How it finished
Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers drew 2–2. Bawler's model favoured Portsmouth at 42% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave the draw 28%. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. Portsmouth had 20 shots (6 on target) to Blackburn Rovers' 8 (5), with 50% of the ball against 50%. Expected goals finished 1.5 to 0.5.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Second-half goals are our full-match forecast minus our first half.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
First half — what we expected
Chance of at least one goal before half-time: 72%
First-half chances
How the match splits
How to read this
First-half numbers are our full-match forecast split by how much of each side's shooting and corners usually comes before the break. The small bars under each number are that side's most recent first halves (up to six).
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers?
Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers drew 2–2. Bawler's model favoured Portsmouth at 42% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave the draw 28%. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. Portsmouth had 20 shots (6 on target) to Blackburn Rovers' 8 (5), with 50% of the ball against 50%. Expected goals finished 1.5 to 0.5.
What was the final score in Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers?
Portsmouth 2–2 Blackburn Rovers, played on 19 Sept 2026 in the England: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with Portsmouth 42%, the draw 28% and Blackburn Rovers 30%.
What were the stats in Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers?
Full-time: Possession 50%–50%, Expected goals (xG) 1.5–0.5, Shots 20–8, Shots on target 6–5, Shots inside box 15–7, Big chances 1–1, Corners 9–7, Saves 3–4, Fouls 16–9, Offsides 2–2, Yellow cards 2–1.
Did both teams score in Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers?
Yes — both Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers scored, finishing 2–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Portsmouth or draw 70%, it finished Draw (28% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 71%, it finished Landed.