Prediction for match Sheffield United — Portsmouth, 26.11.2025

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

The match between Sheffield United and Portsmouth in the English Championship is scheduled for November 26. Sheffield United is the main favorite according to the odds, with a win priced at 1.79. A draw is at 3.48, while a Portsmouth victory is at 4.52. The outcome probabilities are distributed as follows: Sheffield United - 52.35%, draw - 26.92%, Portsmouth - 20.73%. This reflects the home team's advantage, but the draw probability is also noticeable, exceeding 25%. Options for totals and both teams to score are less skewed, but the overall tone is set by the odds on Sheffield United's victory.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Sheffield United has maintained 52% possession, committing an average of 9.8 fouls, 2.4 offsides, and receiving 1 yellow card per game. Portsmouth, over the same period, has 49.6% possession, commits 10.2 fouls, records 1.6 offsides, and receives 2.4 yellow cards. In their last three matches, Sheffield United played as follows: November 23 - Sheffield Wednesday vs Sheffield United 0-3, November 8 - Sheffield United vs QPR 0-0, November 4 - Coventry vs Sheffield United 3-1. Portsmouth's last three games were: November 22 - Portsmouth vs Millwall 3-1, November 8 - Hull City vs Portsmouth 3-2, November 5 - Portsmouth vs Wrexham 0-0. In the head-to-head match on February 8 this year, Sheffield United defeated Portsmouth 2-1, with the total over 2.5 goals being recorded.

Goals Based on Match Statistics

In their last five matches, Sheffield United recorded over 2.5 goals four times and under once. Portsmouth had over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. In the first halves, Sheffield United had over 1.5 goals once out of five, while in the second halves, four out of five times they went over 1.5. For Portsmouth, in the first halves, two out of five were over 1.5, and in the second halves, two out of five. The average number of goals in Sheffield United's matches is 3.2, while Portsmouth's is 2.8. Sheffield United scores 1.4 goals per game, and Portsmouth scores 1.0, with both teams conceding 1.8. Regarding goal timing, Sheffield United most frequently scored between the 46-60 minutes (57%), while Portsmouth scored most between the 76-90 minutes (27%). Sheffield United conceded most often between the 16th and 30th minute (33%), and Portsmouth between the 61st and 75th minute (50%). Despite relatively high average goals, the difference in attacking potential and the frequency of low-scoring first halves suggest that under 2.5 goals at 1.79 is the most stable choice. Moreover, neither team has shown clear dominance in scoring over the last five matches, and the draw probability exceeds 26%.

Corners in the Match

Sheffield United averages 9.4 corners per match over a five-game stretch, while Portsmouth averages 5.8. The frequency of over 9.5 corners for Sheffield United occurred four out of five times, and for Portsmouth, three times. The line for the match has over 9.5 corners at 1.50, and under 9.5 at 2.35. The corner outcome also leans towards Sheffield United with odds of 1.47. Considering the average corner results and the frequency of over totals, it's logical to consider the option of over 9.5 corners, but the main focus of the forecast should be on the under total for goals, given the difference in the teams' attacking metrics and goal timings.