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28/09/24 14:00
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Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Prediction & Tips - Odds, H2H, and Preview

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Prediction

All eyes on the Championship this weekend, as two teams who are having wildly different starts to the season meet.

John Mousinho’s Portsmouth are meeting Chris Wilder’s flying Sheffield United at Fratton Park on Saturday.

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Key Stats

  • Sheffield United have won their last 3 games
  • Portsmouth have lost their last 3 games, and haven’t won in their last 9
  • Sheffield United haven’t conceded in 3

Team Previews, Form, and Standout Players

It’s been a very contrasting start to the season for the two teams, despite Sheffield United’s point deduction, they sit fifth in the table.

On the other hand, Portsmouth are yet to pick up a win so far this season, and sit 23rd in the league standings.

Portsmouth Preview

Portsmouth Predicted Line-up - Will Norris; Connor Ogilvie, Tom McIntyre, Regan Poole, Zak Swanson; Josh Murphy, Paddy Lane, Freddie Potts, Marlon Pack, Samuel Silvera; Christian Saydee

Portsmouth have had a difficult start to the EFL Championship campaign. They’re yet to pick up a win, but do have three draws on the table.

In all fairness to Pompey, they’ve had a very difficult run of fixtures, they’ve played most of the top teams in the table including Burnley and West Bromwich Albion.

Marlon Pack will be the player to watch, he’s highly experienced in midfield and has consistently assisted with the midfield battle, with 1.8 tackles per game.

Sheffield United Preview

Sheffield United Predicted Line-up - Michael Cooper; Alfie Gilchrist, Harry Souttar, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Harrison Burrows; Vinicius Souza, Sydie Peck; Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer; Kieffer Moore

Sheffield United have been flying so far this season, they’re unbeaten in the league, and are great value to return to the Premier League on their first attempt.

They’ve scored a cool 1.5 goals a game, and their defence is looking stronger every week.

Gustavo Hamer has been key for the Blades so far this campaign, and most fans will be scratching their heads wondering why he’s playing in the second tier.

Head To Head Stats: Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

Portsmouth and Sheffield United have faced each other three times since 2006. In that period, it’s been a pretty even split in terms of results.

Portsmouth do tip the scales slightly with three wins, Sheffield United have been victorious twice, and one match resulted in a draw.

It’s worth bearing in mind that all of these matches took place over a decade ago.

20th April 2013 - Portsmouth 3-0 Sheffield United - League One

29th October 2012 - Sheffield United 1-0 Portsmouth - League One

5th March 2011 - Portsmouth 1-0 Sheffield United - Championship

18th September 2010 - Sheffield United 1-0 Portsmouth - Championship

13th January 2007 - Sheffield United 1-1 Portsmouth - Premier League

Betting Tips For Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

Whilst it’s hard to judge Portsmouth’s real quality, given their tough start, that’s no reason to cut them any slack before this fixture. Sheffield United will be arguably their toughest test so far, and they’ll struggle.

Whilst Portsmouth were on top of their head to head record, those go as far back as when Portsmouth were in the Premier league 17 years ago. So, I think Sheffield United will continue their winning streak.

We think overall the best value tip is Sheffield United to win this game, backed up by our research.

Odds of 19/20 on QuinnBet mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £19.50 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

Portsmouth 0-3 Sheffield United

Whilst I don’t think it's fair to judge Portsmouth this early into the season, especially given their opening fixtures, I do think they’ll be light work for the Blades.

Elsewhere in English football, Arsenal face Leicester City, where we’ve provided another expert bet with research.

26/09/24 15:35

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