Portsmouth FC
Football England - EFL Championship Fratton Park Wed 14 Oct 14:45
Sheffield United FC
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Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

United Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -130

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Can Blades Stay Close to the Favourites?

We’ll chance Sheffield United +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Portsmouth. A win delivers a payout at -130 although a draw would still land a return.

Take a closer look at our complete Portsmouth vs Sheffield United betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Preview

Portsmouth clash with Sheffield United at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 14 October.

Portsmouth were beaten last game and this was on the road at St. Mary's. Southampton claimed a 1-0 victory. The Hampshire outfit had 49% possession and two shots on target.

Sheffield United claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-0 victory occurred against Lincoln City at Bramall Lane. The Blades managed five shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, while Patrick Bamford found the net twice and Tahith Chong scored one.

H2H: United Landed 1-0 Victory in Previous Head-to-Head

United have enjoyed three successive victories against Portsmouth. In their last encounter, United claimed a 1-0 away win at Fratton Park. The previous 4 H2H meetings have featured three United wins and one draw.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
14 Sheffield Utd logo Sheffield Utd 9 3 3 3 12 11 1 12:11 12
19 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth 8 2 2 4 9 11 -2 9:11 8
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Portsmouth – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. Pompey have had 53.2% possession and 5.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.

Players to Watch

Top goalscorer Adrian Segecic has found the net 5 times, Marko Milovanovic 2, with Zak Swanson and two other players on 1. Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Tyrese Shade and Adrian Segecic are the leading assists makers with 1.

Sheffield United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.4 goals from 8.4 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 42.4% possession, 2.5 corners awarded and 6.6 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 14.7 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Patrick Bamford is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4 goals, Thomas Cannon has 3 and Sydie Peck is on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Sam McCallum, Joe Rothwell and Sydie Peck who have all made 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Zak Swanson, Regan Poole, Madiodio Dia, Jayden Meghoma, Marlon Pack, Ebou Adams, Ryan Kavuma McQueen, Abu Kamara, Adrian Segecic, Colby Bishop.

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Cooper (GK), Hamza Choudhury, Japhet Tanganga, Liam Kitching, Sam McCallum, Joe Rothwell, Sydie Peck, Tahith Chong, Patrick Bamford, Ben Brereton Díaz, Thomas Cannon.

Main Match Prediction

Sheffield United +0.25 at -130 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Championship clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by United in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by United in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Portsmouth in 4 consecutive games against United.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Championship team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

United +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 56.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth Portsmouth logo 1 - 2 Sheffield United logo Sheffield United

We’re predicting Sheffield United to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +700. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adrian Segecic Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154 BetMGM logo

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) can be backed to record at least one shot on goal at -154. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Adrian Segecic Player Prop Odds

Sydie Peck to Score +420 BetMGM logo

Sydie Peck (United) has netted two goals in his past five Championship matches on the road. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +420 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Sydie Peck Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Portsmouth Over 5.5 Corners -141 BetMGM logo

The past 5 Portsmouth games have involved them having an average of 6.80 corners, with United conceding over 5.5 corners in their previous six away matches. We recommend backing the -141 that Portsmouth are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

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
11.30 5.70 5.60
Home
11.50 6.50 5.00
Away
10.10 4.60 5.50
Sheffield United Logo Sheffield United
Total
9.10 2.50 6.60
Home
9.70 5.10 4.60
Away
10.40 3.10 7.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Sheffield United +0.25 -130
Total Goals Over 2.5 -114
Shots On Target Adrian Segecic Over 0.5 -154

There’s everything to like about this bet builder including United to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, three or more goals to be registered together with Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) to have one or more shots on target.

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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.

Full-Time Result Odds Suggest a Close Contest

With a 43% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Portsmouth are favourites to come out on top in this Championship clash and they’re available at +130 with the bookmakers. Sheffield United are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +195.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Portsmouth at -159 with a safety net or alternatively opt for United at +108.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Under and Over 2.5 Goals are available at similar odds. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -147.

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

Colby Bishop Top of First Goalscorer List

There is +200 available that Colby Bishop finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +525.

Player Goals
Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
First
+525
Anytime
+200
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Thomas Cannon (United)
First
+575
Anytime
+220
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Jordan Ayew (United)
First
+650
Anytime
+240
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Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)
First
+650
Anytime
+250
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Player Shots On Target
Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
-
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Thomas Cannon (United)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-
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Jordan Ayew (United)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-
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Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-
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Four Portsmouth Losses in Past Ten Home Clashes

Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Portsmouth have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

United have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

The previous Fratton Park encounter involved a 1-0 United win against Portsmouth.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Portsmouth logo Portsmouth Home Stats 3-3-4 2.50 1.20 1.30 4 6 5 5
Sheffield United logo Sheffield United Away Stats 4-3-3 2.30 1.30 1.00 5 5 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
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Lineups & Team News

The latest Portsmouth vs United team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Championship lineups and the latest on injuries.

Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Portsmouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Nicolas Schmid
22 Zak Swanson 5 Regan Poole 55 Madiodio Dia 16 Jayden Meghoma
7 Marlon Pack 38 Ebou Adams
25 Ryan Kavuma McQueen 11 Abu Kamara 10 Adrian Segecic
9 Colby Bishop
1 Michael Cooper
8 Hamza Choudhury 5 Japhet Tanganga 15 Liam Kitching 3 Sam McCallum
7 Joe Rothwell 42 Sydie Peck
19 Tahith Chong 45 Patrick Bamford 22 Ben Brereton Díaz
9 Thomas Cannon

Sheffield United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Portsmouth Lineups

11 Oct Championship
Southampton 1-0 Portsmouth
19 Sep Championship
Portsmouth 2-2 Blackburn
12 Sep Championship
Charlton 0-0 Portsmouth
05 Sep Championship
Portsmouth 2-0 Cardiff
01 Sep Championship
Portsmouth 0-2 Derby
29 Aug Championship
Bristol City 2-1 Portsmouth

Previous Sheffield United Lineups

10 Oct Championship
Sheffield Utd 3-0 Lincoln
19 Sep Championship
Stoke 2-1 Sheffield Utd
16 Sep EFL Cup
Fleetwood 1-0 Sheffield Utd
13 Sep Championship
Sheffield Utd 0-1 Wolverhampton
08 Sep Championship
Blackburn 1-2 Sheffield Utd
05 Sep Championship
Sheffield Utd 1-3 Norwich

Injuries & Suspensions

Portsmouth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Franco Umeh-Chibueze Hamstring
Mark Kosznovszky Knee
Sheffield United Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Portsmouth Player Stats & Squad

Manager: John Mousinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Abu Kamara 25 F 8 689 8 0 0 1 0 0
Adrian Segecic 10 M 7 610 7 1 1 1 0 0
Terry Devlin 24 M 7 560 6 2 1 0 2 0
Marlon Pack 38 M 7 560 7 0 0 0 1 0
Zak Swanson 22 D 8 544 6 2 1 0 1 0

Sheffield United Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Chris Wilder

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Japhet Tanganga 5 D 9 810 9 0 1 0 4 0
Michael Cooper 1 G 9 810 9 0 0 0 0 0
Sydie Peck 42 M 9 780 9 0 1 2 2 0
Sam McCallum 3 D 8 639 7 1 0 2 2 0
Patrick Bamford 45 F 8 637 8 1 4 1 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
Championship Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Swansea 9 6 2 1 15:7 20
2 Middlesbrough 9 5 3 1 17:12 18
3 West Ham 9 4 4 1 23:12 16
4 Stoke 9 5 1 3 15:13 16
5 Wolverhampton 8 4 2 2 15:11 14
6 QPR 9 3 5 1 11:8 14
7 Birmingham 9 3 5 1 13:11 14
8 Millwall 9 4 2 3 16:15 14
9 West Brom 9 4 2 3 10:9 14
10 Bristol City 9 4 2 3 12:13 14
11 Southampton 9 5 2 2 20:10 13
12 Charlton 9 3 4 2 8:11 13
13 Blackburn 9 3 3 3 14:13 12
14 Sheffield Utd 9 3 3 3 12:11 12
15 Wrexham 9 2 5 2 10:13 11
16 Lincoln 9 3 2 4 7:11 11
17 Bolton 9 3 1 5 12:17 10
18 Norwich 9 3 0 6 17:19 9
19 Portsmouth 8 2 2 4 9:11 8
20 Watford 9 2 2 5 7:14 8
21 Cardiff 9 1 4 4 11:14 7
22 Burnley 9 1 4 4 13:17 7
23 Derby 9 1 3 5 8:15 6
24 Preston 9 1 1 7 8:16 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Southampton 5 5 0 0 16:4 15
2 Middlesbrough 5 4 1 0 12:7 13
3 Swansea 5 3 2 0 7:2 11
4 West Ham 5 3 1 1 15:5 10
5 Stoke 4 3 0 1 8:3 9
6 Blackburn 5 3 0 2 9:7 9
7 Charlton 5 2 3 0 4:2 9
8 West Brom 5 2 2 1 6:4 8
9 Millwall 4 2 1 1 9:5 7
10 Wolverhampton 3 2 1 0 7:3 7
11 Sheffield Utd 5 2 1 2 7:6 7
12 Watford 5 2 1 2 6:9 7
13 Norwich 4 2 0 2 10:8 6
14 Cardiff 4 1 3 0 7:5 6
15 Bolton 5 2 0 3 6:7 6
16 Bristol City 4 2 0 2 3:4 6
17 Wrexham 4 1 2 1 5:5 5
18 QPR 4 1 2 1 4:4 5
19 Birmingham 4 0 4 0 7:7 4
20 Portsmouth 4 1 1 2 5:7 4
21 Burnley 4 0 3 1 5:6 3
22 Preston 5 1 0 4 4:9 3
23 Lincoln 4 0 2 2 3:6 2
24 Derby 5 0 2 3 4:9 2

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