. To defeat Portsmouth on their home field would be a significant achievement, and it is never an easy undertaking.

While Portsmouth can’t exactly be happy with their 2:1 loss in the previous round, a narrow defeat after an undecided first half isn’t too bad. After all, they were considered hard underdogs and played as visitors against Preston North End .

Blackburn Rovers fans are rather disappointed with their latest outing at home. An uneventful deadlock in the first half was followed by an unexpected tiebreaker from Cardiff City, the visitors, resulting in a narrow home defeat.

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

Portsmouth previously played this match as the visitors in a previous round of the Championship and suffered a fairly narrow defeat. Most bookies believe things will end differently this time, pricing a home win at 2.25.

Saturday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 3.25 odds offer a decent return.