Sheffield Utd vs Portsmouth Prediction - 26th November 2025

This Championship clash between two struggling sides at the wrong end of the table has all the hallmarks of a tight, low-scoring encounter. Sheffield Utd, sitting 22nd with just 13 points, host Portsmouth who are marginally better off in 19th place with 17 points. The Blades have shown some signs of life recently with two wins in their last three games, including an impressive 3-0 victory at Sheffield Wednesday. However, their home form remains a major concern - they've won just 25% of their home matches this season and are averaging a paltry 0.75 goals per game at their own ground. Their recent home results tell the story: a 0-0 draw with QPR, a 1-3 loss to Derby, and a 1-0 win over Watford. Portsmouth's away form is even more alarming. They've failed to win a single game on their travels this season, losing 75% of their away fixtures while conceding an alarming 2.5 goals per match. Their recent away performances include a 3-2 loss at Hull City and a 4-0 thrashing at Birmingham. While they did manage a 1-1 draw at Leicester, their overall away record is dismal. The head-to-head record offers some hope for Sheffield Utd - they've won both previous home meetings against Portsmouth. However, both teams are struggling for goals, with Sheffield Utd averaging 1.3 goals per game overall and Portsmouth managing just 1.1. The goal expectancy figures (Home 1.62, Away 1.12) suggest we're unlikely to see a goal fest. Both sides have defensive vulnerabilities, but their attacking output is so poor that a high-scoring game seems unlikely. Sheffield Utd have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 10 games, while Portsmouth have managed only 2 in the same period. Key Points: - Sheffield Utd have won just 25% of home games this season - Portsmouth have lost 75% of away games, conceding 2.5 goals per match - Both teams average under 1.5 goals scored per game - Sheffield Utd have perfect home record against Portsmouth (2 wins from 2) - Goal expectancy suggests total goals around 2.74 - Both teams have poor recent form but Sheffield Utd showing slight improvement Given the attacking struggles of both sides and the defensive concerns, particularly Portsmouth's away fragility combined with their own scoring problems, the value lies with goals being at a premium in this bottom-of-the-table clash.