How it finished
West Ham United beat Portsmouth 3–1. Bawler's model had West Ham United in front at 47% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. West Ham United had 12 shots (8 on target) to Portsmouth's 12 (4), with 45% of the ball against 55%. Expected goals finished 2.0 to 0.7.
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.
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Who won West Ham United vs Portsmouth?
West Ham United beat Portsmouth 3–1. Bawler's model had West Ham United in front at 47% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. West Ham United had 12 shots (8 on target) to Portsmouth's 12 (4), with 45% of the ball against 55%. Expected goals finished 2.0 to 0.7.
What was the final score in West Ham United vs Portsmouth?
West Ham United 3–1 Portsmouth, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the England: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with West Ham United 47%, the draw 31% and Portsmouth 22%.
What were the stats in West Ham United vs Portsmouth?
Full-time: Possession 45%–55%, Expected goals (xG) 2.0–0.7, Shots 12–12, Shots on target 8–4, Shots inside box 11–5, Big chances 7–0, Corners 3–7, Saves 3–5, Fouls 12–19, Offsides 5–0, Yellow cards 1–2.
Did both teams score in West Ham United vs Portsmouth?
Yes — both West Ham United and Portsmouth scored, finishing 3–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for West Ham United vs Portsmouth right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said West Ham United 47%, it finished West Ham United (47% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Over 1.5 Goals 68%, it finished Landed; Second call — we said Under 2.5 Goals 54%, it finished Missed.