Ipswich Town hosts Derby County in an EFL Championship match where Ipswich is favored due to strong home form and Derby's inconsistent recent results.
Key Factors to Consider
Ipswich Town exhibits strong performance at home this season, consistently showing offensive prowess, while Derby County has struggled to find form and maintain defensive stability.
Recent encounters have favored Ipswich with more wins and better goal returns, indicating a psychological and tactical edge.
No major injury concerns reported for Ipswich; Derby County has some minor fitness issues but nothing significantly impacting starting lineup.
Match is at Ipswich's home ground, Portman Road, giving them environmental and crowd support advantage. No adverse weather or travel disruptions expected.
Ipswich is motivated to maintain early season momentum and capitalize on home advantage, while Derby aims to reverse poor form but lacks a stable squad confidence.
Preston North End hosts Ipswich Town in an EFL Championship match at Deepdale. Preston has struggled in recent form, while Ipswich has shown mixed results but with a strong away performance.
Key Factors to Consider
Preston North End is in poor form, while Ipswich Town has maintained a mixed performance but with notable away wins.
Preston North End has historically won more matches against Ipswich Town, but recent meetings suggest a competitive balance.
No significant injury updates were found for this analysis.
Home advantage might be reduced by Preston's poor form, while Ipswich's recent away success could influence the outcome.
Both teams are motivated to secure points early in the season, but Ipswich's recent performances suggest higher expectations.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
-103 Ipswich, 265 Preston, 230 Draw
Ipswich Town
★★★☆☆ 55%
Spread
-0.5 Ipswich 102, 50 Preston -122
Ipswich Town
★★★☆☆ 58%
Over/under
Over 2.25 -115, Under 2.25 -105
Over 2.25
★★★☆☆ 62%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Ipswich Town -1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 2.25 8%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 2.25 at 8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Ipswich Town has a slight edge due to their recent away success and mixed form, which could lead to a close yet competitive match.
Ipswich Town host Southampton in an EFL Championship match where both teams showed solid early form. Ipswich drew their season opener with Birmingham, displaying defensive resilience, while Southampton won their first match against Wrexham, showing attacking confidence.
Key Factors to Consider
Ipswich Town have demonstrated defensive solidity but a less potent attack, while Southampton are coming off a confident win with dynamic offensive play. Ipswich’s home form and discipline contrast with Southampton’s attacking rhythm.
Recent encounters show a slight edge to Southampton, who finished above Ipswich last season and won the corresponding fixture. Ipswich’s resilience at home can offset this to an extent.
No major injuries were reported for either side that would significantly impact their starting lineups.
The match is at Ipswich’s home stadium, providing them with home advantage and support. Weather and pitch conditions are typical for August with no notable disruptions.
Ipswich seek to capitalize on home advantage to gain early points and start their season strongly, while Southampton aim to maintain momentum after a winning start.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Ipswich Town: -102, Southampton: 250, Draw: 240
Ipswich Town
★★★☆☆ 66%
Spread
Ipswich Town -0.5: 102, Southampton +50: -122
Ipswich Town -0.5
★★★☆☆ 62%
Over/under
Over 2.5: -112, Under 2.5: -108
Over 2.5
★★★☆☆ 58%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Ipswich Town -5%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 2.5 4%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 2.5 at 4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 4.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Ipswich Town to win on the moneyline with a narrow 2-1 scoreline, reflecting their home defensive strength versus Southampton’s attacking threat.
The opening match of the 2025/26 EFL Championship season features Birmingham City, promoted from League One, hosting Ipswich Town, relegated from the Premier League. Both teams are well-supported in the promotion betting markets, with Ipswich as favorites given their top division experience, while Birmingham bring strong momentum from their record-setting promotion campaign.
Key Factors to Consider
Birmingham City arrive on the back of an impressive 111-point League One season, demonstrating strong form and winning six matches in a row before promotion. Ipswich Town finished 19th in the Premier League last season but remain favorites for Championship promotion with solid preseason results including wins against BW Linz and Aberdeen.
Recent direct meetings have been limited due to divisional differences; however, historical matches suggest a balanced rivalry. Preseason indications and competitive spirit suggest a closely matched game.
