Sheffield Wednesday FC

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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Pompey Should Be Able to Cover the Line

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Portsmouth +0.25 at 2.07 against Sheffield Wednesday. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

2-1 Win for Wednesday in Last H2H Clash

Sheffield Wednesday were winners last time out. It was a 2-1 home win against Middlesbrough at Hillsborough. Danny Roehl's side managed eleven shots on target and recorded 41% possession, with Josh Windass and Anthony Musaba scoring one goal apiece.

Portsmouth beat Watford in their previous game, making it back-to-back wins. It was a 1-0 home victory at Fratton Park. Pompey were 51% in the possession stakes and managed ten shots on goal, with Colby Bishop firing the winner in the 25th minute.

Wednesday are bidding for a third successive victory against Portsmouth, having previously claimed away wins of 2-1 and 1-0 at Fratton Park. The previous 5 H2H matches have seen Wednesday win three times and two draws.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
12 Sheffield Wed logo Sheffield Wed 46 15 13 18 60 69 -9 60:69 58
16 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth 46 14 12 20 58 71 -13 58:71 54
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Sheffield Wednesday – Last 10 League Games

Wednesday have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. The Owls have averaged 51.2% possession and 3.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.3 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 6.6 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Djeidi Gassama has found the net 3 times, with Josh Windass, Michael Ihiekwe and Callum Paterson scoring 2 each. Svante Ingelsson has recorded the most assists with 3.

Portsmouth – Last 10 League Games

Pompey have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. John Mousinho's team have averaged 50.2% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts.

Colby Bishop got 6 goals, Robert Atkinson notched 2, while Matt Ritchie and two other players scored 1. Josh Murphy has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Pierce Charles (GK), Callum Paterson, Shea Charles, Michael Ihiekwe, Marvin Johnson, Yan Valery, Stuart Armstrong, Barry Bannan, Djeidi Gassama, Josh Windass, Michael Smith.

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ben Killip (GK), Terry Devlin, Conor Shaughnessy, Robert Atkinson, Connor Ogilvie, Freddie Potts, Isaac Hayden, Harvey Blair, Andre Dozzell, Josh Murphy, Colby Bishop.

Expert Championship Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wednesday in 4 of their last 5 games.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth Prediction

Wager on Portsmouth +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at 2.07 for this Championship game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are willing to move the line. If you’re prepared for additional risk, more juice can be landed from your betting selections.

Pompey +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 48.3% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Wednesday Wednesday logo 1 - 2 Portsmouth logo Portsmouth

Portsmouth are available to back at 11.00 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Props

Michael (1991) Smith Under 0.5 Shots On Target 1.63 bet365 logo

Michael (1991) Smith (Wednesday) can be wagered at 1.63 to fail to register a shot on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

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Colby Bishop to Score 3.10 bet365 logo

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) has managed four goals in his past five Championship games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of 3.10.

Latest Colby Bishop Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Wednesday Under 5.5 Corners 1.83 bet365 logo

In their past six matches, Sheffield Wednesday have not covered the 5.5 corners line, with Portsmouth conceding 4.60 corners on average in their last 10 games. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Wednesday to fall short and you can get odds of 1.83.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Wednesday Logo Wednesday
Total
9.20 3.90 5.30
Home
10.80 6.00 4.80
Away
10.50 4.20 6.30
Portsmouth Logo Portsmouth
Total
9.90 5.30 4.60
Home
8.90 6.00 2.90
Away
10.60 4.90 5.70

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Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Wednesday Favourites to Win

Bookies favourites Sheffield Wednesday are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Championship game and the 1.91 about them triumphing means a 52% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Portsmouth are trading at 3.30.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get 1.67 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Championship matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Colby Bishop Favourite to Score the First Goal

Colby Bishop is available at 3.10 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of 6.40 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
First
6.40
Anytime
3.10
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Josh Windass (Wednesday)
First
6.75
Anytime
3.60
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Michael (1991) Smith (Wednesday)
First
7.00
Anytime
3.70
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Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)
First
8.00
Anytime
3.85
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Player Shots On Target

Josh Windass (Wednesday)
Over 0.5
1.78
Under 0.5
1.77
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Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)
Over 0.5
1.80
Under 0.5
1.71
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Michael (1991) Smith (Wednesday)
Over 0.5
1.86
Under 0.5
1.66
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Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
Over 0.5
1.89
Under 0.5
1.68
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Player Shots

Josh Windass (Wednesday)
Over 2.5
1.92
Under 2.5
-
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Michael (1991) Smith (Wednesday)
Over 2.5
2.25
Under 2.5
-
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Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)
Over 2.5
2.38
Under 2.5
-
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Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
Over 1.5
1.71
Under 1.5
-
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Team Stats

Sheffield Wednesday logo Sheffield Wednesday League Stats

Portsmouth logo Portsmouth League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 8 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for Wednesday vs Portsmouth team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Championship squads.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth Lineups

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield Wednesday Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

