Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Middlesbrough vs Ipswich

Second-placed Middlesbrough host Ipswich in this Championship encounter at Riverside Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 17 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Under 2.5 Goals Looks Value

We don’t think the net will bulge too many times when Middlesbrough go up against Ipswich. For this reason, we’re backing Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this selection is priced at -135.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

Middlesbrough were beaten last game and this was on the road at Fratton Park. Portsmouth claimed a 1-0 victory. The Teeside club enjoyed 62% possession and had one shot on target.

Ipswich Town won their previous game, beating Norwich City at home. It was a 3-1 win at Portman Road. Kieran McKenna's team recorded nine shots on goal and had 53% possession, while Cedric Kipre, Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Jack Clarke were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw road team Middlesbrough draw 1-1 with Ipswich at Portman Road.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Middlesbrough	9	5	3	1	12	6	6	12:6	18
9	Ipswich	8	3	4	1	15	8	7	15:8	13

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. Middlesbrough have had 51.5% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts, while being awarded 4.8 corners.

Kaly Sene and Tommy Conway are the top scorers with 2 goals each, while David Strelec has 1. Luke Ayling, Hayden Hackney and Morgan Whittaker are the leading assists makers with 2.

Ipswich have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Tractor Boys average 54.5% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 9.6 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Jaden Philogene-Bidace with 5, Jack Clarke on 4 and George Hirst 3. Jens-Lys Cajuste has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (4-3-3): Solomon Brynn (GK), Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Alfie Jones, Matthew Targett, Hayden Hackney, Callum Brittain, Aidan Morris, Sontje Hansen, Tommy Conway, Kaly Sene.

Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Marcelino Núñez, Azor Matusiwa, Kasey McAteer, Chuba Akpom, Iván Azón, Jack Clarke.

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Middlesbrough vs Ipswich betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

Don’t pass up the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals when it comes this Championship showdown. The stats imply that the sides could fall short of this total and the price of -135 looks reasonable.

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 Middlesbrough vs Ipswich league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Middlesbrough games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Middlesbrough games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Middlesbrough games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Ipswich games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 57.5% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There’s a larger price available if you combine the Under 2.5 pick on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Combining this with BTTS No will give you increased odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Ipswich

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +430. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chuba Akpom Under 0.5 Shots On Target -143

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich) can be backed to not have a shot on goal at -143. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Chuba Akpom Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+265

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-143

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Jack Clarke to Score +480

Jack Clarke (Ipswich) has racked up four goals in his past five Championship matches. It’s worth a play on the +480 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Jack Clarke Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

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Corners Prediction

Middlesbrough Under 5.5 Corners -138

Middlesbrough have had under 5.5 corners in three consecutive home games, with Ipswich conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past five away matches. We’re going to bet on Middlesbrough to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Middlesbrough

Total

10.00 5.20 4.80

Home

9.80 6.00 3.80

Away

9.60 4.90 4.70

Ipswich

Total

8.20 4.80 3.40

Home

9.90 4.50 5.40

Away

9.50 4.00 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-141

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Ipswich Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-111

X

+600

2

+116

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Middlesbrough vs Ipswich 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.

Bookies Predicting a Tight Affair

The 1x2 odds are available for this Championship encounter and you can secure +145 that Ipswich Town are victorious and +185 that Middlesbrough get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +230.

There’s the chance to back Ipswich at +106 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Middlesbrough but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+230

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+114

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-345

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-137

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-143

2 Hcp -0.25

+106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-111

Sindre Walle Egeli Favourite to Find the Net First

Sindre Walle Egeli is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +420, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+188

Anytime

+420

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+200

Anytime

+450

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+210

Anytime

+475

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+215

Anytime

+450

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+265

Anytime

+550

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+107

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+105

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-104

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-114

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-143

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-192

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-435

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Middlesbrough Aiming to Continue Strong Home Form

Middlesbrough have not tasted defeat at Riverside Stadium in three straight matches. The Teeside club have managed six victories, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Ipswich have not triumphed in seven straight away matches. Kieran McKenna's team have clocked up five losses, four draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Ipswich beat Middlesbrough 2-0 when the teams last met at Riverside Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Middlesbrough Home Stats		6-2-2	1.90	1.00	0.90	5	5	4	6
Ipswich Away Stats		1-4-5	2.70	1.00	1.70	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

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Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News

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