Portsmouth FC will face Sheffield Wednesday in a Championship match at Fratton Park on Friday, 25 October 2024, with the game set to kick off at 20:00. In their last outing, Portsmouth suffered a 2-0 defeat against Cardiff City. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday played out a goalless draw with Swansea City.
Watch Portsmouth FC vs Sheffield Wednesday on TV and online from the UK
In the United Kingdom, the match between Portsmouth FC and Sheffield Wednesday can be watched on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Additionally, it is available through the bookmaker channel bet365.
Predictions and statistics Portsmouth FC vs Sheffield Wednesday
Bookmakers predict a higher chance of Portsmouth FC winning at 42.86%, with a draw at 25.3% and Sheffield Wednesday winning at 31.81%. The odds from bet365 are Portsmouth FC at 3.2, a draw at 3.4, and Sheffield Wednesday at 2.2.
Portsmouth FC Recent Results
Portsmouth FC has experienced a mixed set of results in their recent matches. In their latest game against Cardiff City, they suffered a 2-0 defeat, indicating struggles in both defense and attack. Prior to this, they managed a narrow victory against Queens Park Rangers with a 2-1 scoreline, showcasing their ability to secure points away from home. However, their performance at home has been less convincing, as evidenced by a 1-1 draw against Oxford United and a goalless draw with Sheffield United, suggesting difficulties in capitalizing on home advantage. Their away form has been inconsistent, highlighted by a heavy 6-1 loss to Stoke City, which points to significant defensive vulnerabilities. Additionally, they faced a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Burnley FC, further emphasizing their challenges on the road. Overall, Portsmouth FC's recent performances reflect a team struggling to find consistency, particularly in defense, while also needing to improve their home form to climb the Championship standings.
Sheffield Wednesday Results Analysis
Sheffield Wednesday's recent away performance has been a mix of results, reflecting both resilience and struggle. In their latest away match against Coventry City on October 5, 2024, they secured a narrow victory with a 2-1 scoreline, showcasing their ability to clinch crucial points on the road. However, their away fixture against Bristol City on October 2, ended in a goalless draw, indicating a solid defensive display but a lack of offensive breakthrough. Prior to these matches, they faced a defeat against Luton Town on September 21, where they lost 2-1, highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. In their home matches, Sheffield Wednesday has shown inconsistency. They managed a goalless draw against Swansea City on October 22, 2024, but suffered a 2-0 defeat to Burnley FC on October 19, reflecting struggles in both scoring and defense. Earlier, on September 28, they faced West Bromwich Albion and lost 3-2, despite a competitive effort. These results suggest that while Sheffield Wednesday has the potential to perform well, particularly in away games, they need to address their defensive issues and improve consistency to achieve better outcomes in their upcoming fixtures.
Highlighted matches between Portsmouth FC and Sheffield Wednesday
In the head-to-head encounters between Portsmouth FC and Sheffield Wednesday, the teams have faced each other a total of four times. Portsmouth FC has yet to secure a victory in these meetings, with no wins recorded either at home or as a guest. Their performance against Sheffield Wednesday has resulted in two draws, indicating a challenging matchup for Portsmouth. On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday has been more successful in these head-to-head matches, securing two wins. They have demonstrated their ability to win both at home and away, with one victory achieved in each setting. The latest encounter on March 11, 2023, saw Sheffield Wednesday triumph with a 1-0 win over Portsmouth FC, further solidifying their superior record in these contests.
How they stand in the table Portsmouth FC vs Sheffield Wednesday
Portsmouth FC is currently in 24th position, while Sheffield Wednesday is in 18th position in the standings.
