{"id":1443456,"date":"2026-04-16T12:05:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1443456"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:05:48","slug":"match-preview-ipswich-vs-middlesbrough-19-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-ipswich-vs-middlesbrough-19-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just three points separate Ipswich Town<\/a> and Middlesbrough<\/a> as these Championship<\/a> promotion hopefuls face off at Portman Road. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both sides boasting strong campaigns and recent meetings proving tight, expect a tense tactical battle on Sunday. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00, with Ipswich aiming to strengthen their automatic promotion push against a Boro side chasing play-off security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on the season\u2019s key stats and recent trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this clash. We’re especially confident in Ipswich Town\u2019s home form and attacking edge, but see value in other markets as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ipswich Town to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Ipswich because they have outscored Middlesbrough this season (71 vs 62 goals), created more big chances (74 vs 65), and kept more clean sheets (15 vs 12). Their home support could be decisive in a fixture where margins matter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here: both sides average over 1.5 goals scored per game, and the last head-to-head saw both teams find the net. Ipswich\u2019s attack is dynamic but they do concede, while Boro\u2019s away record includes plenty of goals at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Ipswich Town sit 2nd with 75 points from 41 games (W21 D12 L8), while Middlesbrough are 5th with 72 points after 42 matches (W20 D12 L10). Both teams have been consistent, but Ipswich\u2019s superior goal difference (+29 vs +20) and marginally higher win rate (51% vs 48%) underline their stronger campaign so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Ipswich Town<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n71<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n+29<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Middlesbrough<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n62<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n+20<\/td>\n72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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