Promotion-chasing Ipswich Town host Queens Park Rangers at Portman Road on Saturday, as the final round of the Championship season brings a clash between two sides with very different ambitions.
Ipswich sit inside the automatic promotion spots thanks to their free-scoring attack and solid defensive record, while QPR are aiming to end a mid-table campaign on a high. Kick-off is set for 12:30, with Ipswich looking to underline their quality after a recent 2-2 draw at Southampton.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Ipswich’s dominant attacking stats and QPR’s vulnerabilities at the back, here are our top betting recommendations. We’re particularly confident in goals being scored, given Ipswich’s firepower and QPR’s struggles against top-half sides.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 Goals | 4/7 @ Bet365 (63.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | There could be value here due to Ipswich’s attacking output and QPR’s leaky defence. Ipswich have seen 2.7 total goals per game in their matches, while QPR concede 1.56 per game. Recent head-to-heads have also produced big scorelines, including a 4-1 Ipswich win earlier this season. |
| George Hirst First Goalscorer | 4/1 @ Bet365 (20.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Hirst has hit double figures this season (10 goals) and regularly leads the line for Ipswich. With 41.5% shot accuracy and a key role in attack, he should get chances against a QPR side that’s struggled to keep clean sheets. |
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Sky Bet Offer: Get £40 in free bets when you place any bet
Looking for some free bets to boost your betting fund? Sky Bet are offering customers the chance to get £40 in free bets when they sign up and place any qualifying bet.
- Sign up at Sky Bet using this link
- Place a qualifying bet of at least 5p on a single or each way bet at odds of 1/1 or greater, as your first bet
- Claim your £40 free bet bonus
18+ NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. FIRST SINGLE & E/W BET ONLY ODDS OF 1/1 OR GREATER. 4 X £10 BET TOKENS. FREE BET STAKES NOT INCLUDED IN RETURNS. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. FREE BETS EXPIRE AFTER 30 DAYS. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS AND FURTHER T&CS APPLY.
Season Form & Standings
Ipswich’s strong home form and positive goal difference (+30) are a clear contrast to QPR, who have one of the weaker defensive records among mid-table sides and have lost over 40% of their matches this season.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 2 | 45 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 77 | 47 | +30 | 81 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 14 | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61 | 70 | -9 | 58 |
Potential Match-Winners
- Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town) – With 16 goals, a 40% shot accuracy, and a key role as an attacking midfielder, Clarke is a constant threat between the lines. He scored again last time out and boasts a pass completion rate above 77% for the season.
- Jaden Philogene-Bidace (Ipswich Town) – 11 goals, 2 assists, and a shot accuracy of 43.2%. He also created several openings in the recent draw with Southampton.
- George Hirst (Ipswich Town) – The striker has 10 goals, 2 assists, and a 41.5% shot accuracy. He is also tipped in the first goalscorer market.
For QPR, there are no standout consistent attacking threats in the data, with the team’s goals spread across several players and no one reaching double figures.
Head-to-Head: Last 6 Meetings
The last six meetings between Ipswich and QPR have been closely contested, with two wins for QPR, two for Ipswich, and two draws. However, Ipswich cruised to a 4-1 away win in the reverse fixture this season.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 01/11/25 | QPR 1-4 Ipswich | Championship |
| 29/12/23 | Ipswich 0-0 QPR | Championship |
| 19/08/23 | QPR 0-1 Ipswich | Championship |
| 26/12/18 | QPR 3-0 Ipswich | Championship |
| 20/10/18 | Ipswich 0-2 QPR | Championship |
| 26/12/17 | Ipswich 0-0 QPR | Championship |
Will Ipswich’s Attack Prove Too Much for QPR?
Ipswich Town’s form, firepower, and home advantage all point to a likely win, but QPR have occasionally caused problems in this fixture. With Ipswich pushing for promotion and stars like Jack Clarke and George Hirst in clinical form, over 2.5 goals also looks a solid option if you expect both teams to play with freedom late in the season.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Read more:
- Latest football news
- Football betting tips
- Best betting sites
- Best free bet offers
- Football accumulator tips
