Championship· Regular Season - 10· Fratton Park
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Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 14 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Sheffield Utd or Draw
Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.56
Expected goals
1.4 - 1.3
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More Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Portsmouth +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 85% | 1.18 | 1.05 |
| AH2 +1.5Sheffield Utd +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 82% | 1.22 | 1.14 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 72% | 1.39 | 1.25 |
| 1XPortsmouth or Draw | 67% | 1.50 | 1.36 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 54% | 1.85 | 1.75 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.95 | 1.82 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.05 | 1.92 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 46% | 2.18 | 2.01 |
| 1Portsmouth to win | 36% | 2.78 | 2.40 |
| 2Sheffield Utd to win | 33% | 3.01 | 3.05 |
| XDraw | 31% | 3.25 | 3.40 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 28% | 3.54 | 3.28 |
| AH1 -1.5Portsmouth -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 18% | 5.65 | 4.45 |
| AH2 -1.5Sheffield Utd -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 15% | 6.57 | 6.45 |
Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.30 | 3.20 | 3.00 | - | - | 1.75 | 1.95 |
| 1xBet | 2.27 | 3.40 | 2.99 | 1.92 | 1.82 | 1.72 | 2.01 |
| Dafabet | 2.40 | 3.40 | 3.05 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.30 | 3.25 | 3.10 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.73 | 2.00 |
| Marathonbet | 2.25 | 3.40 | 2.98 | 1.92 | 1.82 | 1.72 | 1.98 |
| Betfair | 2.30 | 3.40 | 3.00 | 1.91 | 1.83 | 1.73 | 2.10 |
| BetVictor | 2.30 | 3.30 | 3.00 | 1.89 | 1.78 | 1.70 | 2.00 |
| Pinnacle | 2.38 | 3.45 | 3.10 | 2.01 | 1.88 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.28 | 3.11 | 2.86 | 2.05 | 1.79 | - | - |
| Betano | 2.37 | 3.30 | 3.10 | 1.93 | 1.91 | 1.67 | 2.12 |
Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd preview & analysis
Match preview
Portsmouth host Sheffield Utd in the Championship (Regular Season - 10) at Fratton Park on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Portsmouth arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 5. Most recently they lost to Southampton 0-1 away. They're 20th in the table with 8 points from 8 games. Sheffield Utd are struggling for results, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Lincoln 3-0 at home. They're 15th in the table with 12 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Portsmouth have won 1, Sheffield Utd have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 1.8 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Portsmouth narrow favourites: Portsmouth 36%, draw 31%, Sheffield Utd 33%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.4 - 1.3 in expected goals), with 49% for over 2.5 and 54% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Sheffield Utd should avoid defeat, and double chance covers the draw. Our pick is Sheffield Utd or Draw at 1.62, which our model rates at a 64% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Portsmouth 1-0 Sheffield Utd.
Recent form
Portsmouth- 11 OctASouthampton0-1
- 19 SeptHBlackburn2-2
- 12 SeptACharlton0-0
- 5 SeptHCardiff2-0
- 1 SeptHDerby0-2
Sheffield Utd- 10 OctHLincoln3-0
- 19 SeptAStoke City1-2
- 16 SeptAFleetwood Town0-1
- 13 SeptHWolves0-1
- 8 SeptABlackburn2-1
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 4 |  West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| 13 |  Southampton | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 13 |
| 14 |  Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 12 |
| 16 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 |  Lincoln | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 |  Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| 19 |  Norwich | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -2 | 9 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 22 |  Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd: FAQ
What is the Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd prediction?
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Our tip is Sheffield Utd or Draw at odds of 1.62. Our predicted score is Portsmouth 1-0 Sheffield Utd.
Who is the favourite to win Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd?
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Portsmouth are favourites. Our model gives Portsmouth a 36% chance of winning, Sheffield Utd 33%, and the draw 31%.
Will both teams score in Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd?
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We rate both teams to score at 54%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd kick off?
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Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at Fratton Park, Portsmouth.
