Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 1–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Wolves v Portsmouth is on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Molineux Stadium (Wolverhampton); Edward Duckworth, England takes charge. We think Wolves (60%) are favourites. Below are the tip, the probability of each result, the absences and a look at the match.
Wolves vs Portsmouth: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 1.60 | 4.35 | 6.00 |
| Market average | 1.56 | 4.12 | 5.59 |
| Lowest odds | 1.53 | 3.67 | 5.00 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.27 | 1.24 | 75.4% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.86 | 1.79 | 52.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.07 | 2.00 | 47.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.14 | 2.94 | 31.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.87 | 1.82 | 51.0% |
| BTTS – no | 1.95 | 1.89 | 49.0% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 6.3%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Wolves 1–0 Portsmouth, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Wolves 3rd (24 points), Portsmouth 11th (19 points).
- H2H: 1 match: Wolves 0W 1D 0L, goals 1–1.
- Absences: Wolves 0, Portsmouth 0.
Who will win Wolves vs Portsmouth?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Wolves vs Portsmouth: who is missing
Wolves
- No reported absences
Portsmouth
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Wolves vs Portsmouth: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 |  West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 |  Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 |  Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 |  Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 |  Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 |  Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 |  Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 |  Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 |  Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 |  Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 |  Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 |  Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 |  Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Wolves are 3rd with 24 points after 13 matches (7W 3D 3L), whereas Portsmouth are 11th with 19 points (5W 4D 4L).
- Head to head. In their 1 meetings so far, Wolves have 0 wins, Portsmouth have 0 wins and 1 draw have been recorded; the goals stand at 1–1.
What to expect
Wolves should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 1–0 (11.6%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.86), and our probability for it is 53%. We estimate both teams scoring at 51% and over 2.5 goals at 53%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 1; Wolves 0 wins, 1 draw, Portsmouth 0 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 2.0 goals.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 53%.
- Absent: Wolves 0, Portsmouth 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 51%, best available odds 1.87). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Wolves are missing: no absences. Portsmouth are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
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Wolves vs Portsmouth: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Wolves vs Portsmouth?
Our result tip is Wolves to win (odds 1.60), and our goals tip is Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.86). The safer pick is Wolves or draw (1X).
Who will win Wolves vs Portsmouth?
Our probabilities: Wolves to win 60%, a draw 23%, Portsmouth to win 17%.
What time and where is kick-off?
20 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Referee: Edward Duckworth, England.
Who will be missing?
Wolves: no absences. Portsmouth: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 53% (odds 1.86); under 2.5 goals is at 47% (odds 2.07).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 51% probability (odds 1.87).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–0 (11.6%); after that come 2–0 (11.0%) and 1–1 (10.4%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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