Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 14 February 2026
🔊 The match between Portsmouth and Sheffield United promises to be an intriguing clash between two teams seeking consistency. Portsmouth have been showing strong form at home, while Sheffield United are known for their scoring prowess but struggle on the road. Both sides aim to improve their standings in the Championship, with current odds slightly favoring the visitors.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sheffield United):
- ball possession percentage: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Portsmouth and Sheffield United:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 2, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 5 against 5;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.4, in the 2nd half - 0.6;
- average total goals in the match - 2.
Head-to-head statistics Portsmouth - Sheffield United
Portsmouth Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Preston North End, away team - Portsmouth). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Portsmouth vs Preston North End):
- ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 14 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Portsmouth have been putting on a decent display at their home ground. Their current form includes two wins and two draws in their last five matches. The team sit 20th in the standings, battling to avoid relegation. The Pompey style of play relies on a solid defense with swift counterattacks. Despite this, they concede an average of 1.31 goals per game, highlighting undeniable issues in their defense.
Match Results: Portsmouth
Sheffield United Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Sheffield United, away - Middlesbrough). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough):
- ball possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 8;
- fouls: 14 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 9.
The Blades find themselves in a higher position, sitting 17th in the league table, thanks to their attacking play focused on ball possession. In their last five matches, they have secured two wins and suffered two losses. Chris Wilder's side are prolific in front of goal, averaging nearly two goals per game (1.9). However, their defense is a concern, conceding just under one and a half goals per game (1.45), which could pose a problem against a well-organized opponent.
Match Results: Sheffield United
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Sheffield United
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 31;
- wins: 8 vs 12;
- win percentage: 28% vs 39%;
- losses: 12 vs 16;
- draws: 9 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- Portsmouth have not lost in 7 of last 8 home games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Sheffield United
- average total in the tournament: 2.24 vs 2.87;
- average total goals scored: 0.93 vs 1.42;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.38 vs 0.74;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.55 vs 0.68;
- Portsmouth: average total at home in the tournament - 1.2;
- Sheffield United: average total away in the tournament - 1.19;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.6) vs 1.9 (away - 1.2).
- Portsmouth have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on corners
Portsmouth: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.45; at home field - 5.87;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; at home field - 5.4.
Sheffield United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.32, away - 6.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.9; away - 5.8.
- Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Sheffield United games (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Portsmouth vs Sheffield United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Portsmouth at home - 8 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sheffield United away - 7 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Portsmouth at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Sheffield United away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (58/374, 15.5%);
- Portsmouth at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:1 (2/15, 13.3%);
- Sheffield United away most often play: 1:0 (5/16, 31.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.76% (odds 6)
0:1 - 9.32% (odds 7.5)
1:2 - 8.5% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the recent performances of both teams and current trends, it's unclear why Sheffield are favored. Sure, the Blades boast a more talented squad, but they've struggled on the road, losing 4 of their last 6 away matches. Meanwhile, Pompey have put up a fight against even top-tier opponents at home. Therefore, we predict that Portsmouth will not lose.
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