EFL Championship

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 19:45

Portsmouth

Team Performance 6 out of 10

Sheffield United

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 14/10

The encounter between Portsmouth and Sheffield United is set to kick off at 19:45 on Wednesday, 14/10.

This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Sheffield United Win

Why we predict Sheffield United to win the match

Our prediction is Sheffield United to win the match.

Sheffield United have the quality and momentum to secure a win on the road. With their recent performances and attacking confidence, they’re well-positioned to claim victory.

Key Betting Insights

Portsmouth

Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Portsmouth's last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches

Sheffield United

Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Sheffield United's last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

Sheffield United Win: 9/5

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Portsmouth Preview

Portsmouth has completed 7 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.14 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 9 goals (1.29 per game) and conceded 10 (1.43 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Portsmouth has played 56 matches, scoring 61 goals (1.09 per match) and conceding 83 (1.48 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Portsmouth

Goals Scored: 61

Goals Conceded: 83

Average Goals Scored: 1.09

Average Goals Conceded: 1.48

Wins: 16

Goal Difference: -22

Date	Game	Result
19/09	Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers	D
12/09	Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Portsmouth	D
05/09	Portsmouth 2 - 0 Cardiff City	W
01/09	Portsmouth 0 - 2 Derby County	L
29/08	Bristol City 2 - 1 Portsmouth	L

Portsmouth to win the match: 11/8

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £23.75

Sheffield United Preview

Across 8 EFL Championship matches, Sheffield United has posted 2 victories, 3 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 1.13 points per fixture. In those games they scored 9 (1.13 per match) and conceded 11 (1.38 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Sheffield United has earned 22 wins from 59 matches across all competitions, scoring 84 goals (1.42 per match) and conceding 85 (1.44 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Sheffield United

Goals Scored: 87

Goals Conceded: 85

Average Goals Scored: 1.45

Average Goals Conceded: 1.42

Wins: 23

Goal Difference: 2

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Sheffield United 3 - 0 Lincoln City	W
19/09	Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United	L
16/09	Fleetwood Town 1 - 0 Sheffield United	L
13/09	Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton	L
08/09	Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United	W

Sheffield United to win the match: 9/5

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Statistical Insights for Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Portsmouth vs Sheffield United fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Portsmouth

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D D W L L	1
Home	D W L L D	1
Away	D L W L W	1.4

Sheffield United

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W L L L W	1.2
Home	W L L W D	1.4
Away	L L W D W	1.4

Favourite

Home Win

11/8

42.55%

Draw

12/5

29.85%

Away Win

9/5

35.71%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Portsmouth

last 5 matches

Sheffield United

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Sheffield United scored +20% more goals than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.

Portsmouth and Sheffield United goals scored count, last 5 matches

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Cardiff City

Derby County

Bristol City

Lincoln City

Stoke City

Fleetwood Town

Wolverhampton

Blackburn Rovers

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Portsmouth

last 5 matches

Sheffield United

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Portsmouth conceded +20% more goals than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.

Portsmouth and Sheffield United goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Cardiff City

Derby County

Bristol City

Lincoln City

Stoke City

Fleetwood Town

Wolverhampton

Blackburn Rovers

Key metrics

Corners

Portsmouth

last 5 matches

Sheffield United

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Portsmouth received +264% more corners than Sheffield United in the last 5 matches.

Portsmouth and Sheffield United corners count, last 5 matches

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Cardiff City

Derby County

Bristol City

Lincoln City

Stoke City

Fleetwood Town

Wolverhampton

Blackburn Rovers

Key metrics

Cards

Portsmouth

last 5 matches

Sheffield United

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Sheffield United received +225% more cards than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.

Portsmouth and Sheffield United cards count, last 5 matches

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Cardiff City

Derby County

Bristol City

Lincoln City

Stoke City

Fleetwood Town

Wolverhampton

Blackburn Rovers

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.