Ipswich Town vs Portsmouth: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Ipswich Town vs Portsmouth in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Ipswich Town vs Portsmouth

• Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Portman Road Stadium

Match Prediction: Ipswich Town 2-1 Portsmouth

Ipswich Town's recent form has been inconsistent, with a heavy home win against Sheffield United preceded by a loss and three draws. Their ability to score goals, as demonstrated in that 5-0 victory, could be crucial against a Portsmouth side that has struggled to find the net consistently.

Portsmouth, on the other hand, have shown resilience in drawing against strong teams like Southampton and West Bromwich Albion, but recent home losses indicate vulnerability. The match could hinge on Ipswich's attacking prowess versus Portsmouth's defensive solidity, with the home advantage potentially playing a significant role.

The visitor's recent results suggest they might struggle to break down a determined Ipswich defence, especially given their low-scoring games. However, their ability to secure a point against Southampton away from home shows they can be competitive. 

If Ipswich can replicate their performance against Sheffield United, they might overpower Portsmouth's defence. Portsmouth's recent win against Preston North End indicates they can capitalise on any defensive lapses from Ipswich, though.

Ipswich Town's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a standout 5-0 victory over Sheffield United at home, but also a loss and three draws in their last five games. This inconsistency could impact their confidence going into the match against Portsmouth. 

The heavy win against Sheffield United suggests they have the firepower to dominate games, but their inability to secure wins in other matches indicates a need for more consistency. If they can harness their attacking potential, they stand a good chance of securing a positive.

• Win: 5-0 vs Sheffield United (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Derby County (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Preston North End (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Southampton (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Birmingham City (A)

Portsmouth have had a challenging run recently, with two losses, two draws, and one win in their last five games. Their inability to score more than one goal in any of these matches could be a concern against an Ipswich side capable of high-scoring performances. 

However, their resilience in drawing against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion shows they can compete against strong opposition. If they can tighten up their defence and find a way to be more clinical in front of goal, they might be able to frustrate Ipswich and secure a result.

• Loss: 0-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Southampton (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Preston North End (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Norwich City (H)

The most recent Championship match in 2012 saw Ipswich win 1-0 away at Portsmouth, while Portsmouth's last victory came in 2011 with a 2-0 win at Ipswich. The closeness of these games indicates that matches between the teams can often be tight affairs.

Recent Championship Results

• Portsmouth 0-1 Ipswich Town (14 Feb 2012)

• Ipswich Town 1-0 Portsmouth (18 Oct 2011)

• Ipswich Town 0-2 Portsmouth (26 Feb 2011)

• Portsmouth 0-0 Ipswich Town (11 Sep 2010)

• Wes Burns (Knee) - Out

• Conor Townsend (Knee) - Doubt

• Harry Clarke (Knee) - Doubt

• Cameron Humphreys (Leg) - Doubt

• Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) - Out

• Thomas Waddingham (Hip) - Out

• Nicolas Schmid (Hand) - Out

• Josh Murphy (Ankle) - Doubt

• Callum Lang (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Harvey Blair (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Palmer, Furlong, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis, Matusiwa, Cajuste, McAteer, Akpom, Philogene, Hirst

Ipswich's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a strong attacking threat with players like Hirst and Akpom, who were part of the team that scored five against Sheffield United. Their recent form indicates a need for defensive solidity, which players like O'Shea and Greaves will be crucial in providing.

• Predicted lineup: Killip, Swanson, Poole, Matthews, Ogilvie, Swift, Dozzell, Segecic, Chaplin, Bianchini, Bishop

Portsmouth's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on the ability of players like Swanson and Swift to anchor the team. Their recent results suggest a need for more offensive creativity, which players like Bishop and Chaplin will be expected to provide.

• Jaden Philogene vs Zak Swanson: Philogene's flair and creativity will be tested against Swanson's defensive resilience.

• George Hirst vs Regan Poole: Hirst's goal-scoring ability will be crucial against Poole's defensive organisation.

• Jens Cajuste (Ipswich Town): His midfield presence and ability to control the game's tempo will be vital for Ipswich.

• Colby Bishop (Portsmouth): Bishop's goal-scoring threat could be the key to unlocking Ipswich's defence.

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