Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd prediction, team news and best bets

Kick-off: Wed 14 Oct, 7:45pm / Fratton Park / Championship (UK time)

Portsmouth form

Portsmouth's recent form has been inconsistent. Over their last ten matches, they have secured two wins, three draws, and five losses. Their goal-scoring record at home shows an average of 1 goal per game, while they have conceded an average of 1.4 goals. They have managed to keep three clean sheets in these ten home fixtures.

Sheffield Utd form

Sheffield Utd arrives with a mixed bag of results from their last ten outings, recording five wins, two draws, and three losses. On the road, they have averaged 1.4 goals scored per game and conceded 1.3 goals. They have kept two clean sheets in their last ten away matches.

Head-to-head

In the last five encounters between these two sides, Sheffield Utd has held the upper hand with three wins. Portsmouth has one victory, and one match ended in a draw. The most recent fixture saw Sheffield Utd claim a 0-1 away win in February 2026, following a 3-0 home victory for them in November 2025. The last draw was a 0-0 encounter at Fratton Park in September 2024.

Prediction

Considering the recent head-to-head record and Sheffield Utd's slightly better overall form, they might be considered to have a marginal edge in this fixture. However, Portsmouth will be playing at home, which could provide a boost. Both teams have shown a tendency to score and concede, suggesting this could be an open contest.

Recommended bet

Both Teams to Score: Yes @ 1.73

Our recommended bet for this match is Both Teams to Score – Yes, with odds of 1.73. This is supported by Portsmouth's average of 1 goal scored and 1.4 goals conceded at home, alongside Sheffield Utd's average of 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded away. Both teams have demonstrated a capacity to find the net, but also to allow opposition goals.

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