Match Analysis: Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-17
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Middlesbrough
Game Overview
Middlesbrough hosts Ipswich Town in a tightly contested EFL Championship match. Both teams display relatively balanced form but recent trends suggest a low-scoring game with Ipswich showing resilience on the road and Middlesbrough struggling to convert chances.
Key Factors to Consider
- Middlesbrough have scored freely at home this season but recently show a lack of clinical finish. Ipswich perform well defensively away, scoring few goals but maintaining solidity.
- Recent head-to-head matches have been tight, with few goals and balanced results, favoring no clear dominance by either side.
- No significant injuries reported for either side that would directly impact attacking or defensive structure.
- First match after international break often leads to cautious play; weather and pitch conditions expected to be neutral without major impact.
- Ipswich have strong motivation to bounce back from slow starts and prove their improved form away. Middlesbrough want to leverage home advantage to maintain pace in the league.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | home: +174, away: +155, draw: +205 | away | β β β ββ 67% |
Spread | home: -102, away: -118, spread_value: 0 | away 0 spread | β β β ββ 62% |
Over/under | over: -112, under: -108, line: 2.25 | under 2.25 | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Ipswich Town 37% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2.25 19% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Ipswich Town at 37% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 18.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Away win on the moneyline; spread favors Ipswich to cover; total goals under 2.5
Predicted Score: 0-1