Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town Prediction and Betting Tips | January 4th 2026

Portsmouth face Ipswich Town in a matchday 26 fixture in the Championship on Sunday. The two sides are perched in opposite halves of the standings.

John Mousinho's Portsmouth are coming off a 5-0 hiding at Bristol City on New Year's Day. Adam Randell and Anis Mehmeti strikes gave the hosts a two-goal cushion at half-time before Scott Twine and Sinclair Armstrong (brace) also joined the party.

The defeat snapped a four-game unbeaten run for Pompey, who remain 21st in the points table, with 25 points from 24 matches, winning six, just a point above the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Kieran McKenna's Ipswich are fresh off a 2-1 home win over Oxford United in midweek. Jaden Philogene gave the hosts a 17th-minute lead before Will Lanksear equalised 17 minuts later.

However, Chuba Akpom's strike five minutes before half-time restored Ipswich's lead, which eventually proved to be the winner. Following a second straight win, the Tractor Boys replaced stuttering Middlesbrough in second, with 44 points from 25 outings, winning 12, trailing leaders Coventry City by eight points.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Portsmouth-Ipswich Championship skirmish at Fratton Park:

Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town head-to-head stats and key numbers

• In 53 meetings across competitions, Ipswich lead Portsmouth 22-17. winning 2-1 in their last clash, in the Championship in September.
• Pompey have won once in their last six clashes with the Tractor Boys, losing thrice.
• Portsmouth have won three of their last five home games - all in the Championship - losing one.
• Ipswich have won once in their last five outings across competitions - all in the Championship - losing twice, with that win coming at leaders Coventry City last month.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Portsmouth: L-W-D-D-W; Ipswich Town: W-D-W-L-W

Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town prediction

The two sides have had contrasting campaigns. While Portsmouth are hovering perilously above the drop zone, Ipswich have emerged as the closest challengers to Coventry City, even winning at the home of the runaway leaders.

In terms of head-to-head, Ipswich have a head-to-head advantage and have also dominated recent meetings. The Tractor Boys are unbeaten in two league visits (both in League One) to Fratton Park, winning one.

Despite Pompey's strong recent home form, Ipswich's win at Coventry eatlier in the week should propel them to another road victory and keep pace with the league leaders as they seek an immediate Premier League promotion.

Prediction: Portsmouth 1-2 Ipswich Town

Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town betting tips

Tip-1: Ipswich to win

Tip-2: Pompey to score (They have done so in their last three games.)

Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals (Their last four meetings have had at least three goals.)

Edited by Bhargav