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
22Portsmouth2668123245-1326llwllw
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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 attacks down the wings
Weak
Defending against long shots
Weak
Protecting the lead
Weak
Defending set pieces
Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Weak
Defending counter attacks
Weak
Keeping possession of the ball
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
  • Consistent first eleven
  • 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

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
Middlesbrough will score from a fast break situation
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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