Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Kick-off is on Saturday 12 December for Portsmouth and Birmingham, a Championship meeting. On our Elo ratings Portsmouth have the edge, 1497 to 1435 once home and away form is split out.
Portsmouth have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their recent matches.
There is no tipster preview on Portsmouth vs Birmingham yet, so head to our Championship tips for the latest picks in the competition.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| PortsmouthHome | Rating | BirminghamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,480 | Overall | 1,558 |
| 1,497 | Match venue | 1,435 |
| 1,497 | At home | 1,565 |
| 1,437 | Away | 1,435 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,465 | Attack | 1,485 |
| 1,525 | Defence | 1,565 |
| 1,464 | Home attack | 1,521 |
| 1,449 | Away attack | 1,396 |
| 1,548 | Home defence | 1,571 |
| 1,490 | Away defence | 1,508 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,537 | Goal environment | 1,540 |
| 1,465 | Home goals | 1,528 |
| 1,572 | Away goals | 1,512 |
| 1,507 | Possession | 1,520 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,524 | Set-piece attack | 1,555 |
| 1,524 | Set-piece defence | 1,554 |
| 1,445 | Close games | 1,532 |
| 1,483 | Winning margin | 1,565 |
Match venue compares Portsmouth at home with Birmingham away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Portsmouth and Birmingham have met five times since February 2012: Portsmouth have won two, Birmingham have taken two and one was drawn. Our Portsmouth vs Birmingham prediction page has every tip on this pairing.