Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Portsmouth tipped to win at home to Sheffield Wednesday

• Pompey haven't beaten Sheffield Wednesday in any of the last six encounters

• Barry Bannan will be crucial for Sheff Weds if they're to get a positive result here

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday

• Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Fratton Park

Match Prediction: Portsmouth 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday

Portsmouth's recent form suggests a team capable of grinding out results, with two draws and two wins in their last five matches. Their ability to keep clean sheets, as seen in victories against Preston North End and Oxford United, could be crucial against a Sheffield Wednesday side struggling to score. Portsmouth's disciplined approach and solid defensive record might allow them to control the game's tempo and exploit any weaknesses in Sheffield Wednesday's backline.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have struggled, losing four of their last five games and conceding 12 goals in the process. Their inability to keep clean sheets and a lack of offensive firepower could be their downfall against a well-organised Portsmouth side. If Sheffield Wednesday cannot find a way to break down Portsmouth's defence, they might find themselves chasing the game, which could lead to further defensive vulnerabilities.

Portsmouth have shown resilience in their recent performances, securing two wins and two draws in their last five matches. Their ability to keep clean sheets in three of those games highlights a strong defensive foundation, which could be key against Sheffield Wednesday. This solid form suggests they are likely to approach the game with confidence, focusing on maintaining their defensive structure while looking to capitalise on counter-attacks.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Southampton (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Preston North End (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Norwich City (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Oxford United (A)

Sheffield Wednesday's recent form has been poor, with four losses and one draw in their last five games. Their inability to keep clean sheets and a lack of goals scored indicate a team struggling both defensively and offensively. This poor run of form could impact their confidence going into the match against Portsmouth, making it crucial for them to find a way to stabilise their defence and create scoring opportunities.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Bristol City (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Wrexham (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Stoke City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester City (A)

Historically, Sheffield Wednesday have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Portsmouth, winning three of their last five meetings and drawing two. This record suggests that Wednesday have often found ways to overcome Portsmouth, despite their current form.

Recent Results (All Competitions)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Portsmouth (26 Apr 2025)

• Portsmouth 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday (25 Oct 2024)

• Portsmouth 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday (11 Mar 2023)

• Sheffield Wednesday 3-3 Portsmouth (30 Jul 2022)

• Sheffield Wednesday 4-1 Portsmouth (30 Apr 2022)

• Callum Lang (Hamstring) - Out

• Harvey Blair (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Pierce Charles (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Nathaniel Chalobah (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Di’shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Bruno Fernandes (Leg) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Schmid, Swanson, Poole, Shaughnessy, Ogilvie, Swift, Dozzell, Segečić, Chaplin, Murphy, Bishop

Portsmouth's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure with Shaughnessy and Poole at the back, while Swift and Dozzell in midfield will be key to controlling the game's tempo and launching attacks.

• Predicted lineup: Horvath, Iorfa, Otegbayo, Lowe, Valery, Palmer, Bannan, Ingelsson, Amass, Ugbo, McNeill

Sheffield Wednesday's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on Bannan to orchestrate play in midfield, with Ugbo and McNeill tasked with breaking down Portsmouth's defence and finding the back of the net.

• Conor Chaplin vs Barry Bannan: Chaplin's creativity will be tested against Bannan's midfield control.

• Colby Bishop vs Gabriel Otegbayo: Bishop's goal-scoring prowess will be crucial against Otegbayo's defensive efforts.

• Conor Shaughnessy (Portsmouth): Shaughnessy's defensive solidity will be vital in keeping a clean sheet.

• Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday): Valery's ability to contribute both defensively and offensively could be key for Sheffield Wednesday.

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