In this article, we have given our Sunderland vs Portsmouth prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Championship clash at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon. At the time of writing, the hosts are in fourth place on 47 points from 25 games played, while the visitors are in 21st spot on 23 points from 23 matches.
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Sunderland vs Portsmouth prediction: Black Cats aiming for all three points
Key stats
- Sunderland have won three of their last five games, including two at home.
- Portsmouth have lost their previous three away matches, scoring just once.
- There have been no draws in the past five H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Sunderland 3-1 Portsmouth
Sunderland should be dominant at home, but their lack of clean sheets in recent games suggests that they will give Portsmouth a chance. The visitors have been dreadful away from home recently though, which does not offer them much hope.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sunderland to sail to victory?
- Home: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- Draw: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- Away: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
According to the implied probabilities, Sunderland are huge favourites to take home all three points. A draw is thought to be the next-fancied result, followed by a Portsmouth away win.
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Most recent H2Hs: Sunderland edge it
As shown by the last five meetings, Sunderland edge Portsmouth in terms of victories with three to two. There have been no draws and a total of 15 goals scored, at an average of three per game.
England Championship 31/08/24
Portsmouth
Sunderland
England League 1 22/01/22
Sunderland
Portsmouth
England League 1 02/10/21
Portsmouth
Sunderland
England League 1 09/03/21
Portsmouth
Sunderland
England League 1 24/10/20
Sunderland
Portsmouth
Sunderland preview: Black Cats strong at home
Indeed, Sunderland have won their previous two matches at the Stadium of Light, and will be hoping to make it three successive wins against Portsmouth. Three points are crucial as it could take them as high as second place in the table, if other results go their way.
Predicted lineup: Patterson (GK), Hume, Mepham, O'Nien, Alese, Neill, Bellingham, Roberts, Mayenda, Aouchiche & Isidor
England Championship 09/05/25
W
Coventry
1
Sunderland
2
England Championship 03/05/25
L
QPR
1
Sunderland
0
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Oxford Utd
2
Sunderland
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Blackburn
1
Sunderland
0
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Bristol City
2
Sunderland
1
Portsmouth preview: Pompey hoping to stop away rot
In contrast, Portsmouth have lost three consecutive away games ahead of their daunting trip to the Black Cats. A draw would be a good result in their battle to avoid relegation down to League One.
Predicted lineup: Schmid (GK), Swanson, Pack, Towler, Oglivie, Botts, Dozzell, Lane, Lang, Murphy & Bishop
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Hull
1
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Sheff Wed
1
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Watford
0
Portsmouth
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Norwich
3
Portsmouth
5
England Championship 12/04/25
D
Derby
2
Portsmouth
2
Player to watch – Eliezer Mayenda
Eliezer Mayenda scored and assisted in Sunderland's most recent 2-1 win against fellow promotion hopefuls Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light. That is three goals and four assists that the Spaniard has in the Championship in total, and he will no doubt be an attacking threat against Portsmouth.