Portsmouth welcome high-flying Ipswich Town to Fratton Park on Tuesday, 3 February (kick-off: 7:45pm), with the home side desperate for points to escape a relegation scrap while Ipswich aim to keep their promotion hopes burning bright.
With the teams locked at three wins apiece from their last ten meetings, but a gulf in current form, this Championship clash offers plenty for punters and neutrals alike.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on season stats and current momentum, here are our top betting recommendations for Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town. We’re particularly confident in an Ipswich Town win due to their attacking threat and Portsmouth’s ongoing defensive struggles.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town to Win | 5/6 @ Betfred (54.5%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Ipswich boast 14 wins from 29 (48% win rate), a +21 goal difference, and average 1.7 goals per game. Their attacking output dwarfs Portsmouth’s, who have just 7 wins and concede 1.4 goals per match. The visitors won the reverse 2-1 and look a class above across the numbers. |
| Jack Clarke Anytime Scorer | 9/4 @ Bet365 (30.8%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Clarke has netted 12 times this season for Ipswich (more than any Portsmouth player), takes over 2.5 shots per match, and is pivotal to the visitors’ attack. He scored in the previous head-to-head and remains a constant threat. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
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Season Form & Standings
Ipswich are pushing for automatic promotion, while Portsmouth are fighting to avoid being dragged into the bottom three. Ipswich’s form is underpinned by the league’s second-best attack and a defence that has conceded only 28 goals in 29 matches.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 4 | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 49 | 28 | +21 | 51 |
| Portsmouth | 20 | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 27 | 37 | -10 | 33 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Jack Clarke (Ipswich): 12 goals, 1 assist, 35 key passes – averages 0.41 goals per game and is involved in nearly every Ipswich attack.
- Anis Mehmeti (Ipswich): Dynamic attacker, regularly tops dribbles and chances created, offering width and pace.
- Colby Bishop (Portsmouth): Portsmouth’s leading striker, but with the team averaging less than a goal per game, he’ll need more support to trouble Ipswich’s back line.
- Millenic Alli (Portsmouth): An emerging threat, Alli’s directness and willingness to shoot could be a spark if Portsmouth are to get anything from this contest.
Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings
There has been little to separate these sides over their last six meetings, with two wins each and two draws – though Ipswich edged the reverse fixture earlier this season 2-1.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27/09/25 | Ipswich Town 2-1 Portsmouth | Championship |
| 29/12/22 | Portsmouth 2-2 Ipswich Town | League One |
| 01/10/22 | Ipswich Town 3-2 Portsmouth | League One |
| 12/03/22 | Ipswich Town 0-0 Portsmouth | League One |
| 19/10/21 | Portsmouth 0-4 Ipswich Town | League One |
| 20/03/21 | Portsmouth 2-1 Ipswich Town | League One |
Conclusion: Will Ipswich’s class tell?
Ipswich Town come into this fixture as the superior side on paper and in the data, riding a promotion challenge built on attacking quality, possession dominance, and defensive security. Portsmouth’s best hope is to frustrate and counter, but the gulf in shots, goals, and key chances created suggests the visitors have too much firepower. Our strongest tip is backing an Ipswich Town win at 5/6 with Betfred (54.5% implied probability) – and if Jack Clarke finds space, it could be a long night for the hosts.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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