Ipswich vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Nov 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Watford
Ipswich go head-to-head with Watford at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 4 November. Our betting preview features expert Championship predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
We Can’t Resist Betting Tractor Boys to Win
We’re confident in the chances of Ipswich when they clash with Watford, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -156 that the favourites claim a victory.
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Previous H2H Clash Ended Goalless
Ipswich Town have triumphed in back-to-back Championship clashes. The latest was on the road where Queens Park Rangers were beaten 4-1 at Loftus Road. Kieran McKenna's side boasted 61% possession and recorded seven shots on target, while George Hirst and Marcelino Nunez both scored two goals.
Watford have lost their previous two Championship matches away from home. Their most recent league game was at home at Vicarage Road where they recorded a 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough. The Hornets recorded 46% possession and totalled four shots on goal, while Luca Kjerrumgaard was on the scoresheet twice and Imran Louza also found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
When the teams last went head-to-head, we saw Watford draw 0-0 away to Ipswich at Portman Road.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ipswich |
12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 21:14 | 19 |
| 10 | Watford |
13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 17:16 | 18 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 17.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Ipswich have had 58.9% possession and 6.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 10.7 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.2 corners.
Top scorers are Jack Clarke and Jaden Philogene-Bidace on 5 goals, while George Hirst has racked up 4. Darnell Furlong has made the most assists with 2.
Watford – Last 10 League GamesWatford have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Javi Gracia's team have averaged 50.7% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts.
Imran Louza has top scored with 5, while Luca Kjerrumgaard, Rocco Vata and Jeremy Ngakia are next on 2. Rocco Vata is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cédric Kipré, Leif Davis, Azor Matusiwa, Jack Taylor, Marcelino Núñez, Sindre Walle Egeli, Jaden Philogene, George Hirst.
Watford predicted lineup (4-4-2): Egil Selvik (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Mattie Pollock, Kevin Keben, Marc Bola, Kwadwo Baah, Hector Kyprianou, Imran Louza, Caleb Wiley, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Mamadou Doumbia.
Ipswich vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips
Be fully equipped for Ipswich vs Watford with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, valuable corners advice, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Ipswich considering they are -156 to record a Championship victory. We’ll take this bet with confidence based on the stats that are available to us.
Sportsgambler.com has plenty of Championship insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.
Key Ipswich vs Watford league stats:
Ipswich to Win Probability
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 61% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +600 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Jaden Philogene (Ipswich) can be backed to finish with at least one shot on goal at -149. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.
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Imran Louza (Watford) has netted five goals in his past eight Championship matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +480 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
The past ten Watford away matches have averaged 8.50 corners, while the previous two Ipswich games have not seen the 10.5 Total Corners line covered. There are odds of -143 for this Total Corners wager and we think the line is too high.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Ipswich on the Full-Time Result, two or less goals in total accompanied by Jaden Philogene (Ipswich) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Ipswich vs Watford 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.
Ipswich Could Have Edge According to Bookies
The Ipswich Town betting odds are -156 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Championship encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 61% chance of winning. If you want to wager on the underdog, Watford have been priced up at +400.
Taking Ipswich -0.75 against Watford means a full Asian Handicap payout at -122 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.
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Sindre Walle Egeli is the First Goalscorer Favourite
You will find Sindre Walle Egeli at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +150 that he finds the net at anytime.
Ipswich Have Four Wins From Previous Ten Home Games
Ipswich have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Watford haven’t tasted victory in ten consecutive matches on the road. The Hornets have collected eight defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Ipswich were involved in a 0-0 draw when last meeting Watford at Portman Road.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.10 | 1.50 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Watford Away Stats |
0-2-8 | 2.30 | 0.70 | 1.60 | 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
Ipswich Town League Stats
Watford League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 58.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Ipswich Town this season are George Hirst (5), Jack Clarke (5), Jaden Philogene-Bidace (5)
- Top Assistors for Ipswich Town this season are Darnell Furlong (2), Marcelino Nunez (2), George Hirst (1)
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Ipswich vs Watford Lineups & Team News
Check the Ipswich vs Watford team news before you place your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship and all current injury news.
Ipswich Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Previous Ipswich Lineups
Previous Watford Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 36:12 | 28 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 16:11 | 25 |
| 3 | Stoke | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 18:9 | 24 |
| 4 | Millwall | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16:15 | 24 |
| 5 | Bristol City | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 21:16 | 22 |
| 6 | Preston | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17:12 | 22 |
| 7 | Hull | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 22:20 | 22 |
| 8 | Charlton | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15:11 | 20 |
| 9 | Ipswich | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 21:14 | 19 |
| 10 | Watford | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17:16 | 18 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15:15 | 18 |
| 12 | West Brom | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 12:14 | 18 |
| 13 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:21 | 18 |
| 14 | Leicester | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15:14 | 17 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19:19 | 17 |
| 16 | Swansea | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13:13 | 17 |
| 17 | Derby | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16:17 | 17 |
| 18 | Oxford | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15:17 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 12:17 | 13 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10:17 | 13 |
| 21 | Southampton | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 13:19 | 12 |
| 22 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 10:23 | 9 |
| 23 | Norwich | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12:20 | 8 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10:25 | -5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watford | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 16 |
| 2 | Coventry | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 16:3 | 14 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14:8 | 14 |
| 4 | Preston | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 14 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 14 |
| 6 | Hull | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 7 | Stoke | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11:4 | 13 |
| 8 | Millwall | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 12 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 11 |
| 10 | Charlton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 11 | Bristol City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:9 | 11 |
| 12 | Leicester | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 13 | West Brom | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:4 | 9 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:12 | 9 |
| 15 | Swansea | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 16 | Derby | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 17 | QPR | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6:9 | 7 |
| 19 | Oxford | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 20 | Southampton | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4:6 | 6 |
| 21 | Blackburn | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:11 | 4 |
| 22 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4:11 | 3 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2:17 | 1 |
| 24 | Norwich | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:11 | 0 |
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