Sheffield United vs Portsmouth Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 8 February 2025
🔊 In this thrilling Championship clash, Sheffield United hosts Portsmouth on their home turf. Both teams are eager to improve their standings in the league table, and every goal could be decisive. Sheffield United shows confident play at home, scoring in 17 of their last 19 matches, while Portsmouth struggles in away games, having lost 7 times in a row. The odds highlight the hosts as favorites, but the head-to-head history leaves room for intrigue. Can the visitors surprise everyone and break their negative streak? We'll find out very soon!
Head-to-Head
📊The teams Sheffield United and Portsmouth have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 0 for the home team and 4 for the away team;
- average total goals in the match - 1.33.
The last encounter took place on 28 September 2024 at the home ground of Portsmouth and ended with a score of 0:0.
Head-to-head statistics Sheffield United - Portsmouth

Sheffield United Team Overview
🔴 Sheffield United, known as the "Blades," are holding a solid position in the middle of the league table, showcasing consistent play at home. Under the guidance of coach Chris Wilder, the team focuses on an attacking style, which is evidenced by their scoring record: they have scored in 17 of their last 19 matches. However, despite this, their defense is not always reliable, as reflected in their average of 1.1 goals conceded per match. In the last five home games, the "Blades" have consistently surpassed the mark of 1.5 goals scored. They hope to continue their successful run at their stadium and strengthen their position.
Match Results: Sheffield United

Portsmouth Team Overview
🔵 Portsmouth, or "Pompey," is experiencing tough times on the road. Under the leadership of John Mousinho, the team is trying to find its rhythm, but a streak of 11 away matches without a win speaks volumes. Despite this, they are capable of surprising, as evidenced by the trend of over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 away games. However, the "Pompey" defense remains a weak link - they concede an average of 1.7 goals per match. The visitors face a challenging task - to break the streak of failures and prove that they are capable of fighting for points even in difficult conditions.
Match Results: Portsmouth
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Portsmouth
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of wins: 19 vs 7;
- win percentage: 63% vs 23%;
- number of losses: 5 vs 14;
- number of draws: 6 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 3;
- number of losses: 4 vs 6;
- number of draws: 1 vs 1.
- Portsmouth has lost in each of their last 7 away games.
- Portsmouth has lost in each of their last 6 Championship away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Portsmouth
- average total in the tournament: 2.07 vs 2.93;
- average total goals scored: 1.37 vs 1.2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.73 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.63 vs 0.53;
- Sheffield United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.36;
- Portsmouth: average total away in the tournament - 0.93;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.6) vs 1 (away - 0.2).
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of the last 7 Portsmouth away games in the Championship.
Prediction on corners
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.3; at home field - 6.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 6.2.
Portsmouth: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.7, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 4.2.
- There have been over 9.5 corners in each of the last 5 Portsmouth in the Championship away games.
Prediction on cards
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.9; at home - 1.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.7; at home - 0.
Portsmouth: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1; away - 1.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Sheffield United vs Portsmouth
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Sheffield United at home - 2 (14%);
- number of BTTS matches for Portsmouth away - 9 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Sheffield United at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Portsmouth away - 1 (20%).
Editorial Prediction
The match between Sheffield United and Portsmouth promises to be interesting in terms of attacking actions from both teams. Considering the current form and statistics, Sheffield United looks more confident on their home ground, as evidenced by their high scoring and consistency in home matches. Portsmouth, on the other hand, faces difficulties on the road, making their chances of success less likely. The prediction for this match is a victory for Sheffield United, taking into account their home advantage and the current form of the opponent. The confidence level in this prediction is 75%, considering trends and statistics.