Match Prediction
Match Prediction
England
Preview
Welcome to our Sheffield Wed vs Portsmouth prediction, where we break down everything you need to know ahead of this intriguing Championship fixture at Hillsborough on January 17, 1.96. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for some smart betting tips, we’ve got you covered with all the latest form, tactical insights, and head to head stats. Let’s dive in!
Sheffield Wednesday, or “Wednesday” as most fans call them, have had a season they’d probably rather forget. Sitting at the bottom of the table (24th), they haven’t tasted victory since September—yes, that’s a 20-game winless streak! Their last win? Ironically, it was against Portsmouth, a 1.9 triumph that now feels like a distant memory. Injuries haven’t helped either, with key players like Di’Shon Bernard, Liam Cooper, and Max Lowe all sidelined. Even their defensive rock, Dominic Iorfa, is a recent concern, and Manchester United have recalled the promising Harry Amass. Manager Henrik Pedersen has his work cut out, and with squad depth running thin, he may have to get creative with his line-up.
Portsmouth, or “Pompey” for those in the know, haven’t exactly been flying high either, but they’re faring a bit better in 21st place. They’ve lost just one of their last five matches before a heavy 0-5 stumble against Bristol City. Injuries are also an issue for them, with goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid still recovering and midfielder Mark Kosznovszky out for the season. Manager John Mousinho is focusing on keeping his side energetic and attacking, emphasizing width and a high press, even if their passing accuracy (70.5%) and possession stats (44.8%) aren’t exactly Barcelona-esque.
Historically, the head to head record slightly favors Wednesday, with five wins to Pompey’s three in their last 13 meetings. The last time these two met, it ended 1-1—a result that wouldn’t shock anyone this time around either.
Now, let’s get to the Sheffield Wed vs Portsmouth prediction that everyone’s waiting for. The bookies have this one pretty tight: 3.6.75 for a home win, 3.6.75 for a draw, and 1.9 for an away win. Our best tip? X2 (Portsmouth win or draw), which comes with a trust rating of 6.4/10 and odds of 1.25. If you’re feeling a bit braver, the straight away win (2) is tipped at 1.93 with a trust rating of 5.2.
Our AI also leans heavily towards under 4.3 goals (odds 1.25, confidence 5.1/10), which makes sense given both teams’ recent struggles in front of goal. If you’re looking for value, that’s a solid shout.
To sum up our Sheffield Wed vs Portsmouth prediction: Portsmouth look slightly stronger on paper and in recent form, especially with a squad value of €35.67m compared to Wednesday’s €20.90m. Both teams are desperate for points, but with Wednesday’s injury woes and lack of firepower, our tip is to back Portsmouth to win or draw (X2). If you’re feeling lucky, a narrow away win is worth a punt.
Whatever happens, expect a tense, hard-fought battle at Hillsborough—just don’t expect a goal-fest! Good luck, and may your bets be as accurate as our AI’s predictions (well, most of the time).
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X2 -400
Portsmouth to win or draw with odds of -4002 -111
Portsmouth is expected to win with odds of -111Under 3.5 -385
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -119
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U4.5 -250
Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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 Portsmouth |
20-Sep-25
0:2
| Sheffield Wed  |
| Sheffield Wed |
26-Apr-25
1:1
| Portsmouth |
| Portsmouth |
25-Oct-24
1:2
| Sheffield Wed |
| Portsmouth |
11-Mar-23
0:1
| Sheffield Wed |
| Sheffield Wed |
30-Jul-22
3:3
| Portsmouth |
| Sheffield Wed |
30-Apr-22
4:1
| Portsmouth |
| Portsmouth |
07-Dec-21
0:0
| Sheffield Wed |
Recent Matches of Sheffield Wed| 07 Mar |
Derby
| - |
Sheffield Wed
| - | |
| 28 Feb | L |
Sheffield Wed
| 1 |
Southampton
| 3 |
| 25 Feb | L |
Norwich
| 2 |
Sheffield Wed
| 0 |
| 22 Feb | L |
Sheffield Utd
| 2 |
Sheffield Wed
| 1 |
| 14 Feb | L |
Sheffield Wed
| 1 |
Millwall
| 2 |
| 08 Feb | L |
Swansea
| 4 |
Sheffield Wed
| 0 |
| 31 Jan | L |
Sheffield Wed
| 0 |
Wrexham
| 1 |
| 24 Jan | L |
Bristol City
| 2 |
Sheffield Wed
| 0 |
| 20 Jan | L |
Sheffield Wed
| 0 |
Birmingham
| 2 |
| 17 Jan | L |
Sheffield Wed
| 0 |
Portsmouth
| 1 |
Recent Matches of Portsmouth
| 07 Mar |  Blackburn |
- | Portsmouth |
- | |
| 28 Feb | L | Portsmouth |
0 |  Hull |
1 |
| 24 Feb | L |  Wrexham |
2 | Portsmouth |
1 |
| 21 Feb | W |  Millwall |
1 | Portsmouth |
3 |
| 14 Feb | L | Portsmouth |
0 |  Sheffield Utd |
1 |
| 07 Feb | L |  Preston |
1 | Portsmouth |
0 |
| 31 Jan | W | Portsmouth |
3 |  West Brom |
0 |
| 25 Jan | D | Portsmouth |
1 |  Southampton |
1 |
| 21 Jan | D |  Watford |
1 | Portsmouth |
1 |
| 17 Jan | W | Sheffield Wed |
0 | Portsmouth |
1 |
England - Championship| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry | 35 | 72-38 | 71 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough | 35 | 54-35 | 66 |
| 3 |
Millwall | 35 | 47-40 | 62 |
| 4 |
Ipswich | 33 | 59-34 | 60 |
| 5 |
Hull City | 34 | 56-48 | 60 |
| 6 |
Wrexham | 35 | 54-45 | 57 |
| 7 |
Southampton | 35 | 57-46 | 53 |
| 8 |
Derby | 35 | 52-46 | 51 |
| 9 |
Watford | 35 | 45-41 | 51 |
| 10 |
Bristol City | 35 | 48-44 | 50 |
| 11 |
Preston | 35 | 41-40 | 49 |
| 12 |
Birmingham | 35 | 46-46 | 49 |
| 13 |
Sheffield Utd | 35 | 50-48 | 48 |
| 14 |
Stoke City | 35 | 39-34 | 47 |
| 15 |
QPR | 35 | 46-54 | 47 |
| 16 |
Swansea | 35 | 40-43 | 46 |
| 17 |
Norwich | 35 | 47-44 | 45 |
| 18 |
Charlton | 35 | 33-44 | 41 |
| 19 |
Portsmouth | 34 | 34-44 | 39 |
| 20 |
Blackburn | 35 | 33-46 | 38 |
| 21 |
West Brom | 35 | 34-52 | 35 |
| 22 |
Leicester | 35 | 47-56 | 34 |
| 23 |
Oxford United | 35 | 31-47 | 32 |
| 24 |
Sheffield | 35 | 21-71 | -7 |
