Middlesbrough and Portsmouth face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL Championship season. The game takes place at Riverside Stadium on Saturday, 11/04/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited vs Portsmouth Community Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Middlesbrough Win

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Middlesbrough win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Middlesbrough or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Middlesbrough not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Portsmouth to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Middlesbrough and Portsmouth, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

Boro preview

Middlesbrough comes into the match having played 41 games in the EFL Championship so far. They have recorded 20 wins, 12 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.76 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses.

Middlesbrough's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 62 goals were scored in the EFL Championship, averaging 1.51 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.47.

The offence system of Middlesbrough is led by Morgan Whittaker as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Hayden Hackney, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 43 matches, resulting in an average of 1.12.

Pompey preview

On the other hand, Portsmouth comes into the match having played 40 games in the EFL Championship so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 12 draws, and 18 losses, with an average of 1.05 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 12 draws, and 20 losses.

Portsmouth's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the EFL Championship, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offence system of Portsmouth is led by Terry Devlin as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Josh Murphy, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 57 goals with an average of 1.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 63 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.

Head to head: Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Middlesbrough

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D D L

0.6

Home L D L D D

0.6

Away D D W W L

1.6

Away Team

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Portsmouth

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L L L

0.4

Home D L L L L

0.2

Away D L D L W

1

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Published on 8 April 2026, at 20:03 Last updated on 8 April 2026, at 20:03
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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