Wolves vs Portsmouth
Portsmouth snatch draw at Wolves
T. Devlin's late strike rescues a point on the road.
Wolves looked set to claim all three points after J. James put them ahead shortly after the hour mark. However, Portsmouth refused to lie down, with T. Devlin equalising late on to deny Wolves a narrow win. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a Wolves victory, turning what looked like a home win into a shared spoils affair.
Outcome probability
As the regular season unfolds, Wolves and Portsmouth prepare to face off in what promises to be a closely fought encounter. Both sides have shown contrasting fortunes so far, setting the stage for a tactical battle.
Match factors
Fer López's dual threat in scoring and assisting
Fer López leads Wolves in goals (4) and assists (2), providing a balanced attacking threat
Wolves' home scoring consistency
Wolves have scored in all recent home games, averaging 2 goals per home match
Raúl Jiménez's recent scoring impact
Jiménez has 3 goals in 6 appearances, showing good form despite limited minutes
Portsmouth's multiple confirmed absences
Portsmouth missing 10 players including attackers and midfielders weakens their offensive options
The context
Wolves currently sit 6th in the league with 17 points from 10 games, demonstrating solid form and consistency. Portsmouth, on the other hand, are 16th with 11 points from 9 games, reflecting a tougher run of results. This league phase match is crucial for both teams aiming to climb the table.
Key insights
Fer López
Wolves
Fer López leads Wolves in goals and assists, providing a balanced attacking threat with 4 goals and 2 assists this season.
Championship 26/274 goals in 9 appearances, 2 assists in 9 appearances
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Raúl Jiménez Rodríguez
Wolves
Raúl Jiménez has a high goal per game ratio, scoring 3 goals in 6 appearances, making him a key attacking figure.
Championship 26/273 goals in 6 appearances
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Portsmouth Team
Portsmouth
Portsmouth face multiple confirmed absences, weakening their offensive options and overall squad depth.
Championship 26/2710 players confirmed out
Analysis
Wolves have been reliable at home, scoring in all recent matches and averaging two goals per game on their turf. Their midfield dynamo Fer López leads the charge with 4 goals and 2 assists, making him a dual threat. Raúl Jiménez Rodríguez also poses a significant attacking threat with 3 goals in 6 appearances. Portsmouth face challenges with multiple confirmed absences, weakening their offensive options and making it harder to break down Wolves' defence.
Key facts
- 1.Wolves are 6th in the league with 17 points from 10 games (W5 D2 L3).
- 2.Portsmouth are 16th with 11 points from 9 games (W3 D2 L4).
- 3.Wolves have scored in all recent home games, averaging 2 goals per home match.
- 4.Fer López leads Wolves with 4 goals and 2 assists this season.
- 5.Raúl Jiménez Rodríguez has 3 goals in 6 appearances, showing good form.
- 6.Portsmouth have multiple confirmed absences affecting their attacking options.
- 7.The predicted fulltime score is a narrow 1-0 win for Wolves.
- 8.The match is part of the Regular Season - 6 round in league 40.
Prediction
Given the narrow margins in form and league standings, a cautious call favours Wolves to clinch a 1-0 win. The home side's attacking consistency and key players' contributions should be enough to edge out Portsmouth in this tight contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Wolves
Away — Portsmouth
No standout top scorers flagged for Portsmouth
The verdict
Expect a competitive match where Wolves' home advantage and attacking threats might just tip the scales. Portsmouth will need to overcome their injury woes and defensive tests to avoid a slim defeat.
Prediction generated 17 Oct 2026, 15:57 UTC · Fipster Model v1.164
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Neave
Yellow Card
Munetsi
Neave
Shade
Shein
Mohamed
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
James
Assist: Fer López
Mane
Saïd
Kamara
Mohamed
Milovanović
Yellow Card
Bellegarde
Yellow Card
Doyle
Yellow Card
Devlin
André
Kavuma McQueen
Yellow Card
Segecic
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 |
| 5 |  West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +17 | 22 |
| 6 |  Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 21 |
| 7 |  West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 21 |
| 11 |  Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 18 |
| 12 |  Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 |
| 13 |  Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -1 | 15 |
Match Statistics
Wolves
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1José SáG
- 3Hugo BuenoD
- 5M. MunetsiM
- 7AndréM
- 14S. NeaveF
- 19R. SaïdM
- 28Fer LópezM
- 34N. DjigaD
- 36M. ManeM
- 37L. KrejčíD
- 38J. TchatchouaD
Substitutes
- 8J. JamesM
- 13João VirgíniaG
- 15Y. MosqueraD
- 20T. DoyleM
- 23T. ChirewaF
- 24Toti GomesD
- 26J. RuddyG
- 27J. BellegardeM
- 33G. KonanD
Portsmouth
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1N. SchmidG
- 5R. PooleD
- 10A. SegecicM
- 11A. KamaraM
- 16J. MeghomaD
- 17T. ShadeF
- 19R. SheinM
- 24T. DevlinD
- 37I. MohamedM
- 38E. AdamsM
- 55M. DiaD
Substitutes
- 7M. PackM
- 20T. WaddinghamF
- 22Z. SwansonD
- 25R. Kavuma McQueenF
- 27O. BaileyM
- 29M. MilovanovićF
- 30B. KillipG
- 31D. BielicaG
- 32E. KennyM
Wolves
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. James | M | 44 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Fer López | M | 90 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1/3 |
| André | M | 89 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| N. Djiga | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| T. Chirewa | F | 44 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| T. Doyle | M | 23 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| J. Tchatchoua | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| L. Krejčí | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Mane | M | 67 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1/5 |
| Hugo Bueno | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| José Sá | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Munetsi | M | 46 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| R. Saïd | M | 75 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| Y. Mosquera | D | 1 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bellegarde | M | 15 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Neave | F | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Konan | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Ruddy | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Virgínia | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Toti Gomes | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Portsmouth
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Dia | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| T. Devlin | D | 90 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| R. Poole | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Meghoma | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Segecic | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| R. Kavuma McQueen | F | 37 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| T. Shade | F | 53 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Mohamed | M | 75 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Bailey | M | 15 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| E. Kenny | M | 15 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| E. Adams | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Shein | M | 53 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Kamara | M | 75 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| N. Schmid | G | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Milovanović | F | 37 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| D. Bielica | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Waddingham | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Pack | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Killip | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Swanson | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Wolves vs Portsmouth?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Wolves to win against Portsmouth.
- What score did Fipster predict for Wolves vs Portsmouth?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Wolves 1–0 Portsmouth.
- What were the win probabilities for Wolves vs Portsmouth?
- Fipster's model gave Wolves a 35% chance of winning, Portsmouth a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.