Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 10, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Sheff Wed

Portsmouth

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In a highly anticipated matchup in the English League Championship, Sheffield Wednesday will face off against Portsmouth FC on January 17, 2026 at Hillsborough Stadium.

Sheffield Wednesday has struggled in their recent form, failing to secure a win in their last five matches. Their home advantage may prove to be crucial, but they will need to find a way to break their winless streak against a confident Portsmouth side. Portsmouth, on the other hand, has won two of their last five matches and will be looking to maintain their momentum on the road.

From a tactical standpoint, Portsmouth may have the edge with a slightly better recent form and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. However, Sheffield Wednesday cannot be underestimated, especially playing in front of their home crowd.

According to bookmakers, the odds are slightly in favor of Portsmouth, but this match is likely to be a closely contested battle. Both teams have strengths that could influence the outcome, making this game difficult to predict. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive match between these two sides.

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Sheff Wed
27.9%		 Draw
28.2%		 Portsmouth
44%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Sheffield Wed: 0.45% Portsmouth: 0.45%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 3.44 3.44 2.12
MarathonBet 3.27 3.28 2.19 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 3.3 3.1 2.15
Pinnacle 3.34 3.42 2.14
Best for US Customers 3.4 3.4 2.08

Latest Results

10.01.26 Sheffield Wednesday – Brentford FC – 0:2
04.01.26 Queens Park Rangers – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:0
01.01.26 Preston North End – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:0
29.12.25 Sheffield Wednesday – Blackburn Rovers – 0:0
26.12.25 Sheffield Wednesday – Hull City – 2:2		 01.01.26 Bristol City – Portsmouth FC – 5:0
29.12.25 Portsmouth FC – Charlton Athletic – 2:1
26.12.25 Portsmouth FC – Queens Park Rangers – 1:1
20.12.25 Derby County – Portsmouth FC – 1:1
13.12.25 Portsmouth FC – Blackburn Rovers – 2:1

Facts

  • This time, only outsiders will meet in a game (ranked 24 in the zone Relegation ~ League One and 21).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sheff Wed won 3.
  • Sheff Wed is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Portsmouth has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Sheff Wed may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Portsmouth will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Sheff Wed won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 13:6. (average 1.9:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sheff Wed won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 8:5. (average 2.7:1.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    20.09.25 Portsmouth FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 0:2
    26.04.25 Sheffield Wednesday – Portsmouth FC – 1:1
    25.10.24 Portsmouth FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 1:2
    11.03.23 Portsmouth FC – Sheffield Wednesday – 0:1
    30.07.22 Sheffield Wednesday – Portsmouth FC – 3:3

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 26 15 7 4 57:29 28 52
    2 Middlesbrough 26 13 7 6 37:26 11 46
    3 Ipswich 25 12 8 5 42:24 18 44
    4 Preston 26 11 10 5 36:25 11 43
    5 Millwall 26 12 7 7 29:33 -4 43
    6 Watford 25 11 8 6 37:29 8 41
    7 Hull 25 12 5 8 40:38 2 41
    8 Stoke 26 12 4 10 32:23 9 40
    9 Wrexham 26 10 10 6 38:32 6 40
    10 Bristol City 26 11 6 9 38:29 9 39
    11 QPR 26 11 5 10 38:39 -1 38
    12 Leicester 26 10 7 9 37:38 -1 37
    13 Derby 26 9 8 9 35:35 0 35
    14 Birmingham 26 9 7 10 35:36 -1 34
    15 Southampton 26 8 9 9 38:38 0 33
    16 Sheffield Utd 25 10 2 13 36:38 -2 32
    17 Swansea 26 9 5 12 27:33 -6 32
    18 West Brom 26 9 4 13 29:35 -6 31
    19 Charlton 25 7 8 10 25:32 -7 29
    20 Blackburn 25 7 7 11 24:30 -6 28
    21 Portsmouth 24 6 7 11 21:35 -14 25
    22 Norwich 26 6 6 14 28:39 -11 24
    23 Oxford Utd 25 5 7 13 25:35 -10 22
    24 Sheffield Wed 25 1 8 16 18:51 -33 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.67 (48.23%)

    2. Ipswich: 3.23 (24.97%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 8.24 (9.78%)

    4. Watford: 26.8 (3.01%)

    5. Millwall: 69.4 (1.16%)

    6. Leicester City: 100 (0.81%)

    7. Queens Park Rangers: 100 (0.81%)

    8. Sheffield United: 100 (0.81%)

    9. Preston: 100.2 (0.8%)

    10. Hull City: 100.2 (0.8%)

    11. Sheffield Utd: 100.25 (0.8%)

    12. Stoke City: 110.2 (0.73%)

    13. Bristol City: 110.2 (0.73%)

    14. Wrexham: 120.2 (0.67%)

    15. Southampton: 130.2 (0.62%)

    16. Blackburn: 180.2 (0.45%)

    17. Sheffield Wed: 180.2 (0.45%)

    18. Portsmouth: 180.2 (0.45%)

    19. West Brom: 180.2 (0.45%)

    20. Swansea: 180.2 (0.45%)

    21. Derby: 180.2 (0.45%)

    22. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.45%)

    23. Norwich: 180.2 (0.45%)

    24. Oxford Utd: 180.2 (0.45%)

    25. Charlton: 180.2 (0.45%)

    26. QPR: 200.25 (0.4%)

    27. Leicester: 200.25 (0.4%)

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