Portsmouth FC
Football England - EFL Championship Fratton Park Sat 14 Feb 10:00
Sheffield United FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

Portsmouth square off against Sheffield United at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 14 February.

Blades Facing Tough Test vs Pompey

The way forward could be to back Portsmouth with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -111 against Sheffield United. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

3-0 United Win When Teams Last Clashed

Portsmouth suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Deepdale against Preston North End. The Hampshire team had the majority of the ball boasting 63% possession and four shots on target.

Sheffield United lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Middlesbrough by a 2-1 scoreline at Bramall Lane. Chris Wilder's men were restricted to just 37% possession and had five shots on goal, while Patrick Bamford was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

United have beaten Portsmouth in their last two encounters, winning by 3-0 and 2-1 scorelines when hosting at Bramall Lane. In addition to a draw, United have been dominant with two wins in the previous 3 H2H matches.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
17 Sheffield Utd logo Sheffield Utd 39 15 5 19 54 54 0 54:54 50
21 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth 38 10 10 18 37 54 -17 37:54 40
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Portsmouth – Last 10 League Games

Pompey have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Pompey have averaged 52.4% possession and 5.9 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 4.8 corners from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

The three top scorers are Ebou Adams, Adrian Segecic and Callum Lang, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Conor Chaplin has made the most assists with 3.

Sheffield United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 14.0 attempts, 5.3 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Steel City side average 49.8% possession, 6.5 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

Patrick Bamford has scored 5 goals, followed by Andre Brooks and Callum O'Hare on 3. Gustavo Hamer has managed 6 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Zak Swanson, Andre Dozzell, Ebou Adams, Adrian Segecic, John Swift, Millenic Alli, Colby Bishop.

Sheffield United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Michael Cooper (GK), Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Harrison Burrows, Andre Brooks, Kalvin Phillips, Djibril Soumare, Gustavo Hamer, Thomas Cannon, Patrick Bamford.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Portsmouth vs Sheffield United betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

Portsmouth look a good bet in this Championship clash and we can back them at -111 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Championship experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

Key Portsmouth vs Sheffield United league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by United in 3 consecutive games on the road.
Pompey +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth Portsmouth logo 2 - 1 Sheffield United logo Sheffield United

Our prediction for the correct score is Portsmouth to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +750. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adrian Segecic to Score +370 BetMGM logo

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) has managed two goals in his past five Championship games. We’ll take a chance at +370 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

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Corners Prediction

Portsmouth Over 4.5 Corners -141 BetMGM logo

We’ve seen an average of 6.60 corners for Portsmouth in their past 5 matches, while the previous six United away games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Portsmouth Team Corners line to get covered at -141.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Portsmouth Logo Portsmouth
Total
10.70 5.90 4.80
Home
9.90 5.70 4.20
Away
11.70 5.30 6.40
Sheffield United Logo Sheffield United
Total
12.10 6.50 5.60
Home
12.30 8.10 4.20
Away
12.40 6.60 5.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Portsmouth +0.25 -111
Total Goals Over 2.5 -110
Anytime Goalscorer Adrian Segecic +370

We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: Portsmouth to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, at least three goals to be registered along with Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) to be on the scoresheet.

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Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

United Made Favourites by the Bookies

Sheffield United are the skinniest price to succeed in this Championship clash, with the favourites afforded a 45% probability based on their +120 betting odds with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Portsmouth are trading at +220.

United and Portsmouth can be backed at -175 and +123 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -143.

Championship matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Colby Bishop Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find Colby Bishop at +500 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +195 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals
Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
First
+195
Anytime
+500
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Patrick Bamford (United)
First
+200
Anytime
+500
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Tyrese Campbell (United)
First
+260
Anytime
+600
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Danny Ings (United)
First
+290
Anytime
+650
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Past Ten Portsmouth Home Clashes Have Led to Four Victories

Portsmouth have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Sheffield United have not won in the past three away matches. Chris Wilder's men have six defeats, three wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

When the sides last met at Fratton Park, Portsmouth drew 0-0 with United.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth Home Stats 4-3-3 2.40 1.30 1.10 5 5 6 4
Sheffield United logo Sheffield United Away Stats 3-1-6 3.40 1.50 1.90 6 4 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth League Stats
Sheffield United logo Sheffield United League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Portsmouth vs United team news before betting. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Nicolas Schmid
24 Terry Devlin 5 Regan Poole 3 Connor Ogilvie 22 Zak Swanson
21 Andre Dozzell 38 Ebou Adams
10 Adrian Segecic 8 John Swift 27 Millenic Alli
9 Colby Bishop
1 Michael Cooper
38 Femi Seriki 2 Japhet Tanganga 6 Tyler Bindon 14 Harrison Burrows
11 Andre Brooks 27 Kalvin Phillips 18 Djibril Soumare 8 Gustavo Hamer
7 Thomas Cannon 45 Patrick Bamford

Sheffield United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Portsmouth Substitutes

