Prediction for match Portsmouth — Sheffield United

Match Analysis: Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

In the English Championship on February 14, Portsmouth will face Sheffield United. According to the 1X2 odds, Sheffield United's victory is priced at 2.28, Portsmouth's at 3.02, and a draw at 3.35. The probability of Sheffield United winning is 41.06%, Portsmouth's is 31%, and a draw is 27.94%. The odds and percentages favor Sheffield United, but the gap is not significant, promising a closely contested battle for points.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Portsmouth has averaged 52.6% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 9.4 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. Over the same period, Sheffield United has averaged 48.2% possession, 2 yellow cards, 12 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Portsmouth's last three matches were: February 7, 2026, Preston North End 1-0 Portsmouth, January 31, 2026, Portsmouth 3-0 West Bromwich, and January 25, 2026, Portsmouth 1-1 Southampton. Sheffield United's last three matches were: February 9, 2026, Sheffield United 1-2 Middlesbrough, February 3, 2026, Sheffield United 3-1 Oxford United, and January 31, 2026, Millwall 1-1 Sheffield United. The last head-to-head meeting between the teams was on November 26, 2025, and ended with a 3-0 victory for Sheffield United.

Goals Prediction for Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

In terms of scoring, Portsmouth's matches have seen over 2.5 goals once and under 2.5 goals four times in their last five games. Sheffield United has had over 2.5 goals in three games and under in two. Portsmouth's average total goals are 1.8, while Sheffield United's are 2.8. Portsmouth averages 1.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded, while Sheffield United averages 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded. In the first half, Portsmouth had over 1.5 goals once, while Sheffield United had it four times. In the second half, both teams had over 1.5 goals twice in five games. Portsmouth tends to score most often between the 16th-30th and 76th-90th minutes (33% each) and concedes mainly between the 61st-75th minutes (67%). Sheffield United scores most frequently between the 31st-45th and 61st-75th minutes (33% each) and concedes mainly between the 16th-30th minutes (40%). Overall, the statistics suggest Sheffield United is inclined to more high-scoring matches, but Portsmouth's defense is more solid. The over 2.5 goals line is priced at 1.97, and considering both teams' average scoring rates and Sheffield United's frequent over 2.5 goal games, betting on over 2.5 goals seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Portsmouth averages 6.8 corners per match, while Sheffield United averages 7.2. In the last five games, Portsmouth had over 9.5 corners in three matches, and Sheffield United in four. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.59, and for under 9.5, they are 2.19. Portsmouth is favored in corner bets with odds of 2.02. An active game in terms of set-pieces is expected, and betting on over 9.5 corners is a logical option, considering the average numbers and frequent occurrences of this total in their matches.