Elapsed:
FT
Half time:
0 : 1
Full time:
2 : 1
Kick off:
15:35
Date:
Sat, 18-Jan-25

Previous Meetings (Last 6 matches)

Tables

Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Form
5Middlesbrough2812884634+1244ddwdlw
18Portsmouth2778123546-1129lwllww
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Fixtures

Team Characteristics

Portsmouth
Middlesbrough

+ Portsmouth's Strengths

Finishing scoring chances
Strong
Attacking set pieces
Strong
Creating chances through individual skill
Strong
Aerial duels
Strong

+ Middlesbrough's Strengths

Creating long shot opportunities
Strong
Creating chances through individual skill
Strong
Counter attacks
Strong
Finishing scoring chances
Strong
Creating scoring chances
Strong
Defending set pieces
Strong

- Portsmouth's Weaknesses

Defending against long shots
Weak
Protecting the lead
Weak
Defending set pieces
Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Weak
Keeping possession of the ball
Very Weak
Defending counter attacks
Very Weak

- Middlesbrough's Weaknesses

Aerial duels
Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Weak
Avoiding offside
Very Weak
Protecting the lead
Very Weak

Portsmouth's Style

  • Long balls
  • Attempt crosses often
  • Take long shots
  • Control the game in the opposition's half
  • Attacking down the left
  • Play with width
  • Take a lot of shots
  • Consistent first eleven
  • Play the offside trap
  • Aggressive

Middlesbrough's Style

  • Possession football
  • Short passes
  • Attempt through balls often
  • Control the game in the opposition's half
  • Attacking down the right
  • Non-aggressive
  • Play the offside trap
  • Opponents play aggressively against them
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* Strengths, weaknesses and styles are calculated from statistics of each player's latest two seasons

Match Forecast

Middlesbrough will score from a fast break situation
Very Likely
Middlesbrough will stray offside often
Very Likely
Portsmouth will dominate in the air
Likely
Portsmouth will score as a result of an opposition error
Likely
Middlesbrough will score a long shot
Likely
Middlesbrough will score as a result of an opposition error
Likely
Portsmouth will be shown a high number of cards
Likely
Middlesbrough will dominate possession
Likely
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.

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