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Blackburn vs Portsmouth

21 October 2017 at 15:00Ewood Park, Blackburn
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Match Summary

Blackburn defeated Portsmouth 3:0. The match was played in League One 2017.

Rivalry since 2018

Blackburn vs Portsmouth Head to Head Results· 5

Blackburn and Portsmouth have met 5 times — Blackburn won 2, Portsmouth won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.40 per match (7 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Portsmouth are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.

Drawn
1
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Total goals
12 · 2.4/match
Both scored
3/5 · 60%
Over 2.5
3/5 · 60%

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Highest-scoring game: 21 v 2025

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Blackburn have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Portsmouth show 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Blackburn dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Blackburn2wins
0draws2 meetings
Portsmouth0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (46%) — the odds may underestimate Blackburn.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 47.5%Draw 29.0%Away 27.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.303.50
Max2.113.563.79
Market favourite:Blackburn · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market46.2%27.4%26.4%
Public market46.4%27.9%25.7%

Blackburn vs Portsmouth — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Blackburn
Result vs. Market: Blackburn (48%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BlackburnHalf-time:10Portsmouth
10Shots7
6Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

21/10/1717/182.10/3.45/3.66
13/02/1817/183.05/3.26/2.48

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Blackburn

W 28D 12L 6
Over 2.552
Goals scored82

Away Record: Portsmouth

W 158D 94L 105
Over 2.549
Goals scored515

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026