Two sides, Ipswich and Stoke City, fighting to close the gap to the automatic promotion spots take on each other at Portman Road on Wednesday, 10 December.
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Ipswich vs Stoke City prediction: Home advantage to inspire the Blues
Key stats
- Ipswich are on a two-game unbeaten streak in the Championship.
- The Tractor Boys are undefeated in four successive home outings (W2, D2).
- Stoke have suffered four defeats in their last five matches (W1).
- The Potters have lost four of their 10 away games this term (W4, D2).
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 2-1 Stoke City
Kieran Mckenna’s Ipswich enter this clash following a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over league leaders Coventry – a win that now leaves them trailing second-placed Middlesbrough by five points. The Blues have lost only twice across their previous 10 Championship fixtures, meaning Stoke will have to be at their best.
The Potters, however, are dealing with perhaps their poorest streak of results this season. They have endured four losses in their last five games, with Sheffield United inflicting their heaviest defeat all season, a 4-0 result.
Ipswich certainly have the momentum in their favour, and Mark Robins will be well aware of the hosts’ prowess on the counter. Expect Ipswich to beat Stoke to make it back-to-back wins.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich the overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ipswich have experienced a mid-season revival, having risen from the bottom of the Championship table and into top four. Bookies back them to make it five games unbeaten on home turf, assigned with odds of 13/20 (1.65), suggesting a 60.6% chance of triumph.
Stoke City are n search of their first victory since beating Charlton Athletic 3-0 in late November. They draw odds of 4/1 (5.00) against them, indicating a mere 20% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed results
A large majority of their recent H2Hs have been low-scoring draws, including a stalemate when they met on the first day of last year at Britannia Stadium. Ipswich’s only victory in 10 H2Hs came before that stalemate in a 2-0 win at Portman Road, while Stoke have won four of the other 10 H2Hs.
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Ipswich preview: Keeping up pace with the league leaders
Wes Burns, Harrison Clarke, Alex Palmer and Conor Townsend are confirmed abentees for Ipswich.
Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Furlong, O'Shea, Kipre, Davis, Cajuste, Matusiwa, Clarke, Szmodics, Philogene-Bidace & Azon
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Derby
0
Stoke
0
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Sheff Utd
2
Stoke
0
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Leeds
6
Stoke
0
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W
Sheff Wed
0
Stoke
2
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Cardiff
0
Stoke
1
Stoke preview: Can they rise from their poor streak?
Ashley Phillips is serving a suspension due to accumulation of yellow cards, while Lewis Baker is not active at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Tchamadeu, Lawal, Wilmot, Cresswell, N'Zonzi, Seko, Manhoef, Jun-Ho, Gallagher &Bozenik
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Luton
3
West Brom
5
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Cardiff
0
West Brom
0
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Derby
3
West Brom
1
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Coventry
2
West Brom
0
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Watford
1
West Brom
2
Player to watch: George Hirst
Hirst is central to Ipswich’s attacking threats, with his sixth goal of the season in the 3-0 win over Coventry breaking his six-game drought and placing him amongst the club’s three top scorers. The Scottish forward averages 0.79 shots on target per 90 minutes, and has hit the target 15 times this term.