Our Sunderland vs Portsmouth Prediction: 3-1
Sunderland vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 5, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 3-1 for the match between Sunderland and Portsmouth.
This Sunderland 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
Sunderland's Last Match – Sunderland vs Sheff Utd
Sunderland will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England Championship triumph against Sheff Utd on January 1. In that match, Sunderland recorded 34% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland | 34% | 12 (6) | 0.95 | 33 |
 Sheff Utd | 66% | 6 (3) | 1.39 | 66 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Swansea
Portsmouth will want to continue their winning form after a 4-0 England Championship victory over Swansea, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Portsmouth controlled 28% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 28% | 10 (6) | 1.72 | 41 |
 Swansea | 72% | 11 (5) | 1.11 | 41 |
Sunderland vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Sunderland 13-11
Portsmouth 17-13
What are the odds for this match?
Sunderland to win: @1.48
Draw: @4.5
Portsmouth to win: @6.25
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