Ipswich will host Portsmouth in a gameweek seven Championship encounter at Portman Road on Saturday, 27 September 2025. Both teams have struggled to assert themselves this season, but they have another opportunity to change the course of their destiny, beginning with this weekend's fixture.
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Ipswich vs Portsmouth predictions: The hosts hold the aces
Key stats
- Ipswich scored at least one goal in four of their last five competitive matches.
- Ipswich scored five in their last outing, bringing their tally to nine goals across five fixtures.
- Portsmouth failed to get on the scoresheet in their last two encounters
- The home side won two and drew three of their last five meetings.
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 3-0 Portsmouth
Ipswich and Portsmouth have not had the best of starts to the new campaign, as they both sit outside the top half of the standings, with the Potters 13th, while the hosts are four places adrift in 17th.
Ipswich have only managed a solitary win in five matches (W1, D3, L1), while Portsmouth can only boast of two victories in six matches (W2, D2, L2).
That said, the hosts are unbeaten in two matches, earning one draw and a 5-0 smashing of Sheffield United in their last league game. With that in mind, and bearing in mind that the visitors have not scored in their last two league encounters, we predict a 3-0 win for Ipswich.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Portsmouth have a little chance to win
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (2.90) – 35.5%
- AWAY: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With only eight points earned from five league matches, Ipswich sits 17th in the Championship standings, and up against a team three places above them, they will be looking to move higher up the standings.
Going by the projections of the bookmakers, Ipswich are expected to carry the day at 11/20 (1.55). With those odds. The Tractor Boys have a 64.5% chance of winning this contest.
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On the contrary, the visiting side are priced at 19/4 (5.75) odds, representing a 17.4% chance of emerging winners on Saturday. In addition, three of their last five meetings saw goals from both sides. It is worth mentioning that the odds for both sides to score look appealing at 17/20 (1.85).
Most recent H2Hs: Ipswich have the edge
Despite their difficult start to the season, Ipswich have been in the driving seat in matches involving these two sides. Considering the last five fixtures between them, the home side have won two and drawn three, while the visitors have won once, with the others being draws.
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Ipswich preview: Looking for their second league win
As earlier stated, Ipswich have only won of their five league outings this term, albeit they did spectacularly, scoring five times without conceding against Sheffield United.
Having said that, they will be without a few players, as they go in search of their second triumph of the championship season, with Wes Burns (knee), Jacob Greaves (suspended) and Conor Townsend (knee) all out of this fixture.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Davis, Kipre, O”Shea, Furlong, Cajuste, Mutisiwa, Philogene, Akpom, McAteer & Hirst.
Last five matches
- Ipswich 1-0 Sheffield United
- Ipswich 2-2 Derby
- Preston 1-0 Ipswich
- Ipswich 1-1 Southampton
- Bromley 2-1 Ipswich
Portsmouth preview: Looking to score their first goal in two league fixtures
Portsmouth will go into this match looking to stop the rot they are currently experiencing. They have won only once in their last competitive fixture and failed to score in their last two league fixtures.
On top of those, they have to navigate the threat of Ipswich with some players missing in action. Harvey Blair and Callum are sidelined with hamstring injuries, while Nicolas Schmid is currently recovering from a wrist injury.
Predicted lineup: Killip (GK), Oglivie, Shaunghnessy, Poole, Swanson, Dozzell, Swift, Bianchini, Chaplin, Segecic & Bishop.
Last five matches
- Portsmouth 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday
- Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth
- Portsmouth 1-0 Preston
- West Brom 1-1 Portsmouth
- Portsmouth 1-2 Norwich
Player to watch: Jaden Philogene
Since the start of the season, Jaden Philogene has been the shining light for Ipswich, and given his current form, which has seen him score three goals in five matches, he will be a handful for Portsmouth defenders on Saturday.
