Portsmouth vs Ipswich prediction 14.04.2026 | Championship

After only two seasons in the Championship, Portsmouth are in danger of relegation. They are only one point above the drop zone and urgently need points. The team from Fratton Park was on a terrible run recently, with eight games without a victory. The negative streak ended on Saturday, when John Mousinho's team won 1-0 on the road against Middlesbrough. The hosts dominated throughout the game, while the visitors' only shot on target found the net.

Portsmouth's head coach, John Mousinho, was thrilled after a stunning win in Middlesbrough. After the game, he commented, "Middlesbrough had a lot of pressure and a lot of chances, particularly from set-plays, which we managed to throw our bodies on the line, brilliant goal-line clearances, Nic made some big saves. We did get lucky today, let's be honest, it's something we just haven't had a lot of this season. It tends to be the case when you are down at the bottom."

Ebou Adams, Ajibola Alese, Florian Bianchini, Mark Kosznovsky, Josh Murphy, Zak Swanson, and Franco Umeh are injured and will not play on Tuesday night.

Ipswich are close to returning to the Premier League after only one season in the second tier. The Tractor Boys are second on the table with two points more than the teams that will go to the playoffs. Ipswich have been excellent lately, with six wins and three draws in the last nine matches. In the most recent outing, Kieran McKenna's team won 2-0 on the road against Norwich. The home side had possession and the number of shots on goal on their side, but the visiting team was far more clinical in attack.

Ipswich's boss Kieran McKenna was delighted after a win in the derby against Norwich. He said, "A brilliant day for the club and everyone is delighted, of course. We know how hard it is to come here, and the boys were so determined to give themselves and the supporters that moment and memories. It took a brilliant defensive performance – we defended so well from the front to the back, both in open play and from set-plays."

Ipswich have some injury problems, too. They will be without David Button, Conor Townsend, and Ashley Young. Also, Wes Burns and Leif Davis are questionable.