England · Championship · Matchweek 618:45
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18:45 UTC

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

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Molineux Stadium · Analysis updated 20:32 UTC

Wolves vs Portsmouth Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.63 expected goals for Wolves and 1.17 for Portsmouth, a combined total of 2.80. That distribution gives Wolves the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 53% for over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 48% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Wolves win

47.8% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.63 – 1.17

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Wolves home form

    10 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Portsmouth away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Wolves to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 48%, against 48% / 25% / 28% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.63 goals for Wolves and 1.17 for Portsmouth, a combined 2.80 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Wolves win48%
Draw25%
Portsmouth win28%

Double chance 1X

72%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

52%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals77%
Over 2.5 goals53%
Over 3.5 goals31%
Both teams to score56%

Correct score

  • 1–111.6%
  • 1–09.9%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 2–08.0%
  • 0–17.1%

Recent form

Wolves

  • 2026-09-20T11:00:00.000Z · H vs West Brom · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Everton · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Sheffield Utd · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Birmingham · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-01T18:45:00.000Z · A vs West Ham · 2-4 (L)

Portsmouth

  • 2026-10-11T11:00:00.000Z · A vs Southampton · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Blackburn · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Charlton · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Cardiff · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-01T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Derby · 0-2 (L)

Head-to-head

No previous meetings were found between these teams. The prediction is still calculated from current form, home and away performance, goals data, team strength and competition statistics.

Championship table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Swansea9621820
2Middlesbrough9531518
3West Ham94411116
4Stoke City9513216
5Wolves8422414
6QPR9351314
7Birmingham9351214
8Millwall9423114
9West Brom9423114
10Bristol City9423-114
11Southampton95221013
12Charlton9342-313
13Blackburn9333112
14Sheffield Utd9333112
15Wrexham9252-311
16Lincoln9324-411
17Bolton9315-510
18Norwich9306-29
19Portsmouth8224-28
20Watford9225-78
21Cardiff9144-37
22Burnley9144-47
23Derby9135-76
24Preston9117-84

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Wolves win, at 47.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 56% and over 2.5 goals at 53%.

A 48% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.