Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth | Prediction | Championship | 17/01

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17 Jan 2026 10:00

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

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

Under 2.5 Goals

Market: Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.75

1.75

Last updated: 30-04-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

Our prediction is: Draw

Sheffield Wednesday will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth.

We just see some flaws that Portsmouth can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.09, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.

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.

Sheffield Wednesday's Latest Results

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.

Portsmouth's Latest Results