Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers result predicted by supercomputer
Portsmouth return to Championship action this weekend with a home encounter against Blackburn Rovers.
Heading into the final eight games of the season, Portsmouth find themselves five places above the drop zone, but only four points clear.
It has been a mixed campaign for Pompey, who have had results like the win against Leeds United overshadowed by defeats against the likes of Plymouth and Preston.
However, as we approach the final run-in, it will be crucial for the Blues to find form and momentum with their clash against Blackburn at Fratton Park providing them with an excellent opportunity to move one step closer to safety.
Portsmouth need to return to winning ways
John Mousinho was not happy with the manner of defeat against Preston, and if they are to avoid a repeat of that result against Blackburn, performance levels will have to improve massively.
Four of the remaining eight games will be played at Fratton Park, just how important it will be for Portsmouth to find home form at the very least.
However, they will need to be at their best to pick up all three points against Blackburn, with the Opta supercomputer forecasting a draw as the most likely outcome this Saturday.
| Championship | W | D | L | P |
| Portsmouth (17th) | 11 | 9 | 18 | 42 |
Portsmouth have a 43.1 per cent chance of winning the game, while Blackburn have just a 30.2 per cent chance of returning home with all three points.
Mousinho’s side simply need to enter each remaining fixture with a cup final mentality if they are to cement their place in the Championship for the second season running.
Mousinho can seal safety for Portsmouth
Mousinho has done an excellent job at Portsmouth ever since taking over, though a failure to avoid relegation would put a negative spin on his tenure.
Thankfully, Pompey are in an excellent position to avoid that from happening, though consistency needs to be found in their performances if they are to retain their status in the second division.