Bristol City vs Ipswich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Sep 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Bristol City vs Ipswich

Bristol City host Ipswich in this Championship meeting at Ashton Gate, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Tuesday 30 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bristol City +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -122. They should be able to avoid defeat against Ipswich, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

Bristol City drew on the road in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Preston North End at Deepdale. Gerhard Struber's men had 53% possession and managed seven shots on target.

Ipswich Town claimed a home win in their previous Championship match. A 2-1 triumph against Portsmouth at Portman Road made it back-to-back league victories. The Suffolk team enjoyed 50% possession and five shots on goal, with Jaden Philogene-Bidace and George Hirst on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich have landed wins in their last two clashes against City. The most recent was a 3-2 home success at Portman Road which followed a 1-0 away win at Ashton Gate. Ipswich have secured two wins from the previous 3 H2H matches, with the other result being a draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Ipswich	37	19	11	7	66	38	28	66:38	68
14	Bristol City	38	14	9	15	49	49	0	49:49	51

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. City have had 52.4% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while being awarded 5.3 corners.

Top scorer Anis Mehmeti has found the net 4 times, with Emil Riis Jakobsen, Scott Twine and Ross McCrorie getting 3 each. Leading assistor is Ross McCrorie with 3.

Ipswich have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 14.5 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. The Tractor Boys average 52.1% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 3.1 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts.

Jaden Philogene-Bidace and George Hirst have 4 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Jack Clarke on 2. Jens-Lys Cajuste has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bristol City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Radek Vitek (GK), Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Robert Atkinson, George Tanner, Neto Borges, Adam Randell, Ross McCrorie, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Ipswich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Azor Matusiwa, Marcelino Nunez, Chuba Akpom, Kasey McAteer, Jack Clarke, Ivan Azon.

Bristol City vs Ipswich Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Bristol City vs Ipswich bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Bristol City +0.25 for this Championship game, with odds of -122 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Championship team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Bristol City vs Ipswich league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by City in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by City in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 4 of their last 6 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 3 of their last 5 games.

The top betting apps make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bristol City 1 - 0 Ipswich

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Bristol City to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +750, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: George Hirst Under 0.5 Shots On Target +105

George Hirst (Ipswich) hasn’t had a shot on goal in six of the past ten league games on the road. We’re expecting him to fall short of the mark, with this Shots on Target bet available at odds of +105.

Latest George Hirst Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+215

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-114

Shots

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

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Ross McCrorie to Score +700

Ross McCrorie (City) has managed four goals in his past eight Championship matches on home soil. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +700 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Ross McCrorie Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Shots

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -130

It’s been eight straight Ipswich games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, with the same thing happening in seven of the past ten City matches. The Total Corners line could be on the high side based on the stats and -130 is available to back.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bristol City

Total

10.30 5.00 5.30

Home

9.60 5.90 3.70

Away

9.60 3.80 5.80

Ipswich

Total

7.30 4.20 3.10

Home

9.10 4.10 5.00

Away

10.30 3.50 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Bristol City Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Ipswich Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+650

2

+135

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Bristol City vs Ipswich Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Ipswich Town are currently available at +138 with the bookmakers to defeat Bristol City, with the latter priced at odds of +180. If you’re siding with the draw in this Championship clash, then it can be backed at +250.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Ipswich can be backed at -137 or alternatively City are on offer at +102.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get similar odds on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -147.

The best football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Championship matches.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+250

2

+138

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+123

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-189

12

-357

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

+102

2

-137

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-132

2 Hcp -0.25

+106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+106

Sindre Walle Egeli is the market leader at +440 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+185

Anytime

+440

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+215

Anytime

+480

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+270

Anytime

+575

Emil Riis (City)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Scott Twine (City)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Yu Hirakawa (City)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Mark Sykes (City)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ross McCrorie (City)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Jason Knight (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-114

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-122

Emil Riis (City)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-128

Scott Twine (City)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-130

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-182

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-213

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Mark Sykes (City)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-333

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-435

Ross McCrorie (City)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Jason Knight (City)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-556

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1000

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Emil Riis (City)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Scott Twine (City)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Mark Sykes (City)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Ross McCrorie (City)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Jason Knight (City)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

City have six wins, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Ipswich haven’t triumphed in six straight games on the road. Kieran McKenna's side have five defeats, four draws and one win in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

The previous Ashton Gate encounter involved a 1-0 Ipswich win against City.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bristol City Home Stats		6-2-2	3.10	1.70	1.40	8	2	7	3
Ipswich Away Stats		1-4-5	2.70	1.00	1.70	5	5	6	4

• 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

Bristol City vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News

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