Burnley vs Portsmouth – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Portsmouth at 44% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Burnley vs Portsmouth encounter.
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Match Analysis
Burnley host Portsmouth at Turf Moor in Championship, Regular Season - 13. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 31 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Burnley stand at 1W 4D 5L from 10 Championship matches — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L D W D L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Burnley, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Burnley's form when playing at home: 0W 6D 4L across 10 games at Turf Moor this term (0.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Championship games this season, Portsmouth have recorded 4W 3D 3L from 10 outings — 1.50 PPG. Last five: D L W W D. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Portsmouth, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Portsmouth's away record: 4W 3D 3L from 10 road trips in Championship this season (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Portsmouth — 0.80 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.50 vs 0.70). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Burnley register both teams scoring in 80% of relevant matches, Portsmouth in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Burnley, 0 for Portsmouth and 1 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.5 per contest from 2 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 1 Feb 2025, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.5 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
Burnley in-play tendencies (49 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 56% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
Portsmouth in-play tendencies (49 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Burnley 65% and Portsmouth 55% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Burnley 55% | Portsmouth 45%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Burnley 1.03 xG and Portsmouth 1.34 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Burnley attack 0.852 / defence 1.200 | Portsmouth attack 0.859 / defence 0.834. League average goals — home 1.447 / away 1.305. Data: 11 Burnley games / 56 Portsmouth games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Burnley 29% | Draw 27% | Portsmouth 44%. Fair-value odds: Burnley 3.45 | Draw 3.70 | Portsmouth 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 42% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.37. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 58% — total xG of 2.37 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Portsmouth at 44% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Portsmouth offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.37 combined xG gives a 42% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 48% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Burnley 80% | Portsmouth 60% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Burnley vs Portsmouth | Competition: Championship, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Turf Moor • Kick-off: Saturday 31 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Burnley 29% | Draw 27% | Portsmouth 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 42% | BTTS 48% | xG Burnley 1.03 / Portsmouth 1.34 • Poisson strength factors: Burnley attack 0.852 / def 1.200 | Portsmouth attack 0.859 / def 0.834 | league avg home 1.447 / away 1.305 • Poisson stance: Portsmouth (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.03
Burnley xG
Expected Goals
1.34
Portsmouth xG
48%
BTTS
69%
Over 1.5
42%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Burnley vs Portsmouth kick off?
Burnley vs Portsmouth is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Turf Moor.
Where is Burnley vs Portsmouth being played?
The match is being played at Turf Moor.
What competition is Burnley vs Portsmouth part of?
Burnley vs Portsmouth is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the Championship (England).
Who is favourite to win Burnley vs Portsmouth?
Our statistical model gives Burnley a 29% chance of winning, Portsmouth a 44% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Portsmouth the favourite.
Will both teams score in Burnley vs Portsmouth?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Burnley and Portsmouth will score (BTTS).
Will Burnley vs Portsmouth have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 42%.
What is the head-to-head record between Burnley and Portsmouth?
Record (2 meetings): Burnley 1W | Draws 1 | Portsmouth 0W.
What form are Burnley and Portsmouth in?
Burnley (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-D-W-D-L. Portsmouth (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.10 | L5 D-L-W-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Burnley's attack at 0.85x the league average against Portsmouth's defence at 0.83x — combine the two and it projects 1.03 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Portsmouth's attack versus Burnley's defence, projects 1.34 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 11/56 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (11.0%), 0-1 (10.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Portsmouth Win
29%
3.49
27%
3.65
44%
2.27
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
12.5%
Away win
1 – 0
9.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.03
Burnley xG
Total xG
2.37
1.34
Portsmouth xG
3.49
29%
Home win
3.65
27%
Draw
2.27
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
42%
Over 2.5
2.38
58%
Under 2.5
1.72
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.10
52%
BTTS No
1.91
Clean Sheet
26%
3.84
36%
2.80
Win to Nil
7%
13.40
16%
6.37
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.3 | 12.5 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.6 | 12.9 | 8.7 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Burnley vs Portsmouth?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.6%.
How many goals are Burnley and Portsmouth expected to score?
The model projects 1.03 expected goals for Burnley and 1.34 for Portsmouth, a combined total of 2.37.
How confident is the prediction model for Burnley vs Portsmouth?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Burnley come into this having played 49 games, going 5W 15D 29L for 0.61 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-W-D-L. The sample for Burnley is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Portsmouth sit at 1.24 PPG from 49 outings (16W 13D 20L), a run that reads D-L-W-W-D across their last five. The sample for Portsmouth is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Portsmouth carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.63 PPG clear of Burnley — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Venue Form
Burnley's home form reads 2W 11D 12L across 25 games on their own ground, a 0.68 PPG return.
Away from home, Portsmouth have taken 1.12 points per game from 25 outings (7W 7D 11L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Portsmouth come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Burnley are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.96 conceded per game recently; Portsmouth are on 1.14 scored and 1.41 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Burnley have seen both teams score in 65% of their recent games.
Last 49 Results — Championship
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Burnley
Blended
Portsmouth
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Burnley and Portsmouth in coming into this match?
Burnley have gone 5W 15D 29L in their last 49 games (0.61 PPG), while Portsmouth have gone 16W 13D 20L in their last 49 (1.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Burnley at home or Portsmouth away?
Portsmouth's away record (1.12 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Burnley at home: 0.68 PPG; Portsmouth away: 1.12 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Championship. It has been a while since the last meeting — 1 February 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Burnley
1
Draws
0
Portsmouth
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Burnley and Portsmouth?
From 2 meetings on record, Burnley have won 1, Portsmouth have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Burnley and Portsmouth last play each other?
They last met on 1 February 2025, when Portsmouth 0-0 Burnley.
Who has won more matches between Burnley and Portsmouth?
Burnley have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Burnley are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Portsmouth are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Burnley 56%, Portsmouth 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 40% (Burnley) and 48% (Portsmouth).
On the defensive side: Burnley have failed to score in 36% of games; Portsmouth in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Burnley home games / Portsmouth away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Burnley play Portsmouth?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 56% of Burnley's games and 60% of Portsmouth's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Burnley vs Portsmouth usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 40% of Burnley's recent games and 48% of Portsmouth's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Burnley and Portsmouth tend to score early?
Burnley have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Portsmouth in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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