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 Arsenal
Portsmouth must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-4 England FA Cup defeat against Arsenal on January 11. In that match, Portsmouth recorded 39% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 39% | 6 (5) | 1.06 | 38 |
 Arsenal | 61% | 9 (4) | 2.87 | 43 |
Ipswich's Last Match – Ipswich vs Blackpool
Ipswich will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England FA Cup victory over Blackpool, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Ipswich saw 71% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich | 71% | 0 (8) | 2.5 | 68 |
 Blackpool | 29% | 0 (3) | 1.31 | 21 |
Portsmouth vs Ipswich Stats
Key Stats
| Portsmouth | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.09 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portsmouth are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Ipswich average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.