Preview: Portsmouth vs Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Portsmouth F.C.) Strength]:
1. Portsmouth currently sit 20th in the league with 33 points, only 4 points above the relegation zone. The team need to continue earning points to distance themselves from the relegation battle.
2. Millenic Alli, on loan from Luton Town, contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in the last match, helping Portsmouth secure a victory.
3. Portsmouth have remained unbeaten in their last 4 matches with 2 wins and 2 draws, scoring in each of these 4 matches, ensuring consistent offensive firepower.
4. In their 15 league home matches this season, Portsmouth have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, scoring 18 goals and conceding 15. Their home performance has been inconsistent.

[(Portsmouth F.C.) Neutral]:
1. The two teams respectively secured 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 8 encounters, with no clear advantage for either side.

[(Ipswich Town F.C.) Strength]:
1. Ipswich Town are 4th in the league with 51 points. To maintain their promotion chances, they must secure all 3 points in this match.
2. Clarke has scored 12 goals this season, including 4 goals in his last 3 matches, showing excellent recent form.
3. Matusiwa covers a wide area in midfield. This season, he has contributed the most interceptions (56) and tackles (61) for the team.

[(Ipswich Town F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Ipswich Town have failed to win their last 2 matches, scoring 2 goals and conceding 4, ending their previous 7-match unbeaten streak.
2. In their 13 league away matches this season, Ipswich Town have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, showing weaker performance away from home.

[Tips]:
Portsmouth's performance this season has been inconsistent, with frequent draws and alternating unbeaten runs followed by losing streaks. Although they have recently achieved a 4-match unbeaten streak, there is no guarantee that the team won't suddenly lose their winning momentum. Ipswich Town ended their previous 7-match unbeaten run with two consecutive winless matches. Despite their recent poor form, the team's offensive performance has been stable, scoring in each of their last 7 matches. They also won the first encounter between the two teams this season. This match favors the away team to secure a victory.

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