{"id":1424010,"date":"2026-01-15T10:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1424010"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:54:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:54:25","slug":"match-preview-sheffield-wednesday-vs-portsmouth-17-01-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-sheffield-wednesday-vs-portsmouth-17-01-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth meet in a Championship<\/a> clash at Hillsborough, with both clubs searching for momentum as the second half of the 2025\/26 season unfolds. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts are anchored to the foot of the table, but history and the head-to-head record offer them hope against a Portsmouth side whose away form has often let them down in this fixture. Kick-off is set for 15:00 this Saturday in Sheffield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on stubborn head-to-head trends and recent defensive frailties, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Portsmouth to Win<\/strong> as they look the more stable side this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Portsmouth to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Betfair<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nPortsmouth have conceded 17 fewer goals than Wednesday, and their defence looks more organised. Sheffield Wednesday have just one win in 25 league games and sit bottom, while Portsmouth have picked up 6 wins and average nearly a goal more per game.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 No<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(54.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNeither side boasts a clinical striker \u2013 both clubs’ top scorers have just 3 goals. Wednesday struggle to convert chances (25 big misses from 27 created), and Portsmouth have kept more clean sheets. The stats suggest at least one team could blank.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s been a campaign to forget for Sheffield Wednesday, who are bottom with just one win and a -33 goal difference after 25 games. Portsmouth have fared better, sitting 21st, but still only one point above the drop zone. Both clubs are desperate for points to ignite their seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Sheffield Wednesday<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n-33<\/td>\n-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Portsmouth<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n-14<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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