Portsmouth vs Sheffield United prediction — Championship · Wed 14 Oct · 19:45 UK

Championship · Wed 14 Oct · 19:45 UK
38Portsmouth win27Draw35Sheffield United win
Full time
3–2

How it finished

Portsmouth beat Sheffield United 3–2. Portsmouth had 24 shots (7 on target) to Sheffield United's 11 (4), with 67% of the ball against 33%. Expected goals finished 2.2 to 2.0.

PortsmouthFull-time statsSheffield…
67%Possession33%
2.2Expected goals (xG)2.0
24Shots11
7Shots on target4
15Shots inside box8
3Big chances3
10Corners6
2Saves4
6Fouls7
4Offsides1
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards1
We predicted
1–0
Likeliest score if Portsmouth win (9%). Single likeliest exact score: 1–1 (13%)
Expected goals
1.4v1.3
2.7 in total
Both teams score
55%
Leans yes
3+ goals
51%
Leans likely

What we expected from each side

The grey number is their average over the last six.

PortsmouthPortsmouthSheffield UnitedSheffield United
1.4Goals1.3
17.1Shots10.4
5.0On target3.1
6.5Corners2.4
PortsmouthPortsmouthSheffield UnitedSheffield United
0.7Goals0.8
7.9Shots4.9
2.3On target1.4
3.1Corners1.1
PortsmouthPortsmouthSheffield UnitedSheffield United
0.7Goals0.6
9.2Shots5.6
2.7On target1.7
3.5Corners1.3

What we said the chances were

2 or more goals75%
Portsmouth to score75%
Goal before half-time75%
Sheffield United to score73%
3 goals or fewer71%

First half — what we expected

Portsmouth
48%
to score before half-time
Sheffield United
53%
to score before half-time

First half — what we expected

How likely we said each side was to reach these totals before half-time.

PortsmouthPortsmouthSheffield UnitedSheffield United
61%7+ shots25%
39%9+ shots10%
86%1+ shots on target71%
38%3+ shots on target19%
76%2+ corners30%
37%4+ corners<10%

League position

Sheffield United in their league tableUpper half

Head to head

Feb 2026Portsmouth 0–1 Sheffield United
Nov 2025Sheffield United 3–0 Portsmouth
Feb 2025Sheffield United 2–1 Portsmouth
Sept 2024Portsmouth 0–0 Sheffield United
Apr 2013Portsmouth 3–0 Sheffield United
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Around this fixture

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Common questions

Who won Portsmouth vs Sheffield United?

Portsmouth beat Sheffield United 3–2. Portsmouth had 24 shots (7 on target) to Sheffield United's 11 (4), with 67% of the ball against 33%. Expected goals finished 2.2 to 2.0.

What was the final score in Portsmouth vs Sheffield United?

Portsmouth 3–2 Sheffield United, played on 14 Oct 2026 in the England: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with Portsmouth 38%, the draw 27% and Sheffield United 35%.

What were the stats in Portsmouth vs Sheffield United?

Full-time: Possession 67%–33%, Expected goals (xG) 2.2–2.0, Shots 24–11, Shots on target 7–4, Shots inside box 15–8, Big chances 3–3, Corners 10–6, Saves 2–4, Fouls 6–7, Offsides 4–1, Yellow cards 3–3, Red cards 0–1.

Did both teams score in Portsmouth vs Sheffield United?

Yes — both Portsmouth and Sheffield United scored, finishing 3–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 55% before kickoff.