Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday

Ipswich take on basement boys Sheffield Wednesday at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 20 December.

It’s hard to see how Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday can both find the net and that means a BTTS No wager. We’re more than happy to land the generous -137 when it comes to this particular outcome.

Like this BTTS No pick? Grab the newest BetMGM promo code and read our honest review of the site before you place your bet.

Ipswich Town have landed back-to-back Championship home wins. In their last league game, it was a 3-1 away defeat against Leicester City at King Power Stadium. The Suffolk club recorded an incredible 79% of possession and had two shots on target, with Jens-Lys Cajuste being the goalscorer.

Bottom-of-the-table Sheffield Wednesday were beaten in their previous match, losing 3-0 at home to Derby County at Hillsborough. Henrik Pedersen's men had one shot on goal and recorded 60% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich have landed victories in their last two encounters against Wednesday. The most recent was a 6-0 home win at Portman Road after a 1-0 away victory at Hillsborough. We’ve seen three draws and two wins apiece in the previous 7 H2H meetings.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Ipswich	21	9	7	5	35	22	13	35:22	34
24	Sheffield Wed	20	1	6	13	15	40	-25	15:40	-9

View Full Table

Ipswich have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. Kieran McKenna's side have averaged 56.6% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Top goalscorers are Marcelino Nunez and George Hirst on 3 goals, while Jaden Philogene-Bidace has bagged 2. Marcelino Nunez is the top assists maker on 3.

Wednesday have lost 7 and drawn 3, with an average of 0.6 goals from 9.2 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.3% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 14.5 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal.

Charlie McNeill has top scored with 3, while Harry Amass, Barry Bannan and Sean Fusire are next on 1. Harry Amass, Liam Palmer and Max Lowe have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

Sheffield Wednesday predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Pierce Charles (GK), Dominic Iorfa, Liam Cooper, Max Lowe, Liam Palmer, Barry Bannan, Nathaniel Chalobah, Harry Amass, Svante Ingelsson, Charlie McNeill, Jamal Lowe.

Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

At least one of the two sides might come up short on the goal front, with the BTTS No betting selection looking like the standout Championship bet. That’s particularly when you can get odds of -137.

Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making Championship recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.

Key Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday league stats:

• 4 of the last 5 Ipswich home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 6 of the last 10 Ipswich home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 3 Ipswich home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 3 of the last 5 Wednesday matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 2 matches between these teams have resulted in BTTS No

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 57.8% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

The Result & Both Teams to Score market offers bettors the chance to pair BTTS No with a specific team to win. This will create a bigger-priced selection in the process.

Check our complete list of betting promo codes, free bet deals and the latest welcome bonuses before wagering.

Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -137 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 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

Ipswich 3 - 0 Wednesday

Ipswich can be backed at +525 to triumph by a 3-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sindre Walle Egeli to Score +130

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich) has managed two goals in his past four Championship matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +130.

Latest Sindre Walle Egeli Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+130

First

+400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+155

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Corners Prediction

Ipswich Under 6.5 Corners -103

Ipswich have had under 6.5 corners in ten straight matches, while the last 10 Sheffield Wednesday games have seen them concede an average of 5.50 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -103 for this Ipswich 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

8.10 3.90 4.20

Home

9.80 5.40 4.40

Away

9.00 5.20 3.80

Wednesday

Total

10.10 4.60 5.50

Home

10.10 5.40 4.70

Away

11.80 4.30 7.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-127

Ipswich Corners

Over 6.5

-139

Under 6.5

-103

Wednesday Corners

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-500

X

+850

2

+400

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday 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.

Bettors might not get rich backing Ipswich Town at -435 to triumph in this Championship clash although these odds suggest a 81% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. Sheffield Wednesday are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +1050.

Ipswich -1.75 on the Asian Handicap can land a payout at -122 if they beat Wednesday by three or more goals. You will get paid out on half your stake and the other half refunded if the favourites win by two.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -137.

For those wagering on Championship matches, it’s all about heading to the best football betting sites where hundreds of markets await you. Pre-match and In-Play options are plentiful.

Full-Time Result

1

-435

X

+525

2

+1050

Half-Time Result

1

-167

X

+190

2

+650

Double Chance

1X

-5000

12

-1000

X2

+280

Draw No Bet

1

-1667

2

+650

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-122

2 Hcp +1.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+163

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-137

George Hirst is the market leader at +340 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+115

Anytime

+340

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+130

Anytime

+400

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+145

Anytime

+430

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+160

Anytime

+460

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+170

Anytime

+525

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+170

Anytime

+550

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

First

+430

Anytime

+1150

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Olaf Kobacki (Wednesday)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Cédric Kipré (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Ashley Young (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Darnell Furlong (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+155

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

+150

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+125

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+110

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-100

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-118

Bailey Cadamarteri (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-182

Jamal Lowe (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-263

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Olaf Kobacki (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Ike Ugbo (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Svante Ingelsson (Wednesday)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Cédric Kipré (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Ashley Young (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Darnell Furlong (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Ipswich have not tasted defeat at Portman Road in five straight matches. The Suffolk club have secured six wins, three draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Sheffield Wednesday have failed to win in their last six matches on their travels. Henrik Pedersen's men have racked up five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Ipswich were 6-0 victors against Wednesday last time out at Portman Road. In the past 4 H2H games at Portman Road, there have been two draws and one triumph for both Ipswich and Wednesday.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ipswich Home Stats		6-3-1	2.60	1.80	0.80	6	4	4	6
Sheffield Wednesday Away Stats		1-5-4	2.50	1.10	1.40	5	5	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.

It’s great to enjoy thousands of sporting events on an annual basis. Watch the action and get audio commentary too.

Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday 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.

Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday Lineups & Team News

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

Ipswich Town Team Page Sheffield Wednesday Team Page

Top Football Pages