No significant injury news reported for either side ahead of kickoff, indicating both teams should field strong, near full-strength lineups.
Playing at St. Andrew’s gives Birmingham a home advantage. Ipswich’s parachute payments and recent strong signings like Azor Matusiwa boost their squad quality and motivation levels.
Ipswich are highly motivated to secure immediate promotion back to the Premier League, reflected in strong betting support and squad investment. Birmingham’s motivation stems from sustaining momentum after an historic promotion and investment from American owners.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
home: 147, away: 175, draw: 215
Draw
★★★☆☆ 60%
Spread
home_0: -122, away_0: 102
Ipswich Town +0
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
over_2.25: -125, under_2.25: 105
Over 2.25 Goals
★★★☆☆ 58%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Birmingham City 20%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 2.25 -1%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Birmingham City at 20% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Location: Portman Road, Ipswich Town's Home Stadium
Game Overview
The upcoming match between Ipswich Town and West Ham United in the 2025 Premier League season promises a competitive encounter. Ipswich Town, playing at home, have been involved in moderately high scoring games this season. West Ham United, with a slightly better record in head-to-head clashes, could leverage their away form to challenge Ipswich effectively.
Key Factors to Consider
Ipswich Town has averaged 1.09 goals per match at home this season, with 50% of their home games exceeding 2.5 total goals. West Ham United has averaged 1.31 goals per away match and similarly has 50% of away games over 2.5 goals. Both teams show strong attacking tendencies, with over 1.5 goals in over 80% of their respective home and away matches.
Historically, West Ham United leads the head-to-head record with 12 wins against Ipswich Town's 6 over 22 meetings. Four matches ended in a draw. Matches between these sides typically produce an average of 3.05 goals, indicating an open and attacking style from both teams.
No specific injury information is provided, but monitoring team line-ups close to match day is advised to assess impact on squad strength.
No notable external factors such as weather or pitch conditions currently affect the match. Both teams are expected to compete under standard conditions.
West Ham United may be more motivated given their historical dominance and slightly stronger seasonal performance. Ipswich Town will aim to defend home advantage and improve their head-to-head record.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Ipswich Town: 192, West Ham United: 116, Draw: 275
West Ham United to win
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
Ipswich Town +50: -150, West Ham United -0.5: 113
West Ham United -0.5
★★★☆☆ 60%
Over/under
Over 3.5: 122, Under 3.5: -163
Under 3.5 goals
★★★★☆ 70%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
West Ham United 8%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 3.5 -3%
🔥 Best Value Pick: West Ham United at 8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6.9% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
West Ham United is favored to win the match based on head-to-head records, current form, and odds. The game is likely to be fairly open with multiple goals scored.
Predicted Score: Ipswich Town 1 – 2 West Ham United
Leicester City and Ipswich Town are set to face off in a Premier League match on May 18, 2025. Both teams have had underwhelming seasons, with this being the third time they are relegated together in the same season. Recent form has seen Leicester struggle at home, while Ipswich has had mixed results on the road.
Key Factors to Consider
Leicester City has struggled at home, but recent wins have improved their form. Ipswich Town has shown resilience on the road but lacks consistency.
In 73 meetings, Ipswich leads Leicester 27-26, with the last three matches ending in draws. Leicester has lost just once in their last ten encounters.
No specific injury information is available, but both teams have faced challenges throughout the season.
The match's outcome is influenced by the teams' relegation status and potential for final-season motivation.
Both teams are motivated to end the season on a high note, though their overall performance has been impacted by relegation concerns.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Leicester City: 127, Ipswich Town: 192, Draw: 248
Draw
★★★☆☆ 60%
Spread
Ipswich Town: 50 -164, Leicester City: -0.5 123
Ipswich Town +0.5
★★★☆☆ 55%
Over/under
Over: 2.5 -139, Under: 2.5 105
Under 2.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Draw 91%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 2.5 23%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Draw at 91% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the teams' recent form and head-to-head statistics, a draw seems plausible. However, Leicester's recent home win might slightly favor them.