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PortsmouthTimelineSheffield Utd
1st Half
Swift J.
25'
Hamer G.
45+3'
2nd Half
O'Hare C.Out: Cannon T.
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46'
Soumare D.
48'
Peck S.Out: Soumare D.
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55'
Campbell T.Out: Bamford P.
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70'
Pack M.Out: Swift J.
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71'
Williams J.Out: Swanson Z.
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71'
Brown J.Out: Segecic A.
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77'
Le Roux L.Out: Dozzell A.
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80'
Phillips K.
89'
Hoever K.Out: Seriki F.
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89'
Arblaster O.Out: Phillips K.
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90'
Brooks A. ()
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90'
Hoever K.
90+7'

Top stats

2.37Expected goals (xG)1.46
58%Ball possession42%
23Total shots11
7Shots on target2
4Big chances2
11Corner kicks4
72% (289/400)Passes60% (180/300)
1Yellow cards4

Shots

2.37Expected goals (xG)1.46
2.42xG on target (xGOT)1.62
23Total shots11
7Shots on target2
13Shots off target6
3Blocked shots3
21Shots inside the box6
2Shots outside the box5
1Hit the woodwork1

Attack

4Big chances2
11Corner kicks4
43Touches in opposition box11
1Accurate through passes0
0Offsides0
12Free kicks12

Passes

72% (289/400)Passes60% (180/300)
41% (34/83)Long passes26% (24/91)
54% (75/139)Passes in final third36% (25/69)
22% (5/23)Crosses25% (2/8)
1.48Expected assists (xA)0.54
17Throw ins21

Defense

12Fouls12
71% (10/14)Tackles55% (11/20)
68Duels won56
22Clearances45
14Interceptions12
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

1Goalkeeper saves7
1.62xGOT faced2.42
0.62Goals prevented2.42
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AI Prediction
verified Very High Confidence
13.38
X3.43
22.19

Recommended Bet

Away Win
Stake: High (10/10)
96
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #21 vs Away #17
Season: Home 1.14 PPG vs Away 1.26 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 1.40 PPG vs Away 1.40 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.20 GPG vs Away 1.19 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

24%
17%
59%
Portsmouth
Draw
Sheffield Utd

Match Preview

Portsmouth will take on Sheffield United in a Championship matchup at Fratton Park on February 14, 2026.

Portsmouth, currently 19th in the standings with 33 points, will face 16th-placed Sheffield United, who have accumulated 39 points.

The statistical data reveals Portsmouth's strong performance at home with 3 wins in their last 6 home matches across all leagues, while Sheffield United has struggled on the road, facing 4 losses in their recent 6 Championship away fixtures.

When reflecting on their historical head-to-head encounters, Portsmouth has endured difficulty, losing 67 percent of their last 6 matches against Sheffield United in the Championship.

As the two teams prepare to clash, Portsmouth will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while Sheffield United aims to overturn their recent struggles away from home.

Our model predicts Portsmouth to win with a probability of 37%.

Portsmouth were unable to respond after falling behind against Preston during the first half last weekend, suffering a 1-0 away defeat against Paul Heckingbottom's side. That defeat ended a four-match unbeaten streak, and the hosts are now only one point clear of the relegation zone.

Sheffield United are also looking to avenge a defeat heading into Saturday's game after they were beaten 2-1 on home soil by new league leaders Middlesbrough. The Blades have picked up just one point from the last nine available on the road, but will fancy their chances at Fratton Park.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Portsmouth

Starting 11
-Nicolas Schmid
GK6.36
-Zak Swanson
DL6.69
-Connor Ogilvie
DC6.72
-Regan Poole
DC6.84
-Terry Devlin
DR6.77
-Ebou Adams
DMC7.24
-Andre Dozzell
DMC6.46
-Millenic Alli
AML6.83
-Conor Chaplin
AMC6.60
-Gustavo Caballero
AMR6.08
-Jacob Brown
FW6.23

Sheffield Utd

Starting 11
-Michael Cooper
GK6.56
-Harrison Burrows
DL6.52
-Tyler Bindon
DC6.81
-Japhet Tanganga
DC6.90
-Femi Seriki
DR6.91
-Sydie Peck
DMC6.82
-Kalvin Phillips
DMC6.49
-Gustavo Hamer
AML6.78
-Callum O'Hare
AMC6.76
-Andre Brooks
AMR6.78
-Patrick Bamford
FW6.81
Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 29 / 31 matches
PortsmouthvsSheffield Utd

radarTeam Profile

Portsmouth
Sheffield Utd
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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24Attack46
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42Defense42
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33Possession41
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40Efficiency60
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17Creativity39
gavel
58Discipline53

