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

Explore Ladbrokes' 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 a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can be lethal at home, smashing Sheffield United 5-0. They'll need to bring that energy again, especially after some frustrating draws and a defeat. Portsmouth, on the other hand, have been struggling to find the net consistently, with only one win in their last five. If they can't sort out their attack, Ipswich's home advantage and firepower might just be too much for them.

Portsmouth will be looking to exploit any defensive lapses from Ipswich, who are generally tight at the back. But with players like Hirst and Akpom in attack for Ipswich, Portsmouth's backline will have their hands full. It's going to be a tight affair, but Ipswich's home form and attacking threat will probably just edge it.

Ipswich Town have had a mixed bag recently, with a thumping win against Sheffield United at home but also some disappointing results. Their home form is what they'll be banking on here, especially after that 5-0 thrashing. However, they'll need to tighten up at the back, having conceded in four of their last five games. If they can keep it tight and let their forwards do the talking, they've got a good shot at this.

• 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 been struggling for victories, with only one win in their last five league games. Their defence has been solid enough, but without consistent scoring, it's been tough going. They'll need to be at their best to get anything from this game, especially away from home. If they can nick an early goal, it might just unsettle Ipswich, but it's a big if.

• 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)

Ipswich Town have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning two of the last four encounters. The most recent clash saw Ipswich take a 1-0 victory away at Portsmouth. However, Portsmouth did manage a 2-0 win in a previous visit to Ipswich, showing they can cause an upset. It's been a closely fought rivalry, with one draw in the last four games.

• 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

• Harry Clarke (Knee) - Doubt

• Cameron Humphreys (Leg) - Doubt

• Conor Townsend (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Thomas Waddingham (Hip) - Out

• Nicolas Schmid (Hand) - Out

• Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) - 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

With Hirst and Akpom leading the line, Ipswich will look to exploit their attacking prowess. The midfield duo of Matusiwa and Cajuste will be crucial in controlling the game and feeding the forwards.

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

Portsmouth's defence, anchored by Poole and Matthews, will need to be at its best to contain Ipswich's attack. Up front, Bishop and Chaplin will be key to any chance of an upset.

• Chuba Akpom vs Regan Poole: Akpom's powerful attacking runs will test Poole's defensive solidity.

• George Hirst vs Hayden Matthews: Hirst's physical presence will be a handful for Matthews to handle.

• Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich Town): His ability to control the midfield could be the difference-maker for Ipswich.

• Conor Chaplin (Portsmouth): If he can find his scoring boots, he might just turn the game in Portsmouth's favour.

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