Portsmouth vs Blackburn Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Game Preview

Fratton Park hosts a Championship matchup between two mid-table sides on September 19, 2026, with both Portsmouth and Blackburn looking to build momentum before the autumn international break.

Portsmouth sit 18th in the standings, holding seven points from their opening six league games. Any Portsmouth vs Blackburn prediction has to start with a home side leaning on a stubborn defense.

Blackburn arrive 16th in the standings, having banked eight points across their first seven games. The visitors come in as narrow underdogs but carry genuine attacking firepower.

This is the last Championship game for both clubs before the autumn international break, adding a little extra weight to the points on offer at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Recent Results

Portsmouth have steadied things after a rough patch, taking four points from the last six available. They ground out a scoreless tie at Charlton on September 12 for a second straight clean sheet, and beat Cardiff City 2-0 at home a week earlier through Conor Shaughnessy and Marko Milovanovic. Defensively, John Mousinho's side have been tough to break down.

Blackburn snapped a four-game winless league run in style on September 12, hammering Millwall 3-1 at Ewood Park. Oladapo Afolayan grabbed two and Andri Gudjohnsen added a stoppage-time strike. The injury-hit visitors are an aggressive, high-volume shooting team, with Todd Cantwell and Gudjohnsen key to their attacking output.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Portsmouth: Tom Waddingham (Injured/out), Josh Farrell (Injured/out), Mark Kosznovszky (Injured/out), Franco Umeh-Chibueze (Injured/out), Kusini Anderson (Injured/out), Connor Ogilvie (Injured/out), Josh Murphy (Injured/out), Leon Brooke-Smith (Injured/out), Terry Devlin (Injured/doubtful)

Blackburn: Lewis Miller (Injured/out), Mathias Jorgensen (Injured/out), Yuki Ohashi (Injured/out), Augustus Kargbo (Injured/out), Matthew Litherland (Injured/out), Scott Wharton (Injured/out), Yuri Ribeiro (Injured/out), Ryan Alebiosu (Injured/out)

Portsmouth

Terry Devlin will be assessed after picking up a knock against Charlton and is doubtful. If he cannot go, Zak Swanson is set to return at right back. Defensive midfielder Ebou Adams is also expected to come back into the starting lineup.

Blackburn

Yuri Ribeiro has been ruled out of the trip to Fratton Park, while Ryan Alebiosu is battling illness and unfit. Andri Gudjohnsen could earn a start after impressing off the bench against Millwall.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Predicted Lineup

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Bielica; Meghoma, Shaughnessy, Arthur, Swanson; Adams, Pack; Shade, Segecic, Kamara; Marezi

Blackburn

Formation: 5-4-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Pears; Pickering, McLoughlin, Atcheson, Carter, Alebiosu; Afolayan, Morsy, Cantwell, Morishita; Gudjohnsen

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Key Stats & Game Facts

• Blackburn have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games vs Portsmouth (Championship).
• There have been 26+ shots taken in 6 of Blackburn's last 7 games (Championship).
• Todd Cantwell has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 6 games (Championship).
• Andri Gudjohnsen has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 6 games (Championship).
• Josh Murphy has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 games vs Blackburn (Championship).

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 1-1 tie at Fratton Park. Portsmouth are slight home favorites and lean on a defense that has kept two straight clean sheets, but Blackburn's shot volume and Afolayan's spark make this a tight one. The numbers point to goals at both ends and honors even.

Best Picks

Adrian Segecic to record over 0.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. Segecic operates in the number 10 role for a Portsmouth side that averages nearly 15 shots a game, and he has attempted 3+ shots across 4 of his last 6 outings in the Championship. The numbers back him to test the keeper here.

Abu Kamara to score or assist in the To Score Or Assist market. Kamara starts on the right wing for a Portsmouth attack projected to score close to a goal and a half, carrying a strong estimated probability of producing a goal contribution. His width and directness against a leaky Blackburn back line make him a live threat.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Same Game Parlay

This four-leg Same Game Parlay leans on shot volume and Blackburn's discipline issues: Todd Cantwell over 0.5 shots on target, Jayden Fevrier over 2.5 shots, over 2.5 away team cards, and Sam Morsy to be carded.

Cantwell has hit the shots-on-target bar in each of his last six Championship appearances, making the over 0.5 shots on target leg the anchor of this parlay.

Jayden Fevrier has cleared the 2.5-shot mark in all three of his most recent Championship outings, so the over 2.5 shots leg is a strong volume play for the Portsmouth man.

Blackburn's cards trend is hard to ignore, with 2+ cards against Portsmouth in each of their last three Championship meetings, so over 2.5 away team cards fits the pattern.

Sam Morsy has picked up a card in 2 of his last 3 Championship games, and the combative midfielder is a natural fit to see yellow in a game this physical.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +2400 and is as short as +1800 elsewhere. On a $10 stake, that spread works out to a meaningful gap in returns from top to bottom price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Talking Points

Blackburn finally clicked against Millwall, and whether they can carry that form onto the road is the key question heading into this one. For Portsmouth, this game comes not long after the passing of club legend Alan Knight, and Fratton Park will want a performance to match the emotion. On the field, the story is straightforward: Portsmouth's stubborn, set-piece-oriented defense against a Blackburn attack that piles up shots but struggles to protect leads and defend set pieces. Whoever wins that battle likely wins the points.

Portsmouth vs Blackburn Predictions FAQs

When is the Portsmouth vs Blackburn English Championship game?

The Portsmouth vs Blackburn game is scheduled to kick off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Where is Portsmouth vs Blackburn being played?

The game will be played at Fratton Park in Portsmouth, England.

What is the latest team news for Portsmouth vs Blackburn?

Portsmouth will assess Terry Devlin ahead of kickoff, with Zak Swanson in line to feature. Blackburn will be without the injured Yuri Ribeiro, while Ryan Alebiosu is recovering from illness.

What is the score prediction for Portsmouth vs Blackburn?

Data models project a 1-1 tie between Portsmouth and Blackburn at Fratton Park.

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