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Ipswich - Birmingham
England Championship - Portman Road Stadium
Ipswich are set to face Birmingham in the Championship on Saturday, 24 February with the home side looking to re-enter the division's top two places. Check out our Ipswich vs Birmingham prediction below.
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Ipswich vs Birmingham prediction: Is more late drama on the cards for the hosts?
| ⚽Match result prediction | Ipswich |
| ⚽ Total goals prediction | Over 3.5 |
| ⚽ Anytime goalscorer prediction | Nathan Broadhead |
Birmingham were involved in a seven-goal thriller last time out when they overcame Rotherham in the dying minutes at Portman Road. Manager, Kieran McKenna is showing no signs that he wants to reign his team in despite a rocky patch and the belief he has shown in his players is paying dividends. For Birmingham, this match represents an opportunity for three league wins in a row.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich edge the odds
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 13/4 (4.25) – 23.5%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Ipswich vs Birmingham odds tell us that the home side are the favourites to win at Portman Road and it's hard to argue against that considering the momentum they now have behind them after their dramatic win on Tuesday night.
Ipswich had occupied 2nd place in the Championship since September but after losing form just after Christmas, they were leapfrogged by Southampton and Leeds. Being out of the limelight has seemingly done them the world of good as they are now unbeaten in four matches (one draw and three wins) and could go back up to 2nd place with a win on Saturday.
Last five H2Hs: Nothing to split them
England Championship 04/11/23
Birmingham
Ipswich
England Championship 13/04/19
Ipswich
Birmingham
England Championship 29/09/18
Birmingham
Ipswich
England Championship 31/03/18
Birmingham
Ipswich
England Championship 05/08/17
Ipswich
Birmingham
The last three matches between Ipswich and Birmingham have ended all square. Another draw on Saturday wouldn't be ideal for Ipswich considering their promotion push, however, it would be a good one for Birmingham who are simply looking to stay clear of the drop zone.
Team news and form guide
Ipswich: Looking to go five matches unbeaten
Ipswich have turned a corner over the past couple of weeks and will be looking to make it five unbeaten and four wins in a row when they face Birmingham. They will have to do it without four first-team players (Williams, Donacien, Hirst, Taylor)
Predicted Lineup: Hladky, Clarke, Wolfenden, Burgess, Davis, Travis, Morsy, Burns, Broadhead, Sarmiento & Moore
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Brentford
1
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 03/05/25
D
Everton
2
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Newcastle
3
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Arsenal
4
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 13/04/25
D
Chelsea
2
Ipswich
2
Birmingham: Doing it for Mowbray
Birmingham were rocked this week by the news that manager, Tony Mowbray, is having to take an extended break from the game due to medical treatment. They will line up without their boss on Saturday while Chang, Hall and Pritchard are all injured.
Predicted Lineup: Ruddy (GK), Drameh, Roberts, Bielik, Laird, Paik, Dozzell, Miyoshi, Roberts, James & Stansfield
England League 1 03/05/25
W
Cambridge Utd
1
Birmingham
2
England League 1 30/04/25
W
Blackpool
0
Birmingham
2
England League 1 27/04/25
W
Mansfield
0
Birmingham
4
England League 1 24/04/25
W
Stevenage
0
Birmingham
1
England League 1 21/04/25
W
Burton Albion
1
Birmingham
2
Our free expert picks: Ipswich to win and Broadhead to score
Our Ipswich vs Birmingham betting tips suggest that Ipswich will move back into the top two on Saturday provided Leeds fail to beat Leicester on Friday night. For more free betting tips, take a look at the following markets, too. BTTS is priced at 7/10 (1.70) while Ipswich to score first is priced at 4/9 (1.44).
Hot tip – Over 3.5 goals
- Four out of Ipswich's last five matches have seen over 3.5 goals scored.
- Four goals have been scored in two of the last three Ipswich vs Birmingham H2Hs.
Other tips
Ipswich to win
- Ipswich have won their last three matches.
- Birmingham have been thrown into disarray after Tony Mowbray was forced to suddenly take time away from the job.
Nathan Broadhead to score anytime
- Nathan Broadhead is Ipswich's top scorer this season with 11 goals.
- Broadhead has scored three goals in Ipswich's last four matches.
Player to watch: Leif Davis
Leif Davis has thrived as Ipswich Town's left-back this season and has particularly enjoyed the freedom that Kieran Mckenna has given him to attack at every opportunity.
Can Davis top the assist charts?
Leif Davis is currently tied with Rutter and Dewsbury-Hall at the top of the assist charts in the Championship this season with 12. If he can set up a teammate on Saturday then he will move clear at the top – an impressive feat for any full-back.
