Preston vs Ipswich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs Ipswich

Preston host Ipswich in this Championship match at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Lilywhites Should Be Able to Cover the Line

Preston +0.5 could be the best bet when they go up against Ipswich. We’ll take Asian Handicap odds of -127 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

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3-2 Preston Win When Teams Last Clashed

Preston North End were winners last time out. It was a 2-1 home win against Leicester City at Deepdale. The Lancashire club had 40% possession and totalled four shots on target, with Alfie Devine and Milutin Osmajic each scoring one goal.

Ipswich Town played Southampton at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Portman Road. Kieran McKenna's side had 50% possession and managed one shot on goal, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis (own goal) was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Preston claim a 3-2 home win over Ipswich at Deepdale. In the previous 3 H2H matches, there have been two Preston victories and one Ipswich win.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Preston	2	1	1	0	3	2	1	3:2	4
17	Ipswich	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2:2	2

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Preston have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts. The Lilywhites have averaged 49.3% possession and 4.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Milutin Osmajic has found the net 4 times, with Emil Riis Jakobsen and Kaine Kesler-Hayden scoring 2 each. Mads Froekjaer-Jensen and Robert Brady are tied for the most assists on 2.

Ipswich have lost 6 and drawn 4, with an average of 10.3 attempts, 2.3 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Kieran McKenna's team average 40.0% possession, 3.2 corners in their favour and 6.2 corners against, while 2.1 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 16.7 attempts.

George Hirst and Julio Enciso have top scored with 2, while Nathan Broadhead is next on 1. Jens-Lys Cajuste, Cameron Burgess and Ben Johnson have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Preston predicted lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentin, Alfie Devine, Ben Whiteman, Alistair McCann, Thierry Small, Michael Smith, Milutin Osmajic.

Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Benjamin Johnson, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Jens Cajuste, Azor Matusiwa, Jack Clarke, Samuel Szmodics, Jaden Philogene, George Hirst.

Preston vs Ipswich Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Preston vs Ipswich betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Preston look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap for this Championship game. Backing the home team at +0.5 at -127 looks like the way forward, with plenty of juice in this price.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Championship stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Preston vs Ipswich league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Preston in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Preston in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Preston in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Preston in 2 of their last 3 games against Ipswich.

Preston +0.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 1 Ipswich

There are attractive odds of +500 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

George Hirst Under 0.5 Shots On Target +123

George Hirst (Ipswich) hasn’t recorded a shot on goal in six of the past ten league away games. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of +123 available when it comes to this Shots on Target bet.

Latest George Hirst Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

--100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+125

Shots

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

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Milutin Osmajic to Score +380

Milutin Osmajic (Preston) has managed three goals in his past five Championship games. We’re content to land the +380 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Milutin Osmajic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

--100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-135

Shots

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Ipswich Under 4.5 Corners +110

In their past seven away matches, Ipswich have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last three Preston home games have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. The Ipswich Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of +110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Preston

Total

9.80 4.20 5.60

Home

9.30 4.80 4.50

Away

10.60 3.50 7.10

Ipswich

Total

9.40 3.20 6.20

Home

8.90 3.30 5.60

Away

10.10 3.30 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-118

Preston Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Ipswich Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+128

X

+650

2

-108

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Preston 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.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Ipswich Victory

With a roughly 50% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +102 betting odds for Ipswich Town winning this Championship clash. Preston North End are seen as the most unlikely winner at +265.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Ipswich at -222 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Preston at +150.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. There’s literally nothing to split BTTS Yes and BTTS No and that’s highlighted as you can get -118 for each selection.

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Full-Time Result

1

+265

X

+240

2

+102

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+114

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-139

12

-345

X2

-385

Draw No Bet

1

+150

2

-222

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-127

2 Hcp -0.5

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-118

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jeppe Okkels (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Noah Mawene (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ali McCann (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Odeluga Offiah (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Pol Valentin (Preston)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Luke Woolfenden (Ipswich)

First

-

Anytime

--100

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+125

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+115

Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-115

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-120

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-135

Jeppe Okkels (Preston)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-154

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-182

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-222

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-222

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-333

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-476

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-526

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-556

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-625

Noah Mawene (Preston)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-667

Ali McCann (Preston)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-667

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Odeluga Offiah (Preston)

Over 0.5

+430

Under 0.5

-909

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+440

Under 0.5

-909

Pol Valentin (Preston)

Over 0.5

+440

Under 0.5

-909

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+480

Under 0.5

-1111

Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+540

Under 0.5

-1429

Luke Woolfenden (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+550

Under 0.5

-1429

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Jeppe Okkels (Preston)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Pol Valentin (Preston)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-

Odeluga Offiah (Preston)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Ali McCann (Preston)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Noah Mawene (Preston)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Luke Woolfenden (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-

Past Ten Preston Games at Home Have Yielded Three Wins

Preston have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Ipswich haven’t triumphed in five straight games on the road. The Suffolk side have recorded five defeats, four draws and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

Preston won 3-2 when they last played Ipswich at Deepdale.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Preston Home Stats		3-4-3	2.60	1.30	1.30	7	3	7	3
Ipswich Away Stats		1-4-5	3.10	1.10	2.00	6	4	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

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Preston vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Preston vs Ipswich team news before wagering. Expect the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with timely injury updates.

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