EFL Championship, round 13 · Saturday, 31 October, MSK

Burnley — Portsmouth

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Model prediction for 31 October

Burnley49%
Draw28%
Portsmouth23%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Burnley are clear favourites: 49% against 23% for the opponent, draw 28%.

2.7 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.6).

Over 2.5 goals — 53%, both teams to score — 57%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Burnley are about 0.5 goals per match stronger.

Facts

  • League table: Burnley — No. 21, 8 pts; Portsmouth — No. 20, 8 pts.
  • Last 2 meetings: Burnley 1 win, Portsmouth 0, 1 draw.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Burnley — Portsmouth What is xG?1.6–1.1
Burnley not to lose77%
Portsmouth not to lose51%
No draw72%
Both teams to score: yes57%
Both teams to score: no43%
Total over 2.553%
Total under 2.547%

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Form

Burnley

  • 13.10Charlton Athletic2:2
  • 10.10away · Watford4:0
  • 19.09Derby County1:1
  • 12.09away · Swansea City1:3
  • 08.09away · Wrexham1:1

Portsmouth

  • 11.10away · Southampton0:1
  • 19.09Blackburn Rovers2:2
  • 12.09away · Charlton Athletic0:0
  • 05.09Cardiff City2:0
  • 01.09Derby County0:2

Head to head

  • 01.02.2025Portsmouth — Burnley0:0
  • 21.09.2024Burnley — Portsmouth2:1

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
19Norwich City930617–19-29
20Portsmouth82249–11-28
21Burnley1015415–19-48
22, RelegationWatford102268–19-118

Season 2026/27

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Championship on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 49% will not happen in roughly 51 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →