Portsmouth vs Ipswich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Apr 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Portsmouth vs Ipswich

Portsmouth, who are just one point clear of the relegation zone, take on automatic promotion hopefuls Ipswich at Fratton Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 14 April.

There’s a realistic prospect that we’ll see Ipswich land a win and the Tractor Boys are available at -108 to beat Portsmouth. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors a value pick.

Portsmouth secured a 1-0 away win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium last time out. Pompey had just 29% possession and recorded one shot on target, with Conor Chaplin bagging a late winning goal.

Ipswich Town have triumphed in back-to-back the Championship games. The latest was on the road where Norwich City were beaten 2-0 at Carrow Road. Kieran McKenna's team had just 33% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Jaden Philogene-Bidace and George Hirst on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich are unbeaten when it comes to the past five meetings against Portsmouth. In their last clash, Ipswich came out with a 2-1 home win at Portman Road. The past 9 meetings between these sides have resulted in four Portsmouth victories and three Ipswich wins. There have also been two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Ipswich	46	23	15	8	80	47	33	80:47	84
18	Portsmouth	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15	49:64	55

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 13.1 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Pompey have had 52.8% possession and 7.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer John Swift has found the net 2 times, with Conor Chaplin, Keshi Anderson, Andre Dozzell and Jacob Brown scoring 1 each. Adrian Segecic, Colby Bishop and Millenic Alli have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Ipswich have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 56.7% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

George Hirst is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Ivan Azon on 3, with Jack Clarke and two others bagging 2. Leif Davis and Jacob Greaves have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid (GK), Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Conor Shaughnessy, Jordan Williams, Marlon Pack, Andre Dozzell, Adrian Segecic, John Swift, Millenic Alli, Colby Bishop.

Ipswich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Cedric Kipre, Azor Matusiwa, Daniel Neil, Kasey McAteer, Marcelino Nunez, Jack Clarke, George Hirst.

Portsmouth vs Ipswich Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Portsmouth vs Ipswich tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Let’s play a straight hand and go for an attractively-priced Ipswich who are trading at -108. It’s probable that the visitors will be able to land a win when it comes to this Championship encounter.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Championship form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Portsmouth vs Ipswich league stats:

• Ipswich have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Ipswich have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Ipswich have won 2 consecutive games.
• Portsmouth have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

A different way of betting on Ipswich is the Double Result market. You can get a bigger price by choosing them to be in front at the interval before claiming a victory.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Portsmouth 0 - 1 Ipswich

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Tractor Boys to win 1-0. The odds of +475 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: George Hirst to Score +220

George Hirst (Ipswich) has registered three goals in his past five Championship matches on the road. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +220.

Latest George Hirst Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+450

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Corners Prediction

Ipswich Under 5.5 Corners -147

Ipswich have had under 5.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 away games, while the previous seven Portsmouth home matches have involved them conceding less than 5.5 corners. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Ipswich to fall short and you can get odds of -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Portsmouth

Total

11.70 7.40 4.30

Home

11.10 7.30 3.80

Away

12.10 6.80 5.30

Ipswich

Total

10.20 5.50 4.70

Home

10.70 7.40 3.30

Away

9.50 4.70 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+105

Portsmouth Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-105

Ipswich Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+104

X

+650

2

-104

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Portsmouth vs Ipswich Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Ipswich Town are regarded as having a 50% chance of winning this Championship clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +102. Portsmouth are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +290.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager Ipswich -0.5 at -100 should you want to go for the favourites, with Portsmouth +0.5 available at -128 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. BTTS is always an intriguing wager to have and the Yes/No selections are regarded as being evenly-matched.

Championship matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

+290

X

+220

2

+102

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+106

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-137

12

-313

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+160

2

-238

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-128

2 Hcp -0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-122

You will find Jaden Philogene at +430 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +180 that he finds the net at anytime.

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+180

Anytime

+430

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+185

Anytime

+450

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+200

Anytime

+450

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+230

Anytime

+540

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Callum Lang (Portsmouth)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Josh Murphy (Portsmouth)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Caballero, Gustavo (PRY) (Portsmouth)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-143

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-143

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-143

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-189

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-189

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-189

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Thomas Waddingham (Portsmouth)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Portsmouth haven’t tasted victory at Fratton Park in the previous five matches. John Mousinho's team have recorded five defeats, three draws and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Ipswich have avoided defeat in their last four away matches. The Suffolk club have managed five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The last meeting at Fratton Park saw Portsmouth and Ipswich draw 2-2. In the past 4 H2H matches at Fratton Park, we have seen two Portsmouth wins, one Ipswich victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Portsmouth Home Stats		2-3-5	2.50	1.10	1.40	5	5	6	4
Ipswich Away Stats		5-2-3	3.30	1.80	1.50	5	5	5	5

• 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

Portsmouth vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News

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