The encounter between Wolverhampton and Portsmouth is set to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday, 20/10.
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
2nd Half Draw
Why we predict the second half to end in a draw
We expect a draw in the second half for the Wolverhampton vs Portsmouth clash.
Neither side may fully dominate after the interval, with both teams managing the game carefully. A tight and balanced second period could end all square.
Key Betting Insights
Wolverhampton
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 3 of their last 5 matches
Portsmouth
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Portsmouth's last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
2nd Half Draw: 7/4
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Wolverhampton Preview
Wolverhampton has completed 9 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.56 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 16 goals (1.78 per game) and conceded 14 (1.56 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Wolverhampton has played 56 matches, scoring 64 goals (1.14 per match) and conceding 93 (1.66 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Wolverhampton
Goals Scored:66
Goals Conceded:94
Average Goals Scored:1.16
Average Goals Conceded:1.65
Wins:14
Goal Difference:-28
Date
Game
Result
16/10
Burnley
1 - 2
Wolverhampton
W
13/10
Wolverhampton
1 - 3
Bolton Wanderers
L
10/10
Middlesbrough
1 - 0
Wolverhampton
L
20/09
Wolverhampton
1 - 0
West Bromwich
W
16/09
Everton
1 - 0
Wolverhampton
L
Wolverhampton to win the match: 4/6
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Portsmouth Preview
Across 9 EFL Championship matches, Portsmouth has posted 3 victories, 2 stalemates, and 4 defeats, averaging 1.22 points per fixture. In those games they scored 12 (1.33 per match) and conceded 13 (1.44 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Portsmouth has earned 17 wins from 58 matches across all competitions, scoring 64 goals (1.1 per match) and conceding 86 (1.48 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Portsmouth
Goals Scored:64
Goals Conceded:86
Average Goals Scored:1.1
Average Goals Conceded:1.48
Wins:17
Goal Difference:-22
Date
Game
Result
17/10
Norwich City
0 - 1
Portsmouth
W
14/10
Portsmouth
3 - 2
Sheffield United
W
11/10
Southampton
1 - 0
Portsmouth
L
19/09
Portsmouth
2 - 2
Blackburn Rovers
D
12/09
Charlton Athletic
0 - 0
Portsmouth
D
Portsmouth to win the match: 4/1
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Statistical Insights for Wolverhampton vs Portsmouth
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 Wolverhampton vs Portsmouth fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Wolverhampton
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
L
W
L
1.2
Home
L
W
W
D
W
2
Away
W
L
L
W
D
1.4
Portsmouth
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
L
D
D
1.6
Home
W
D
W
L
L
1.4
Away
W
L
D
L
W
1.4
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Home Win
4/6
59.88%
Draw
3/1
24.88%
Away Win
9/2
17.39%
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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
Wolverhampton
4
last 5 matches
Portsmouth
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Portsmouth scored +50% more goals than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Wolverhampton and Portsmouth goals scored count, last 5 matches
Burnley
2
Bolton Wanderers
1
Middlesbrough
0
West Bromwich
1
Everton
0
1
Norwich City
3
Sheffield United
0
Southampton
2
Blackburn Rovers
0
Charlton Athletic
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Wolverhampton
6
last 5 matches
Portsmouth
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Wolverhampton conceded +20% more goals than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Wolverhampton and Portsmouth goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Burnley
1
Bolton Wanderers
3
Middlesbrough
1
West Bromwich
0
Everton
1
0
Norwich City
2
Sheffield United
1
Southampton
2
Blackburn Rovers
0
Charlton Athletic
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Key metrics
Corners
Wolverhampton
31
last 5 matches
Portsmouth
29
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Wolverhampton received +7% more corners than Portsmouth in the last 5 matches.
Wolverhampton and Portsmouth corners count, last 5 matches
Burnley
6
Bolton Wanderers
9
Middlesbrough
6
West Bromwich
8
Everton
2
1
Norwich City
10
Sheffield United
4
Southampton
9
Blackburn Rovers
5
Charlton Athletic
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Key metrics
Cards
Wolverhampton
10
last 5 matches
Portsmouth
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Portsmouth received +10% more cards than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Wolverhampton and Portsmouth cards count, last 5 matches
Burnley
1
Bolton Wanderers
3
Middlesbrough
3
West Bromwich
1
Everton
2
2
Norwich City
3
Sheffield United
3
Southampton
2
Blackburn Rovers
1
Charlton Athletic
Dave Kuzio
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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.
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