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Championship Matchweek 22
Middlesbrough crestMiddlesbroughDWWLD
15:00
Saturday 19 December 2026 · UK time
Portsmouth crestPortsmouthDWDWL
Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough Add to calendar

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Match preview

Middlesbrough host Portsmouth in Championship Matchweek 22 on Saturday 19 December 2026, 15:00 (UK time) at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough sit 2nd with 29 points from 15 matches, 7 points ahead of 11th-placed Portsmouth.

Middlesbrough are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5). Portsmouth are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Middlesbrough a 45% chance of victory, Portsmouth 28% and the draw 27%. It makes Middlesbrough the favourites, with expected goals of 1.37 against 1.01.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth?

Kick-off is Saturday 19 December 2026, 15:00 UK time.

Where is Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth played?

The match is played at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough.

Who is predicted to win Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth?

Our Poisson data model rates Middlesbrough at 45%, the draw at 27% and Portsmouth at 28%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.