Ipswich vs Bristol City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Bristol City

Third-placed Ipswich welcome Bristol City to Portman Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 20 January.

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Ipswich who are trading at odds of -159. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this Full-Time Result selection and the Tractor Boys can beat Bristol City.

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Ipswich Town last league match was a 3-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at Portman Road. That means it’s now been five Championship home victories on the bounce. The Suffolk team had 48% possession and seven shots on target, with Eiran Cashin (own goal), Jack Taylor and Sammie Szmodics scoring one goal each.

Bristol City played out a 0-0 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Kassam Stadium, with Oxford United the opponents. The Robins had one shot on goal and 53% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich haven’t lost to City in their past four matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Ashton Gate. The previous 4 H2H games have featured two Ipswich victories and two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Ipswich	26	13	8	5	45	24	21	45:24	47
9	Bristol City	27	11	7	9	38	29	9	38:29	40

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts. Ipswich have had 58.6% possession and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.1 corners.

Jaden Philogene-Bidace is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Jack Clarke and Sindre Walle Egeli both have 2. Marcelino Nunez has recorded the most assists with 6.

City have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Gerhard Struber's side have averaged 52.0% possession, 5.3 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts.

Anis Mehmeti has scored 3, followed by Adam Randell, Sinclair Armstrong and Emil Riis Jakobsen with 2 goals apiece. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Ross McCrorie, Neto Borges and Scott Twine who have all made 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cédric Kipré, Leif Davis, Jack Taylor, Azor Matusiwa, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Núñez, Jack Clarke, George Hirst.

Bristol City predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Radek Vítek (GK), George Tanner, Robert Dickie, Rob Atkinson, Zak Vyner, Adam Randell, Sam Morsy, Neto Borges, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Ipswich vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Ipswich vs Bristol City betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that Ipswich can win this Championship clash and we’ll happily back the home team to land the glory. Grab the odds of -159 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

We study the Championship form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Ipswich vs Bristol City league stats:

• Ipswich have won 5 consecutive games at home.
• Ipswich have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Ipswich have won 9 of their last 14 games at home.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Ipswich can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Asian Handicap or the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich 3 - 0 Bristol City

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +850 and it involves the Tractor Boys winning 3-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Clarke to Score +280

Jack Clarke (Ipswich) has scored two goals in his past five Championship matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +280 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Jack Clarke Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

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Corners Prediction

Bristol City Over 3.5 Corners -123

City have covered the 3.5 corners line in ten consecutive away matches, while Ipswich have yielded an average of 4.30 corners in their previous 10 home games. We think it’s achievable that City will cover the Team Corners line and odds of -123 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ipswich

Total

9.10 5.00 4.10

Home

10.40 6.10 4.30

Away

9.10 5.20 3.90

Bristol City

Total

9.60 5.30 4.30

Home

8.40 4.50 3.90

Away

9.90 6.00 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-116

Ipswich Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-108

Bristol City Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-122

Most Corners

1

-250

X

+700

2

+240

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Ipswich vs Bristol City 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.

The bookies have Ipswich Town at -159 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 61% likely to win this Championship encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +440 about Bristol City.

Taking Ipswich -0.75 against City means a full Asian Handicap payout at -123 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. A different slant is having a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -130.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Championship matches. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

-159

X

+275

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

+118

X

+125

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-417

X2

+115

Draw No Bet

1

-455

2

+270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-123

2 Hcp +0.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-108

No

-130

Those interested in George Hirst to find the net anytime are able to get +175. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +420.

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+175

Anytime

+420

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+200

Anytime

+475

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Emil Riis (City)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Scott Twine (City)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Samuel Bell (City)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Yu Hirakawa (City)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Mark Sykes (City)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Max Bird (City)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ross McCrorie (City)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-100

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-103

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

Emil Riis (City)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-137

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-179

Scott Twine (City)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-192

Samuel Bell (City)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Mark Sykes (City)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Max Bird (City)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Ross McCrorie (City)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1250

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1000

Ipswich have racked up six consecutive victories at Portman Road. The Suffolk team have clocked up seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

City have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The previous Portman Road encounter involved a 3-2 Ipswich win against City.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ipswich Home Stats		7-2-1	2.30	1.60	0.70	6	4	4	6
Bristol City Away Stats		3-3-4	1.90	0.70	1.20	3	7	4	6

• 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

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Ipswich vs Bristol City Lineups & Team News

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