Portsmouth vs Sunderland A.F.C: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 August

Portsmouth

L D W W D

16th place in England Championship

1-3

31/08/2024 14:00

Sunderland A.F.C

D L L L L

4th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portsmouth vs Sunderland A.F.C on 31 August 2024 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portsmouth vs Sunderland A.F.C preview before placing your bet.

Portsmouth are currently 16th with 54 points after 46 matches.
Sunderland A.F.C sit 4th with 76 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sunderland A.F.C to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Portsmouth and Sunderland A.F.C have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2024-08-31

Portsmouth vs Sunderland A.F.C - Prediction & Odds

Portsmouth

Sunderland A.F.C

2024-08-31 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

22/01/2022 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 0

Portsmouth

ENG L1

02/10/2021 14:00

Portsmouth

4 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG L1

09/03/2021 19:45

Portsmouth

0 - 2

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG L1

24/10/2020 14:00

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 3

Portsmouth

ENG L1

01/02/2020 15:00

Portsmouth

2 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG L1

17/08/2019 11:30

Sunderland A.F.C

2 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG L1

Portsmouth

50%

Draw

Sunderland A.F.C

50%

Portsmouth Last 6 matches

17/08/2024 11:30

Portsmouth 0 - 0 Luton Town ENG LCH

13/08/2024 18:45

Portsmouth 0 - 1 Millwall ENG LC

10/08/2024 11:30

Leeds United 3 - 3 Portsmouth ENG LCH

03/08/2024 14:00

Charlton Athletic 2 - 0 Portsmouth INT CF

30/07/2024 18:30

Milton Keynes Dons 1 - 1 Portsmouth INT CF

20/07/2024 12:00

Portsmouth 2 - 0 Bognor Regis Town INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sunderland A.F.C

18/08/2024 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 4 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

13/08/2024 18:45

Preston North End 2 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LC

10/08/2024 11:30

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

03/08/2024 14:00

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 2 Marseille INT CF

30/07/2024 18:30

Bradford City 2 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C INT CF

27/07/2024 14:00

Blackpool 0 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Portsmouth

Sunderland A.F.C

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.80

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

21 (46%)25 (54%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

24 (49%)25 (51%)

Portsmouth

Recent matches

Sunderland A.F.C

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)9 36(80%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portsmouth

Sunderland A.F.C

Shots

Portsmouth

Total shots

11.28 avg / game

Blocked

121 total

Avg. 3.36

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

12.94 avg / game

Blocked

178 total

Avg. 4.45

Portsmouth Pass Sunderland A.F.C

Total passes

14874

Avg. 323 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

19832

Avg. 405 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portsmouth

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.35

5.65

260

Corners

264

5.39

23.11

1063

Throw-ins

956

19.51

1.70

Offsides

1.63

3.22

148

GK saves

107

2.18

Portsmouth

DISCIPLINARY

Sunderland A.F.C

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.46

113

110

2.24

0.02

0.08

11.52

530

Fouls

524

10.69

14.15

651

Tackles

807

16.47

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How We Build the Portsmouth vs Sunderland A.F.C Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portsmouth vs Sunderland A.F.C on 31 August 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Portsmouth vs Sunderland A.F.C Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portsmouth's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sunderland A.F.C's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Portsmouth and Sunderland A.F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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