Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sheffield Wednesday's home ground, the Hillsborough Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Sheffield Wednesday preview
Sheffield Wednesday heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 25 matches, The Owls secured 1 victories, 8 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 0.44 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sheffield Wednesday's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.
Sheffield Wednesday has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 18 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 0.72 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Barry Bannan, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Barry Bannan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Sheffield Wednesday has conceded 51 goals in the Championship (an average of 2.04 per game) and 58 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Portsmouth preview
Portsmouth comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 6 victories, 7 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.04 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses.
Pompey's attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 0.88 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.88.
Pompey's offensive system is led by Terry Devlin, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Josh Murphy. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 35 goals with an average of 1.46 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 41 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.58 per match.
Head to head: Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sheffield Wednesday
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D L |
0.44 |
| Home | D D L L L |
0.31 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.58 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 4% | 0% | 8% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.77 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 0.72 | 0.54 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 2.04 | 2.23 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 38% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 8% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 48% | 62% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 28% | 31% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.11 | 1.14 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.76 | 1.56 | 1.99 |
Portsmouth
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D D W |
1.04 |
| Home | W D W L W |
1.38 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 38% | 9% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.15 | 2.55 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.08 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.08 | 1.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 54% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 23% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 31% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 28% | 46% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.61 | 0.9 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.33 | 1.6 |
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