Portsmouth take on Sheffield Wednesday at Fratton Park on Friday in the Championship. The hosts are rock-bottom in the league with eight points from 11 games, winning once.
They lost 2-0 at Cardiff City in their last match, finding themselves two goals down inside 15 minutes. Sheffield, meanwhile, drew goalless with Swansea City in their last match, failing to register a shot on target. The Owls are 17th in the points table with 12 points from 11 matches, winning thrice.
Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 71 meetings between Portsmouth and Sheffield, who lead 28-27.
- The two sides last faced off in League One in March, which Sheffield won 1-0, marking their fifth straight unbeaten game in the fixture.
- Portsmouth have managed just one clean sheet in six games in the fixture.
- Pompey (23) have the worst defensive record in the Championship.
Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction
Portsmouth have won one of their 12 competitive outings and will be desperate for some luck as they head into the second quarter of the season. They are, however, winless in seven home games and could struggle this weekend.
Sheffield, meanwhile, are on a run of back-to-back winless outings but have lost just one of their last five matches. Although their results on the road recently have been mixed, the Owls should do just enough to take a road win.
Prediction: Portsmouth 1-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Sheffield
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Four of the last six matches between the two teams have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have found the back of the net in four of their last six matchups.)