Ipswich vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Coventry

Ipswich square off against Championship leaders Coventry at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 6 December.

We’ll chance Coventry +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Ipswich. A win delivers a payout at -116 although a draw would still land a return.

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Ipswich Town played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Ewood Park against Blackburn Rovers. The Tractor Boys had one shot on target and boasted 54% possession, while Sindre Walle Egeli registered the goal.

Coventry City made it five consecutive Championship wins after a 3-1 home success over Charlton Athletic at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Midlands team racked up eight shots on goal and boasted 69% possession, while Ellis Simms found the net twice and Josh Eccles scored one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich have racked up three consecutive wins over Coventry. Their last encounter saw Ipswich leave Coventry Building Society Arena with a 4-1 FA Cup victory. The previous 7 H2H meetings have ended in three Ipswich victories, two draws and two Coventry wins.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Coventry	28	17	7	4	61	31	30	61:31	58
2	Ipswich	27	14	8	5	47	24	23	47:24	50

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 16.3 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Ipswich have had 57.9% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while earning 4.0 corners.

Marcelino Nunez is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Jack Clarke and George Hirst both have 2. Marcelino Nunez and Sindre Walle Egeli have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Coventry have 9 victories and 1 defeat, averaging 6.8 shots on goal, 18.7 attempts and 2.8 goals. Frank Lampard's side average 54.0% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 6.4 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 11.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Brandon Thomas-Asante has scored 7 goals, followed by Ellis Simms on 6 and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto with 4. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Victor Torp, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Bobby Thomas who have all made 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cedric Kipre, Leif Davis, Jack Taylor, Azor Matusiwa, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Nunez, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, George Hirst.

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva, Josh Eccles, Matt Grimes, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark, Ellis Simms.

Ipswich vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Ipswich vs Coventry betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, corners forecast, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

Coventry look a quality wager for this Championship encounter and we can bet the away team at -116 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Championship team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Ipswich vs Coventry league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 11 of their last 18 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 4 of their last 7 games against Coventry.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Coventry Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -116 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich 0 - 1 Coventry

We’re betting on Coventry to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +900 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chuba Akpom Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich) is available to record at least one shot on goal at -125. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Chuba Akpom Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

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Josh Eccles to Score +575

Josh Eccles (Coventry) has scored two goals in his past four Championship games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +575.

Latest Josh Eccles Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -133

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in eight consecutive Ipswich games, with three of the past five Coventry matches having the same outcome. The Total Corners line looks to be too high given the stats and -133 is available to wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ipswich

Total

9.80 5.80 4.00

Home

9.70 5.70 4.00

Away

8.30 4.90 3.40

Coventry

Total

11.90 5.50 6.40

Home

11.50 6.80 4.70

Away

11.30 5.40 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-118

Ipswich Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-118

Coventry Corners

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-112

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+650

2

+118

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Ipswich vs Coventry 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 bookmakers have Ipswich Town as +110 favourites for this Championship encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 48% likely to triumph. At +215, Coventry City are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

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 -185 or alternatively Coventry are on offer at +128.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+265

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+143

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-385

X2

-149

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+138

There’s the chance to back Haji Wright at +480 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+190

Anytime

+510

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+110

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+105

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-189

Victor Torp (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-208

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Ipswich have avoided defeat in their last three matches at Portman Road. The Tractor Boys have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Coventry have six wins, three draws and one loss in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Ipswich enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Coventry at Portman Road. The past 3 H2H games at Portman Road have seen two Coventry victories and just one triumph for Ipswich.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ipswich Home Stats		4-4-2	2.80	1.60	1.20	6	4	6	4
Coventry Away Stats		6-3-1	3.70	2.60	1.10	7	3	5	5

• 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

Ipswich vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Ipswich vs Coventry team news before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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