  • 2Jordan Williams
  • 7Marlon Pack
  • 16Luke Le Roux
  • 17Ibane Bowat
  • 25Makenzie Kirk
  • 26Josef Bursik
  • 40Jacob Brown
  • 47Gustavo Caballero
  • 55Madiodio Dia

Sheffield United Substitutes

  • 4Ollie Arblaster
  • 5Leo Hjelde
  • 9Danny Ings
  • 10Callum O'Hare
  • 12Ki-Jana Hoever
  • 17Adam Davies
  • 23Tyrese Campbell
  • 25Mark McGuinness
  • 42Sydie Peck

Previous Portsmouth Lineups

07 Feb Championship
Preston 1-0 Portsmouth
31 Jan Championship
Portsmouth 3-0 West Brom
25 Jan Championship
Portsmouth 1-1 Southampton
21 Jan Championship
Watford 1-1 Portsmouth
17 Jan Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-1 Portsmouth
11 Jan FA Cup
Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal

Previous Sheffield United Lineups

09 Feb Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-2 Middlesbrough
03 Feb Championship
Sheffield Utd 3-1 Oxford
31 Jan Championship
Millwall 1-1 Sheffield Utd
24 Jan Championship
Sheffield Utd 3-1 Ipswich
21 Jan Championship
Southampton 1-0 Sheffield Utd
17 Jan Championship
Charlton 1-0 Sheffield Utd

Injuries & Suspensions

Portsmouth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Franco Umeh-Chibueze Hamstring
Mark Kosznovszky Knee
Josh Murphy Hamstring
Josh Knight Low back
Sheffield United Injury Table
Type Name Info
Femi Seriki Red card (direc
Louie Marsh Thigh
Sam McCallum Other
Michael Cooper Muscle
Team Squads

Portsmouth Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Mousinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Andre Dozzell 21 M 28 2417 28 0 1 1 7 0
Regan Poole 5 D 26 2340 26 1 0 0 5 0
Colby Bishop 9 F 26 2107 23 3 1 0 2 0
Ebou Adams 38 M 28 1893 20 10 3 0 8 0
Conor Chaplin 36 M 28 1728 20 8 1 3 2 0

Sheffield United Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Chris Wilder

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Michael Cooper 1 G 31 2745 31 0 0 0 0 0
Callum O'Hare 10 M 31 2436 29 2 7 6 2 0
Japhet Tanganga 2 D 27 2384 27 0 1 0 5 1
Sydie Peck 42 M 25 2154 24 1 4 1 5 0
Femi Seriki 38 D 25 1691 18 9 1 4 4 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 39 24 8 7 81:40 80
2 Middlesbrough 39 20 11 8 59:37 71
3 Ipswich 38 19 12 7 67:39 69
4 Millwall 39 20 9 10 53:44 69
5 Hull 39 20 6 13 62:57 66
6 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63:48 63
7 Wrexham 39 17 12 10 60:51 63
8 Derby 39 17 9 13 56:48 60
9 Watford 39 14 14 11 50:46 56
10 Norwich 39 16 6 17 52:46 54
11 Birmingham 39 14 11 14 48:49 53
12 QPR 39 15 8 16 55:61 53
13 Preston 39 13 13 13 45:49 52
14 Swansea 39 15 7 17 44:49 52
15 Stoke 39 14 9 16 46:43 51
16 Bristol City 39 14 9 16 49:50 51
17 Sheffield Utd 39 15 5 19 54:54 50
18 Charlton 39 12 12 15 36:46 48
19 Blackburn 39 11 10 18 36:49 43
20 West Brom 39 11 10 18 40:54 43
21 Portsmouth 38 10 10 18 37:54 40
22 Leicester 39 11 12 16 51:60 39
23 Oxford 39 9 12 18 36:51 39
24 Sheffield Wed 39 1 9 29 24:79 -6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 19 14 3 2 40:15 45
2 Ipswich 20 12 7 1 36:14 43
3 Southampton 19 10 6 3 29:14 36
4 Middlesbrough 19 10 6 3 27:14 36
5 Watford 20 10 6 4 29:20 36
6 Millwall 20 11 3 6 28:23 36
7 Birmingham 19 9 8 2 33:19 35
8 Swansea 20 10 5 5 28:22 35
9 Wrexham 20 9 6 5 36:30 33
10 Hull 20 10 3 7 32:32 33
11 Derby 20 8 6 6 27:25 30
12 Preston 20 8 6 6 26:24 30
13 Stoke 19 8 5 6 29:21 29
14 QPR 19 9 2 8 35:31 29
15 West Brom 19 7 7 5 23:23 28
16 Charlton 19 8 4 7 18:19 28
17 Sheffield Utd 19 8 3 8 30:23 27
18 Bristol City 20 7 4 9 28:27 25
19 Norwich 19 8 1 10 23:23 25
20 Leicester 19 7 4 8 26:28 25
21 Portsmouth 19 6 4 9 19:20 22
22 Oxford 19 5 7 7 17:24 22
23 Blackburn 20 4 7 9 18:25 19
24 Sheffield Wed 20 0 5 15 10:41 5