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

27Goals Scored44
38Goals Conceded45
7Clean Sheets7
46Big Chances74
36Big Chances Missed45
0Penalty Goals2

gps_fixedShooting

346Total Shots411
101Shots on Target132

swap_horizPassing & Possession

50.1%Avg Possession51.0%
10,966Total Passes12,319
75.0%Pass Accuracy76.8%

shieldDefending

385Tackles460
230Interceptions259
79Saves83
49.7%Duels Won50.8%

gavelDiscipline

288Fouls330
55Yellow Cards47
1Red Cards4
50Offsides58

analyticsOther

158Corners226
142Successful Dribbles188
3Errors Leading to Goal5
6.74Avg Rating6.77

Statistical Comparison

PortsmouthMetricSheffield Utd
27
Goals
43
18
Assists
31
6.4
Average Ratings
6.4
26.6
Average Age
25.5
180.4
Average Height (cm)
180.3
0.9
Shots pg
0.8
50%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.6
1.3
Tackles pg
1.4

League Standings Context

For Portsmouth

PosTeamPWDLPts
19West Bromwich32971634
20Portsmouth29891233
21Leicester City321081432

For Sheffield Utd

PosTeamPWDLPts
16Norwich City321161539
17Sheffield United311231639
18Charlton Athletic311091239

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

44.8/ 96.1
Dangerous Attacks
52.1/ 98.2
29.0%
Shots on Target
31.0%
11.8
Total Shots
13.3
50.0%
Possession
52.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

0.9
Goals Scored / Match
1.4
1.4
Goals Conceded / Match
1.6

Head-to-Head Summary

2
Portsmouth Wins
33%
1
Draws
17%
3
Sheffield Utd Wins
50%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketPortsmouthSheffield Utd
Over 1.5 Goals
68%21/31
74%23/31
Over 2.5 Goals
45%14/31
65%20/31
Both Teams to Score
52%16/31
55%17/31
* Based on last 31 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Portsmouth

CH
Preston North End
1 - 0
Portsmouth
CH
Portsmouth
3 - 0
West Bromwich
CH
Portsmouth
1 - 1
Southampton
CH
Watford
1 - 1
Portsmouth
CH
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Portsmouth
FA
Portsmouth
1 - 4
Arsenal

Home Games: Portsmouth

CH
Portsmouth
3 - 0
West Bromwich
CH
Portsmouth
1 - 1
Southampton
FA
Portsmouth
1 - 4
Arsenal
CH
Portsmouth
2 - 1
Charlton Athletic
CH
Portsmouth
1 - 1
QPR
CH
Portsmouth
2 - 1
Blackburn Rovers

Last 6: Sheffield Utd

CH
Sheffield United
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
CH
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Oxford United
CH
Millwall
1 - 1
Sheffield United
CH
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Ipswich Town
CH
Southampton
1 - 0
Sheffield United
CH
Charlton Athletic
1 - 0
Sheffield United

Away Games: Sheffield Utd

CH
Millwall
1 - 1
Sheffield United
CH
Southampton
1 - 0
Sheffield United
CH
Charlton Athletic
1 - 0
Sheffield United
CH
Stoke City
1 - 2
Sheffield United
CH
Wrexham FC
5 - 3
Sheffield United
CH
West Bromwich
2 - 0
Sheffield United

history Recent Form

PortsmouthPortsmouth
1.1 GPG
L
W
D
D
W
Sheffield UtdSheffield Utd
1.3 GPG
L
W
D
W
L

group Head to Head

PL26 Nov 2025
Sheffield United
3-0
Portsmouth
PL8 Feb 2025
Sheffield United
2-1
Portsmouth
PL28 Sept 2024
Portsmouth
0-0
Sheffield United
PL20 Apr 2013
Portsmouth
3-0
Sheffield United
PL29 Oct 2012
Sheffield United
1-0
Portsmouth
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
14%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
43%
3 / 7 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
43%
3 / 7 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
0%
0 / 7 matches
Both Teams to Score
14%
1 / 7 matches
Portsmouth CS
43%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield Utd CS
57%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

26 Nov 2025
Sheffield United
3 - 0
Portsmouth
8 Feb 2025
Sheffield United
2 - 1
Portsmouth
28 Sept 2024
Portsmouth
0 - 0
Sheffield United
20 Apr 2013
Portsmouth
3 - 0
Sheffield United
29 Oct 2012
Sheffield United
1 - 0
Portsmouth
5 Mar 2011
Portsmouth
1 - 0
Sheffield United
18 Sept 2010
Sheffield United
1 - 0
Portsmouth

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Portsmouth
1.14
Form (Overall)
Sheffield Utd
1.26

Sheffield Utd is +11% better in terms of Points Per Game

Preston North End
1 - 0
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
3 - 0
West Bromwich Albion
Portsmouth
1 - 1
Southampton
Watford
1 - 1
Portsmouth
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Portsmouth
Sheffield United
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Oxford United
Millwall
1 - 1
Sheffield United
Sheffield United
3 - 1
Ipswich Town
Southampton
1 - 0
Sheffield United

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