Portsmouth vs Ipswich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Portsmouth vs Ipswich

Portsmouth host Ipswich at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 4 January.

We think Portsmouth look like a good bet at -111 with a +0.75 start. This Asian Handicap could give the home team the edge against Ipswich, with our stake equally split between +0.5 and +1.0.

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Portsmouth suffered a defeat in their last game. A 5-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Ashton Gate against Bristol City. John Mousinho's side ended up with just 38% possession and had two shots on target.

Ipswich Town made it back-to-back Championship victories after a 2-1 home win over Oxford United at Portman Road. The Suffolk team enjoyed 64% possession and managed seven shots on goal, while Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Chuba Akpom were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich boast an unbeaten record in the past five games with Portsmouth. In their last clash, hosts Ipswich came out with a 2-1 victory at Portman Road. The previous 9 H2H matches have included four wins for Portsmouth, three victories for Ipswich along with two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Ipswich	25	12	8	5	42	24	18	42:24	44
21	Portsmouth	24	6	7	11	21	35	-14	21:35	25

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 10.4 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Pompey have had 48.8% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 12.5 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.1 corners.

Terry Devlin is the top goalscorer with 3, Callum Lang has 2, with Conor Shaughnessy and two other players on 1. Josh Murphy is the leading assists maker with 4.

Ipswich have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 15.2 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. The Tractor Boys average 59.0% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while conceding 0.8 goals from 9.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Jaden Philogene-Bidace has scored 3, followed by Chuba Akpom, Jack Clarke and Sindre Walle Egeli with 2 goals apiece. Look no further than Marcelino Nunez for the top assist maker (6) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Terry Devlin, Conor Shaughnessy, Regan Poole, Zak Swanson, Andre Dozzell, Luke Le Roux, Adrian Segecic, John Swift, Ibane Bowat, Makenzie Kirk.

Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cédric Kipré, Leif Davis, Azor Matusiwa, Jens Cajuste, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Núñez, Jaden Philogene, Chuba Akpom.

Portsmouth vs Ipswich Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Portsmouth vs Ipswich betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Portsmouth can perform well in this Championship game and we’re backing the home team at -111 on the Asian Handicap. We think that they will prove competitive and +0.75 is a value bet.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest Championship form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key Portsmouth vs Ipswich league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 8 of their last 12 games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Portsmouth in 6 of their last 9 games against Ipswich.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 1 - 1 Ipswich

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +480 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sindre Walle Egeli Over 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich) is available at -161 to record at least one shot on goal. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.

Latest Sindre Walle Egeli Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+460

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-108

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Jaden Philogene To Score +180

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich) can be wagered at +180 to score. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.

Latest Jaden Philogene Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+420

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

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Corners Prediction

Ipswich To Have Most Corners -152

In their past four games, Ipswich have had the most corners. Ipswich look value at -152 to rack up the most corners.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portsmouth

Total

9.70 4.60 5.10

Home

10.30 5.50 4.80

Away

10.00 3.90 6.10

Ipswich

Total

8.70 4.90 3.80

Home

10.00 5.90 4.10

Away

9.10 5.20 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-108

Portsmouth Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Ipswich Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Most Corners

1

+155

X

+650

2

-154

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Portsmouth vs Ipswich Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Full-Time Result odds of -147 suggest that Ipswich Town are likely victors and there’s a 60% probability that the favourites win this Championship clash. For those wanting to back Portsmouth, you will find +420 about this outsider.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Ipswich available at +120 and Portsmouth at +410. The third option is the draw which is priced at +123.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

+420

X

+260

2

-147

Half-Time Result

1

+410

X

+123

2

+120

Double Chance

1X

+108

12

-400

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+255

2

-417

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-111

2 Hcp -0.75

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-128

There is +180 available that Jaden Philogene finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +420.

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+180

Anytime

+420

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+195

Anytime

+460

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Darnell Furlong (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

John Swift (Portsmouth)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Ashley Young (Ipswich)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Cédric Kipré (Ipswich)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-108

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-143

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Florian Bianchini (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Darnell Furlong (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Cédric Kipré (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-1429

Portsmouth have gone unbeaten at Fratton Park in the last three games. John Mousinho's side have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Ipswich have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The last meeting at Fratton Park saw Portsmouth and Ipswich draw 2-2. There have been two Portsmouth victories, one Ipswich win and one draw in the past 4 H2H games at Fratton Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Portsmouth Home Stats		4-3-3	2.20	1.20	1.00	5	5	6	4
Ipswich Away Stats		4-3-3	2.80	1.70	1.10	5	5	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Portsmouth vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News

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