{"id":1442940,"date":"2026-04-13T11:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1442940"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:03:50","slug":"match-preview-portsmouth-vs-ipswich-14-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-portsmouth-vs-ipswich-14-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/portsmouth\/\">Portsmouth<\/a> welcome high-flying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/ipswich-town\/\">Ipswich Town<\/a> to Fratton Park in a clash that brings together two clubs at opposite ends of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/championship\/\">Championship<\/a> table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Ipswich pushing hard for promotion and Portsmouth desperate to pull away from the relegation zone, there\u2019s plenty at stake as these familiar foes renew their rivalry. Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Tuesday, with both teams seeking a crucial three points in the race for their very different ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the gulf in attacking quality and Ipswich\u2019s superior season-long stats, our strongest prediction is an Ipswich Town win. Their dominance in goals, chance creation, and shot accuracy marks them out as the standout side in this fixture. Here are our top betting recommendations for the match:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ipswich Town to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">5\/6 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(54.5%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ipswich have outscored Portsmouth by 30 goals this season and boast a much stronger shot and pass accuracy. With a +31 goal difference and the best creative numbers in the league, we&#8217;re backing the visitors to take all three points.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">1\/1 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(50.0%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">These sides combined for 26 goals in their past 10 meetings. With Ipswich averaging 1.78 goals per match and Portsmouth often involved in high-scoring encounters, over 2.5 goals offers strong appeal at even money.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&amp;Cs apply.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-season-form-amp-standings\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ipswich Town are pushing for automatic promotion, sitting 2nd in the Championship with 75 points from 40 games and a +31 goal difference. Portsmouth, by contrast, are hovering just above the drop zone in 21st with 45 points from 41 matches and a poor -16 goal difference. Recent form gives the edge to Ipswich, who have climbed the table with a series of impressive results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Team<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pos<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">W<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GF<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GA<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GD<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ipswich Town<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">40<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">71<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">40<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+31<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Portsmouth<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">41<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">18<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">41<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">57<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-16<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-potential-match-winners\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town):<\/strong> 14 goals from 49 shots, 50% shot accuracy, and 124 touches in the opposition box make Clarke Ipswich\u2019s main threat. His ability to get into dangerous areas and convert chances is unrivalled in this match-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leif Davis (Ipswich Town):<\/strong> 63 key passes and 11 big chances created from left-back underline his attacking output. Davis offers a constant creative supply line, especially from wide areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marcelino Nunez (Ipswich Town):<\/strong> 7 assists and 62 key passes highlight his role as midfield orchestrator. With 81.9% pass accuracy, he dictates the tempo and finds runners consistently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joshua Murphy (Portsmouth):<\/strong> Portsmouth\u2019s top creator, with 5 assists and 24 key passes. While not a regular goalscorer, Murphy\u2019s movement and delivery will be key if Pompey are to break down the visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-head-to-head-last-6-meetings\">Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ipswich have dominated recent encounters, winning three of the last six encounters, with Portsmouth winning just one of the last six. The last six meetings have featured plenty of drama and goals, with both teams getting on the scoresheet more often than not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">27\/09\/25<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ipswich Town 2-1 Portsmouth<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">29\/12\/22<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Portsmouth 2-2 Ipswich Town<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">League One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">01\/10\/22<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ipswich Town 3-2 Portsmouth<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">League One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12\/03\/22<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ipswich Town 0-0 Portsmouth<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">League One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19\/10\/21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Portsmouth 0-4 Ipswich Town<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">League One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20\/03\/21<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Portsmouth 2-1 Ipswich Town<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">League One<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the gap in attacking output, creative numbers, and league position, the odds and form both point towards an Ipswich Town victory at Fratton Park. However, Portsmouth\u2019s need for points and their ability to score in big matches means this could be a lively contest. Will Ipswich\u2019s firepower prove too much, or can Pompey spring a surprise? Our top tip remains Ipswich to win at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet365.com\/olp\/open-account?affiliate=365_03841577\">5\/6 @ Bet365<\/a> (54.5% implied probability) \u2013 but expect action at both ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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