Jimmys Punt: EFL tips, predictions and best bets for November 16
Ipswich vs Portsmouth
Two promotion hopefuls face off at Portman Road on Wednesday as Ipswich host Portsmouth in League One. Both teams come into this match with strong recent form and will be looking to close the gap on the top two. Ipswich are currently third in the table, two points behind Plymouth, while Portsmouth are fifth, a further point back.
Ipswich have won their last three league games, scoring 10 goals in the process. Portsmouth, meanwhile, have won four of their last five, including a 4-0 victory over Exeter last weekend. This is a tough match to call, but Ipswich's home form may just give them the edge.
Prediction: Ipswich 2-1 Portsmouth
Exeter vs Cambridge
Exeter will be looking to bounce back from their heavy defeat to Portsmouth when they host Cambridge at St James Park on Wednesday. The Grecians were thrashed 4-0 at Fratton Park on Saturday, but they have a good record at home this season, winning five of their eight games.
Cambridge, meanwhile, are winless in their last three league games and have slipped to 13th in the table. They will be looking to get back to winning ways against an Exeter side who have been inconsistent this season.
Prediction: Exeter 1-0 Cambridge
Morecambe vs Lincoln
Morecambe will be looking to continue their good recent form when they host Lincoln at the Mazuma Stadium on Wednesday. The Shrimps have won their last two league games, including a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth last weekend.
Lincoln, meanwhile, are winless in their last three league games and have slipped to 10th in the table. They will be looking to get back to winning ways against a Morecambe side who have been in good form of late.
