Birmingham vs Ipswich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Birmingham vs Ipswich

Newly-promoted Birmingham host recently relegated Ipswich in this Championship curtain-raiser at St Andrew's, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 8 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Blues Stand Out on the Asian Handicap

Taking Birmingham 0.0 at -121 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if Blues manage to beat Ipswich and the added bonus of money back if the game is drawn.

Going with our Asian Handicap recommendation? Discover what we think of bet365 in our expert review, and unlock the latest promo code to get the most value.

Teams’ Last H2H Saw 3-1 Ipswich Win

Runaway League One winners Birmingham City won their last competitive game. It was on the road where Cambridge United were beaten 2-1 at Abbey Stadium. Chris Davies' team boasted 70% possession and had six shots on target, with Christoph Klarer and Kelland Watts finding the net.

Ipswich Town lost their last Premier League game of the 2024/25 season, being beaten at home to West Ham United 3-1 at Portman Road. The Suffolk club recorded 42% possession and had four shots on goal, with Nathan Broadhead on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich have gone unbeaten in their past three meetings with Birmingham. In their last clash, Ipswich came out with a 3-1 home win at Portman Road. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two draws and one Ipswich victory.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Birmingham	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
8	Ipswich	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

View Full Table

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Birmingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop (GK), Ethan Laird, Christoph Klarer, Eiran Cashin, Lee Buchanan, Alfie Chang, Tomoki Iwata, Scott Wright, Tommy Doyle, Demarai Gray, Lyndon Dykes.

Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Arijanet Muric (GK), Benjamin Johnson, Jacob Greaves, Dara O'Shea, Leif Davis, Jack Taylor, Luke Woolfenden, Chiedozie Ogbene, Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke, George Hirst.

Birmingham vs Ipswich Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Birmingham vs Ipswich betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Birmingham are going to win, consider backing them at -121 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this Championship clash.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Championship stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Birmingham vs Ipswich league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 2 of their last 3 games against Birmingham.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 54.8% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

There is regularly the choice to sell goals which potentially provides the chance to secure a larger return. Alternatively, buying goals is a safer option at skinnier odds.

Don’t miss out. Explore our guide for the latest welcome bonuses and free bet offers with fresh betting promo codes.

Our Match Prediction

Birmingham Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -121 Watch Live Bet Now

bet365 Promo Get $150 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Birmingham 1 - 0 Ipswich

We’re predicting Birmingham to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

George Hirst Over 0.5 Shots On Target -159

George Hirst (Ipswich) has registered at least one shot on goal in back-to-back matches on the road. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Shots on Target line at odds of -159.

Latest George Hirst Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-106

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

---

Demarai Gray To Score +450

Demarai Gray (Birmingham) can be wagered to find the net at +450. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Demarai Gray Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-200

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Birmingham vs Ipswich Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Tight Affair

You can secure betting odds of +150 when it comes to Birmingham City claiming a Championship win and the bookmakers have Ipswich Town on offer at +180. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +230.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Birmingham are +220 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Ipswich are +240 and the draw is priced at +110.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular, with punters able to land -120 for both BTTS Yes and No.

The best betting sites push the boat out to ensure that football bettors can select from hundreds of markets. You can access them for every Championship match before making a decision.

Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+230

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+110

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-333

X2

-188

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-121

2 Hcp 0.0

+102.5

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-120

Jay Stansfield Favourite to Find the Net First

Favourite Jay Stansfield is available at +500 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Tyler Roberts (Birmingham)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Willum Willumsson (Birmingham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Wes Burns (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Tommy Doyle (Birmingham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Scott Wright (Birmingham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Cameron Humphreys (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Ethan Laird (Birmingham)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Alfie Chang (Birmingham)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Kyogo Furuhashi (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+102

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

+112

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-106

Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-119

Tyler Roberts (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-112

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-114

Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-175

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-172

Demarai Gray (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-200

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-250

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-270

Willum Willumsson (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-303

Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-313

Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-313

Scott Wright (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-417

Wes Burns (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-417

Tommy Doyle (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-455

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-476

Marc Leonard (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-476

Cameron Humphreys (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-526

Ethan Laird (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Alfie Chang (Birmingham)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Birmingham Difficult to Beat on Home Soil

Birmingham are unbeaten in the last ten games at St Andrew's. Chris Davies' side have secured nine victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 0.40.

Ipswich have not triumphed in four straight away matches. The Suffolk club have recorded five losses, four draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

It was a 2-2 draw when Birmingham last played Ipswich at St Andrew's.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Birmingham Home Stats		9-1-0	2.90	2.50	0.40	5	5	3	7
Ipswich Away Stats		1-4-5	3.30	1.20	2.10	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Watch Championship live streaming through your Android or Apple device simply by having a funded sportsbook account or placing a bet within the past 24 hours.

Fans love the opportunity to watch thousands of sporting events per year with the best betting apps.

Birmingham vs Ipswich Live Streaming Watch Live Geo-restrictions apply. To use the services you need to be logged in, a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

Birmingham vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Birmingham vs Ipswich team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with up-to-date injury news.

Birmingham City Team Page Ipswich Town Team Page