Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Sheffield Wednesday

D D D L L

24th place in England Championship

0-1

17/01/2026 11:00

Portsmouth

W W W L W

18th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth preview before placing your bet.

Sheffield Wednesday will face Portsmouth in England Championship on January 17, 2026 at 11:00.
Sheffield Wednesday are currently 24th with 0 points after 46 matches.
Portsmouth sit 18th with 55 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.05.

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

11:00

2026-01-17

Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth - Prediction & Odds

Sheffield Wednesday

Portsmouth

2026-01-17 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

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

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

20/09/2025 10:00

Portsmouth

0 - 2

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

26/04/2025 10:00

Sheffield Wednesday

1 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG LCH

25/10/2024 15:00

Portsmouth

1 - 2

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

11/03/2023 11:00

Portsmouth

0 - 1

Sheffield Wednesday

ENG L1

30/07/2022 10:00

Sheffield Wednesday

3 - 3

Portsmouth

ENG L1

30/04/2022 07:30

Sheffield Wednesday

4 - 1

Portsmouth

ENG L1

Portsmouth

17%

Draw

33%

Sheffield Wednesday

50%

Sheffield Wednesday Last 6 matches

04/01/2026 08:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 3 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

01/01/2026 11:00

Preston North End 3 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

29/12/2025 15:45

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

26/12/2025 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 2 Hull City

ENG LCH

20/12/2025 11:00

Ipswich Town 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

15/12/2025 16:00

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 3 Derby County

ENG LCH

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Portsmouth

01/01/2026 11:00

Bristol City 5 - 0 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

29/12/2025 15:45

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Charlton Athletic

ENG LCH

26/12/2025 11:00

Portsmouth 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG LCH

20/12/2025 11:00

Derby County 1 - 1 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

13/12/2025 11:00

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

09/12/2025 15:45

Swansea City 1 - 0 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Sheffield Wednesday

Portsmouth

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.93

Scored

Avg. per game

1.07

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.39

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

23 (50%)23 (50%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

33 (72%)13 (28%)

Sheffield Wednesday

Recent matches

Portsmouth

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sheffield Wednesday

Portsmouth

Shots

Sheffield Wednesday

Total shots

8.72 avg / game

Blocked

109 total

Avg. 2.53

Portsmouth

Total shots

12.22 avg / game

Blocked

178 total

Avg. 4.14

Sheffield Wednesday Pass Portsmouth

Total passes

16588

Avg. 361 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

17005

Avg. 370 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sheffield Wednesday

Played games

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.09

Clean sheets

0.22

4.33

199

Corners

261

5.67

21.24

977

Throw-ins

1051

22.85

1.24

Offsides

1.67

3.96

182

GK saves

118

2.57

Sheffield Wednesday

DISCIPLINARY

Portsmouth

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

1.87

0.07

0.04

11.78

542

Fouls

466

10.13

10.35

476

Tackles

392

8.52

NEXT MATCHES

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Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

How We Build the Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth on 17 January 2026 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.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sheffield Wednesday's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Portsmouth'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 Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth 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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