Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: September 12th, 2025 | Portman Road | EFL Championship | 20:00 (BST)

The EFL Championship serves up a crucial early-season clash this Friday night as Ipswich Town welcomes Sheffield United to Portman Road. Both teams are desperately searching for their first win of the season, with a combined total of just three points from their opening four league games. Ipswich, despite a promising start, has now drawn three and lost one of their first four games, while Sheffield United is currently at the bottom of the table, having lost all four of their league matches. This fixture presents a perfect opportunity for one of these sides to turn their season around and get on track. We anticipate a nervy and cautious affair, with both teams eager to avoid another defeat.

Key Betting Tip: Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.72 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Predicted Lineups

Ipswich Town Predicted XI: Alex Palmer, Darnell Furlong, Harry Clarke, Ben Godfrey, Cameron Humphreys, Azor Matusiwa, Sindre Walle Egeli, Sam Szmodics, Jack Clarke, Chuba Akpom, George Hirst

Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics, Marcelino Nunez, Harry Clarke, and Conor Townsend are all absent due to injury.

Sheffield United Predicted XI: Adam Davies, Mark McGuinness, Ben Godfrey, Japhet Tanganga, Harrison Burrows, Gustavo Hamer, Tahith Chong, Oliver Arblaster, Tom Davies, Tyrese Campbell, Chiedozie Ogbene

Jamie Shackleton, Ollie Arblaster, and Tom Davies will be unavailable due to injury.

Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Current League Standings

Both sides were tipped for a top-six finish before the Championship season began, yet both sit in the bottom five after four games. For Ipswich, it seems a matter of timing, as new signings start to click, we will see them move higher than 20th, where they currently are with three points.

Ruben Selles has had a poor start to life at Bramall Lane with four straight losses against the likes of Bristol City, Swansea City, and Millwall. They are the only pointless side in the Championship.

Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have not met since 2019, with Sheffield United dodging Ipswich’s last Championship appearance by being in the Premier League in 2023/24. Sheffield United have won 23 meetings, Ipswich Town have won 22 meetings, and there have been 26 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• April 2019: Sheffield United 2-0 Ipswich Town (Championship)
• December 2018: Ipswich Town 1-1 Sheffield United (Championship)
• March 2018: Ipswich Town 0-0 Sheffield United (Championship)
• January 2018: Ipswich Town 0-1 Sheffield United (FA Cup)
• October 2017: Sheffield United 1-0 Ipswich Town (FA Cup)

Recent Ipswich Town and Sheffield United Matches Analysis

Ipswich Town Last 5 Matches:

• Ipswich Town 2-2 Derby County (Championship)
• Preston North End 1-0 Ipswich Town (Championship)
• Ipswich Town 1-1 Southampton (Championship)
• Bromley 1-1 Ipswich Town (EFL Cup)
• Birmingham City 1-1 Ipswich Town (Championship)

A funny start to the season at Portman Road, whilst draws away at Birmingham and at home to Southampton aren’t bad results, failing to beat Derby, Preston, or Bromley are. In fact, despite all the attacking talent they have mustered four league goals this season, one of the lowest tallies in the league.

Sheffield United Last 5 Matches:

• Middlesbrough 1-0 Sheffield United (Championship)
• Sheffield United 0-1 Millwall (Championship)
• Swansea City 1-0 Sheffield United (Championship)
• Birmingham City 2-1 Sheffield United (EFL Cup)
• Sheffield United 1-4 Bristol City (Championship)

Five losses in a row to kickstart the season is the opposite of what Blades fans were expecting; their biggest struggle is their goalscoring, as no team has scored fewer in the Championship this season (1).

Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.76 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United

George Hirst (Ipswich Town): Despite Ipswich's poor start, Hirst has been a rare bright spot. He has a goal in the opening four league games, and the Tractor Boys will be relying on him to get on the scoresheet against a poor Sheffield United defence.

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United): The Dutch midfielder remains a key player for Sheffield United despite their dreadful start to the season. His playmaking ability and work rate are still high, and he will be crucial if Sheffield United are to control the midfield and create scoring chances. He is the one player who can consistently get the ball to his teammates in dangerous positions.

Ben Godfrey (Sheffield United): The central defender, who has also played in a more advanced role, has been a key addition to the Sheffield United backline. While the team has conceded seven goals in four league games, Godfrey's physicality and defensive abilities have been a stabilising force. He will be crucial to stopping Ipswich's attack, and he has also shown his ability to get forward and create chances.

Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Go App

Stadium Information: Portman Road is a football stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, which has been the home ground of Ipswich Town since 1884. Its current capacity is 30,056.

Referee: Farai Hallam (England) is an ex-academy footballer who officiated his first EFL match in 2023.