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

Burnley — Portsmouth

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Model prediction for 31 October

Burnley50%
Draw28%
Portsmouth22%
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: 50% against 22% for the opponent, draw 28%.

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

Over 2.5 goals — 45%, both teams to score — 51%.

Why

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

Probabilities

Expected goals: Burnley — Portsmouth What is xG?1.5–1.0
Burnley not to lose78%
Portsmouth not to lose50%
No draw72%
Both teams to score: yes51%
Both teams to score: no49%
Total over 2.545%
Total under 2.555%

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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 50% will not happen in roughly 50 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →