Portsmouth vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction 25.10.2024 | Championship

• Competition: Championship
• Date: 25.10.2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Fratton Park (Portsmouth)

This season, 24 clubs in the Championship are battli ng it out for a promotion at the Premier League. One of the key matches in Round 12 features two former English champions: Portsmouth and Sheffield Wednesday.

Portsmouth hit rock bottom during the mid-2010s, but now they’re starting to see some light. They made a comeback last season, earning promotion to the Championship for the first time in 12 years after facing serious financial woes. Their goal this season is simple: stay in the league. They’ve had a rough start, with just one win so far 2-1 against QPR and they recently lost 0-2 to Cardiff.

Sheffield Wednesday has also struggled in recent years, last playing in the Premier League at the turn of the millennium. After a tough season, they barely managed to stay up, and now they’re aiming for a mid-table finish. Right now, they’re in 17th place with 11 points and recently played to a goalless draw against Swansea. Given their performance, they can be pleased with that result.

FINAL PREDICTION: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

Both teams are pretty evenly matched, with Sheffield having a bit more experience. But Portsmouth will have around 20,000 fans behind them, which can make a difference. Even though they’re at the bottom of the table, they’ve shown some nice touch this season. Their attack looks decent, but their defense is shaky. With no signs of improvement, Portsmouth need to rely on their attackers to get the job done. Expect a lively match with plenty of chances and hopefully some goals. BTTS feels like the right call here.