47 Pierce Charles
13 Callum Paterson 44 Shea Charles 20 Michael Ihiekwe 18 Marvin Johnson
27 Yan Valery 40 Stuart Armstrong 10 Barry Bannan 41 Djeidi Gassama
11 Josh Windass
24 Michael Smith
36 Ben Killip
24 Terry Devlin 6 Conor Shaughnessy 35 Robert Atkinson 3 Connor Ogilvie
8 Freddie Potts 45 Isaac Hayden
29 Harvey Blair 21 Andre Dozzell 23 Josh Murphy
9 Colby Bishop

Portsmouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sheffield Wednesday Substitutes

  • 1James Beadle
  • 2Liam Palmer
  • 4Nathaniel Chalobah
  • 8Svante Ingelsson
  • 12Ike Ugbo
  • 17Charlie McNeill
  • 19Olaf Kobacki
  • 28Ryo Hatsuse
  • 45Anthony Musaba

Portsmouth Substitutes

  • 5Regan Poole
  • 7Marlon Pack
  • 11Mark O'Mahony
  • 13Nicolas Schmid
  • 14Kaide Gordon
  • 15Christian Saydee
  • 18Cohen Bramall
  • 30Matt Ritchie
  • 49Callum Lang

Previous Sheffield Wednesday Lineups

21 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 2-1 Middlesbrough
18 Apr Championship
Stoke 2-0 Sheffield Wed
12 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-1 Oxford
09 Apr Championship
Blackburn 2-2 Sheffield Wed
05 Apr Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-1 Hull
29 Mar Championship
Cardiff 1-1 Sheffield Wed

Previous Portsmouth Lineups

21 Apr Championship
Portsmouth 1-0 Watford
18 Apr Championship
Norwich 3-5 Portsmouth
12 Apr Championship
Portsmouth 2-2 Derby
10 Apr Championship
Coventry 1-0 Portsmouth
05 Apr Championship
Millwall 2-1 Portsmouth
29 Mar Championship
Portsmouth 1-0 Blackburn

Injuries & Suspensions

Sheffield Wednesday Injury Table

Type Name Info
Max Lowe Knee
Di'Shon Bernard Knee

Portsmouth Injury Table

Type Name Info
Jordan Williams Hamstring
Hayden Matthews Hamstring
Ibane Bowat Other

England FlagChampionship Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leeds 46 29 13 4 95:30 100
2 Burnley 46 28 16 2 69:16 100
3 Sheffield Utd 46 28 8 10 63:36 90
4 Sunderland 46 21 13 12 58:44 76
5 Coventry 46 20 9 17 64:58 69
6 Bristol City 46 17 17 12 59:55 68
7 Blackburn 46 19 9 18 53:48 66
8 Millwall 46 18 12 16 47:49 66
9 West Brom 46 15 19 12 57:47 64
10 Middlesbrough 46 18 10 18 64:56 64
11 Swansea 46 17 10 19 51:56 61
12 Sheffield Wed 46 15 13 18 60:69 58
13 Norwich 46 14 15 17 71:68 57
14 Watford 46 16 9 21 53:61 57
15 QPR 46 14 14 18 53:63 56
16 Portsmouth 46 14 12 20 58:71 54
17 Oxford 46 13 14 19 49:65 53
18 Stoke 46 12 15 19 45:62 51
19 Derby 46 13 11 22 48:56 50
20 Preston 46 10 20 16 48:59 50
21 Hull 46 12 13 21 44:54 49
22 Luton 46 13 10 23 45:69 49
23 Plymouth 46 11 13 22 51:88 46
24 Cardiff 46 9 17 20 48:73 44
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leeds 23 18 4 1 61:12 58
2 Burnley 23 14 9 0 35:8 51
3 Sheffield Utd 23 15 4 4 33:17 49
4 Bristol City 23 13 7 3 36:20 46
5 Coventry 23 14 3 6 40:24 45
6 Sunderland 23 12 7 4 32:18 43
7 West Brom 23 11 8 4 33:20 41
8 Portsmouth 23 11 7 5 33:21 40
9 Blackburn 23 12 4 7 34:23 40
10 Millwall 23 12 4 7 27:19 40
11 Watford 23 12 4 7 27:22 40
12 Middlesbrough 23 11 6 6 31:23 39
13 Norwich 23 10 8 5 52:34 38
14 Oxford 23 11 5 7 31:29 38
15 Swansea 23 10 6 7 33:24 36
16 Luton 23 9 7 7 25:22 34
17 Plymouth 23 9 7 7 40:39 34
18 Stoke 23 8 9 6 29:25 33
19 Preston 23 7 12 4 26:22 33
20 Derby 23 9 5 9 25:18 32
21 QPR 23 7 8 8 31:34 29
22 Cardiff 23 7 6 10 24:27 27
23 Sheffield Wed 23 6 8 9 30:32 26
24 Hull 23 5 8 10 24:28 23