Our Portsmouth vs Ipswich Prediction: 1-2
Portsmouth vs Ipswich in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 3, 2026. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Portsmouth vs Ipswich prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs West Brom
Portsmouth must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 England Championship victory over West Brom in their last outing. In that match, Portsmouth recorded 49% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 49% | 8 (4) | 2.29 | 53 |
 West Brom | 51% | 3 (2) | 0.13 | 25 |
Ipswich's Last Match – Ipswich vs Preston
Ipswich should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England Championship draw against Preston on January 31. In that match, Ipswich saw 67% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich | 67% | 8 (3) | 1.82 | 67 |
 Preston | 33% | 8 (4) | 1.05 | 29 |
Portsmouth vs Ipswich Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.09 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Ipswich average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.