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.

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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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	18	9	6	3	24	19	5	24:19	33
8	Ipswich	17	7	6	4	29	18	11	29:18	27

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Dael Fry, Matt Targett, Alan Browne, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway, Delano Burgzorg, David Strelec.

Ipswich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cedric Kipre, Leif Davis, Jens-Lys Cajuste, Azor Matusiwa, Sindre Walle Egeli, Sammie Szmodics, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, George Hirst.

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.

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 +420. 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

+285

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-159

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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

+510

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

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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

+104

Under 10.5

-149

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Ipswich Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-135

X

+650

2

+140

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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.

The 1x2 odds are available for this Championship encounter and you can secure +150 that Ipswich Town are victorious and +185 that Middlesbrough get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +220.

There’s the chance to back Ipswich at +108 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

+220

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+112

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-333

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

-105

2

-135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-114

Sindre Walle Egeli is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+210

Anytime

+450

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+210

Anytime

+450

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+215

Anytime

+480

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+235

Anytime

+480

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+235

Anytime

+500

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+425

Anytime

+900

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+440

Anytime

+850

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+510

Anytime

+1050

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-103

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-109

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-116

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-122

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-123

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-159

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-238

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-278

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-476

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1667

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+480

Under 0.5

-2500

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

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News

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