Portsmouth take on Sheffield Wednesday at Fratton Park on Saturday in an EFL Championship clash between two sides with contrasting starts to the season. MatchPlug brings you the odds, preview, and prediction for Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday. Pompey are pushing toward the top half, while the Owls are struggling near the bottom.
Betting Preview for Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Venue: Fratton Park
- Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2025
- Time: 15:00 BST
- Teams: Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Odds provided by 1XBet
Betting on Portsmouth
- 1XBet Spread: -0.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.85
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
Portsmouth have started the campaign steadily with eight points from their opening five matches. John Mousinho’s men are unbeaten in their last three league games (W1, D2), with back-to-back clean sheets against Southampton and Cardiff.
Fratton Park has been a fortress since late January, with Pompey losing only twice in their last 11 home league fixtures. Their resilience at the back is their main strength, though they’ve managed just four goals in the league so far.
Betting on Sheffield Wednesday
- 1XBet Spread: +0.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 4.25
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Sheffield Wednesday’s early-season woes continue, with just one point from their opening five matches. The Owls are on a three-game losing streak across all competitions and have failed to score in each of those defeats.
Away from home, they’ve drawn once and lost once in the league this season, but they remain winless on the road in the Championship since March. Their lack of cutting edge in attack is becoming a major concern.
MatchPlug Prediction for Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday
Portsmouth have looked compact and tough to beat, while Sheffield Wednesday are still searching for form and struggling to find the net. This match is likely to be cagey, with few clear-cut chances.
Final Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
