Our Sheff Wed vs Portsmouth Prediction: 1-1
Sheff Wed vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Sheff Wed vs Portsmouth 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
Sheff Wed's Last Match – Sheff Wed vs Brentford
After suffering a 0-2 England FA Cup loss to Brentford, Sheff Wed must win to get back on track. In that match, Sheff Wed recorded 35% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Wed | 35% | 0 (3) | 0.4 | 26 |
 Brentford | 65% | 0 (10) | 4.29 | 62 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Arsenal
Portsmouth will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-4 England FA Cup loss to Arsenal on January 11. In that match, Portsmouth saw 39% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 39% | 6 (5) | 1.06 | 38 |
 Arsenal | 61% | 9 (4) | 2.87 | 43 |
Sheff Wed vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Sheff Wed | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.49 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 1.77 | Defence Strength | 1.4 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheff Wed are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 0.7 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Sheff Wed 6-20
Portsmouth 7-18
What are the odds for this match?
Sheff Wed to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.25
Portsmouth to win: @2.15
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925
Lineups
Sheff Wed (3-4-2-1) : Murphy Cooper, Yan Valery, Gabriel Otegbayo, Liam Palmer, Sean Fusire, Jarvis Thornton, Barry Bannan, Yisa Alao, Jamal Lowe, Svante Ingelsson, Bailey Tye Cadamarteri
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1) : Nicolas Schmid, Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Conor Shaughnessy, Zak Swanson, Andre Dozzell, Connor Ogilvie, Adrian Segecic, Conor Chaplin, Millenic Alli, Colby Bishop
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