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Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth preview and prediction
Middlesbrough host Portsmouth on Saturday 19 December in a Championship clash. A 134-point Elo gap makes Middlesbrough the side to beat, with Portsmouth rated 1456.
This has the look of a tight one: the combined numbers come to just 0.5 goals a game. Middlesbrough have kept a clean sheet in 90% of their recent matches.
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Form & key stats
Per game
Middlesbrough at home vs Portsmouth away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +91Middlesbrough
- Venue edge
- +134Middlesbrough
| MiddlesbroughHome | Rating | PortsmouthAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,611 | Overall | 1,521 |
| 1,590 | Match venue | 1,456 |
| 1,590 | At home | 1,512 |
| 1,560 | Away | 1,456 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,554 | Attack | 1,471 |
| 1,552 | Defence | 1,548 |
| 1,502 | Home attack | 1,474 |
| 1,561 | Away attack | 1,447 |
| 1,593 | Home defence | 1,550 |
| 1,521 | Away defence | 1,511 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,440 | Goal environment | 1,532 |
| 1,293 | Home goals | 1,467 |
| 1,647 | Away goals | 1,565 |
| 1,560 | Possession | 1,504 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,561 | Set-piece attack | 1,517 |
| 1,561 | Set-piece defence | 1,517 |
| 1,568 | Close games | 1,485 |
| 1,628 | Winning margin | 1,523 |
Match venue compares Middlesbrough at home with Portsmouth 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.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.