Portsmouth and Ipswich Town face each other at Fratton Park with both sides coming into the game in very different situations and moods. Therefore, our prediction points toward a 1-0 away win. Pompey's 2026 started in disastrous fashion with a 5–0 hammering away at Bristol City, a result that brutally exposed their long injury list. That defeat was not an isolated incident but rather a continuation of their away struggles; however, it is important to separate home and away performances. At Fratton Park, Pompey have been much more competitive, averaging 2.00 points per game, winning 60% of home matches, and conceding just 1.00 goal per game.
Ipswich arrive in strong spirits after a 2–1 win over Oxford United, and crucially, they have no fresh injury worries. As promotion hopefuls, the Tractor Boys look far more balanced than Portsmouth, combining attacking efficiency with defensive solidity. They average 2.00 points per game overall, keep clean sheets in 50% of matches, and concede just 0.80 goals per game. Even away from home, Ipswich remain competitive, with 1.33 points per game, an expected goals of 1.72, and a solid defensive xGA of 1.36. While they are not as dominant on the road as at Portman Road, their structure and game management travel well.
Ipswich Town are a more stable team than Portsmouth and in better form. Therefore, Away Win should be considered with additional value on Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals.
This Championship match will be played on Sunday 4 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Portsmouth vs Ipswich prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Portsmouth 0 - 1 Ipswich
Portsmouth vs Ipswich Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: George Hirst @ 150 Odds
- To be booked: Marlon Pack @ 150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferPortsmouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddwl | 1.10 |
| Home | wlwdw | 2.00 |
| Away | llldl | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.60 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.00 | 2.60 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.23 | 1.59 | 0.87 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.26 | 1.60 |
Ipswich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwdww | 2.00 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | ldldw | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.75 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.25 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.50 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.73 | 1.76 | 1.72 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 0.97 | 1.36 |
Portsmouth vs Ipswich Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Portsmouth (44%)
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