Middlesbrough host Portsmouth at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough on Saturday, Dec 19 at 4:00 PM in the Championship.

Despite playing at home, Middlesbrough face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Portsmouth have won 4 of 10 encounters, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in Portsmouth won 1–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Middlesbrough a slight edge, but Portsmouth are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.