Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: October 17th, 2025 | Riverside Stadium | EFL Championship | 20:00 (BST)

The Riverside Stadium is set for a Friday night Championship blockbuster as high-flying Middlesbrough hosts Ipswich Town. In what is shaping up to be a fascinating battle at the top of the table, Middlesbrough enter the clash firmly entrenched in the automatic promotion places, relying on their solid defensive unit. They face an Ipswich side sitting just outside the playoff picture and boast one of the league's best goalscoring records.

Key Betting Tip: Middlesbrough to Win at 2.80 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Predicted Lineups

Middlesbrough Predicted XI: Solomon Brynn, Luke Ayling, George Edmundson, Alfie Jones, Callum Brittain, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Matt Targett, Morgan Whittaker, Tommy Conway, David Strelec

Ipswich Town Predicted XI: Alex Palmer, Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cédric Kipré, Leif Davis, Jens Cajuste, Azor Matusiwa, Sammie Szmodics, Sindre Walle Egeli, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, George Hirst

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Current League Standings

After nine games, Middlesbrough are 2nd in the Championship with 18 points (5W, 3D, 1L). Ipswich are in 9th with 13 points (3W, 4D, 1L) after eight games played. If they win their game in hand, they could jump as high as 3rd.

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have met 72 times in all competitions. Boro have 23 wins, Ipswich have 32 wins, and there have been 17 draws. Ipswich have only won one of the last nine meetings.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• April 2024: Ipswich Town 1-1 Middlesbrough
• December 2023: Middlesbrough 0-2 Ipswich Town
• December 2018: Middlesbrough 2-0 Ipswich Town
• October 2018: Ipswich Town 0-2 Middlesbrough
• May 2018: Ipswich Town 2-2 Middlesbrough

Recent Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town Matches Analysis

Middlesbrough Last 5 Matches:

• Portsmouth 1-0 Middlesbrough (Championship)
• Middlesbrough 0-0 Stoke City (Championship)
• Southampton 1-1 Middlesbrough (Championship)
• Middlesbrough 2-1 West Bromwich Albion (Championship)
• Preston North End 2-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)

Despite sitting in 2nd, Boro are winless in three games and lost for the first time in the league last time out.

Ipswich Town Last 5 Matches:

• Ipswich Town 3-1 Norwich City (Championship)
• Bristol City 1-1 Ipswich Town (Championship)
• Ipswich Town 2-1 Portsmouth (Championship)
• Ipswich Town 5-0 Sheffield United (Championship)
• Ipswich Town 2-2 Derby County (Championship)

The Tractor Boys are unbeaten in five games, scoring in every single one.

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 46.70% confidence in a Middlesbrough win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Middlesbrough to Win @ 2.80 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Middlesbrough win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town): Philogene has been a pivotal figure in Ipswich's attack, leading the team with 5 goals in the early stages of the season, and recently delivered a sensational hat-trick in the 5-0 win over Sheffield United and a screamer against Norwich. His pace and dribbling on the wing make him a constant threat, and he will be crucial in breaking down a Middlesbrough side that currently boasts a strong defensive record of just 6 goals conceded.

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough): Hackney is a dynamic central midfielder for Boro, contributing effectively at both ends of the pitch. His all-around impact is clear from his combined statistics of 1 goal and 2 assists in 9 matches, with an expected goals plus expected assists (xG + xA of 2.7) indicating a high level of involvement in their attacking phase.

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough): Conway is one of Middlesbrough's joint top goalscorers with 2 goals and has also chipped in with 1 assist. His movement and finishing could be the difference against an Ipswich defence that has conceded two penalties this season.

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Match Facts

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

Stadium Information: The Riverside Stadium, home to Middlesbrough FC, is located in Middlesbrough, England, on the banks of the River Tees. It was opened in 1995 and has an all-seated capacity of 34,742. A notable game held there was the England vs. Slovakia Euro 2004 qualifier on June 11, 2003, which recorded an overall attendance of 35,000.

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