Ipswich vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Apr 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Middlesbrough

Ipswich and Middlesbrough, both chasing the second automatic promotion spot, meet at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 19 April.

Middlesbrough have been more effective on the road than at the Riverside Stadium lately and we’ll chance Boro +0.25 on the Asian Handicap, splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Ipswich. A win pays out at -110, while a draw still delivers a return.

Third-placed Ipswich Town were defeated on the road in their last game. Portsmouth won 2-0 at Fratton Park. The Suffolk team enjoyed 59% possession and managed three shots on target.

Middlesbrough, fifth in the Championship standings, lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Portsmouth 1-0 at Riverside Stadium. The Boro dominated possession with 71% of the ball and recorded eight shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Middlesbrough land a 2-1 home victory over Ipswich at Riverside Stadium. The past 3 H2H meetings have involved a victory for Ipswich, a win for Middlesbrough and a draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Ipswich	46	23	15	8	80	47	33	80:47	84
5	Middlesbrough	46	22	14	10	72	47	25	72:47	80

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Ipswich have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. The Tractor Boys have averaged 57.6% possession and 6.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.8 goals from 2.8 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 4.5 corners.

George Hirst is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Jack Clarke, Ivan Azon and Sindre Walle Egeli each have 2. Leif Davis and Jacob Greaves are the top assists makers with 2.

Middlesbrough have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 5.5 shots on goal, 20.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. Kim Hellberg's side average 65.7% possession, 9.8 corners taken and 3.8 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Tommy Conway, David Strelec and Matt Targett score 2 goals each. Tommy Conway has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Azor Matusiwa, Jack Taylor, Kasey McAteer, Marcelino Nunez, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Ivan Azon.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Adilson Malanda, Dael Fry, Luke Ayling, Callum Brittain, Aidan Morris, Alex Gilbert, Matt Targett, Alan Browne, Tommy Conway, David Strelec.

Ipswich vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Ipswich vs Middlesbrough with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Middlesbrough kick off this Championship match, we will wager them at -110 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

The latest Championship injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Ipswich vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Middlesbrough in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Middlesbrough in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Middlesbrough in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 2 consecutive games against Middlesbrough.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Middlesbrough Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich 1 - 2 Middlesbrough

Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for the Boro which is available at odds of +750. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Targett to Score +700

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough) has scored two goals in his past four Championship games away from home. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +700 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Matt Targett Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1900

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Corners Prediction

Middlesbrough To Have Most Corners -102

There has been an average 12.20 corners for Middlesbrough in their past 5 games, with Ipswich averaging 5.40 corners in the previous 5 matches. Middlesbrough can be backed at a value -102 to win the Corner Match bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ipswich

Total

10.50 6.00 4.50

Home

10.70 7.40 3.30

Away

9.40 4.90 4.50

Middlesbrough

Total

13.60 9.80 3.80

Home

13.80 9.90 3.90

Away

10.90 6.80 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Ipswich Corners

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

-103

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+106

Most Corners

1

+105

X

+650

2

-108

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Ipswich vs Middlesbrough 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.

With a 45% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Ipswich Town are favourites to come out on top in this Championship clash and they’re available at +120 with the bookmakers. At +205, Middlesbrough are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Ipswich at -167 and Middlesbrough at +117.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -179.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+255

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+128

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-370

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+117

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+128

You will find favourite Tommy Conway at +440 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +160 that he finds the net any time.

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+160

Anytime

+440

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+200

Anytime

+575

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Wes Burns (Ipswich)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Dan Neil (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Championship matches only
Ipswich haven’t tasted defeat in ten consecutive matches at Portman Road. The Tractor Boys have recorded seven victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Middlesbrough haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive away matches. The Boro have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Ipswich drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough when the sides last met at Portman Road.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ipswich Home Stats		7-3-0	2.40	1.80	0.60	5	5	6	4
Middlesbrough Away Stats		5-2-3	3.00	1.70	1.30	7	3	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

Ipswich vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

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