Our Portsmouth vs Sheff Utd Prediction: 2-1
Portsmouth vs Sheff Utd in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 14, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Portsmouth vs Sheff Utd prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portsmouth's Last Match – Preston vs Portsmouth
After suffering a 0-1 England Championship loss to Preston, Portsmouth must win to get back on track. In that match, Portsmouth had 63% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston | 37% | 4 (3) | 0.21 | 16 |
Portsmouth | 63% | 5 (4) | 1.21 | 52 |
Sheff Utd's Last Match – Sheff Utd vs Middlesbrough
Sheff Utd must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England Championship defeat against Middlesbrough on February 9. In that match, Sheff Utd controlled 37% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheff Utd | 37% | 8 (5) | 0.88 | 46 |
Middlesbrough | 63% | 11 (9) | 1.43 | 57 |
Portsmouth vs Sheff Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Sheff Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 1.35 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Sheff Utd average 1.9 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Portsmouth 11-15
Sheff Utd 19-18
What are the odds for this match?
Portsmouth to win: @3
Draw: @3.4
Sheff Utd to win: @2.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1) : Nicolas Schmid, Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Connor Ogilvie, Zak Swanson, Andre Dozzell, Ebou Adams, Adrian Segecic, John Swift, Millenic Alli, Colby Bishop
Sheff Utd (4-4-2) : Michael Cooper, Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Tyler Bindon, Harrison Burrows, Andre Brooks, Elhadji Djibril Soumare, Kalvin Phillips, Gustavo Hamer, Thomas Cannon, Patrick Bamford



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