Our Derby vs Ipswich Prediction: 1-2
Derby vs Ipswich in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Derby vs Ipswich prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Derby's Last Match – Preston vs Derby
Derby will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 England Championship success over Preston on January 17. In that match, Derby recorded 49% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 51% | 6 (1) | 0.73 | 35 |
 Derby | 49% | 12 (4) | 1.75 | 58 |
Ipswich's Last Match – Ipswich vs Blackburn
Ipswich must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 England Championship victory over Blackburn in their last outing. In that match, Ipswich controlled 48% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich | 48% | 10 (8) | 2.47 | 48 |
 Blackburn | 52% | 1 (0) | 0.62 | 32 |
Derby vs Ipswich Stats
Key Stats
| Derby | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derby are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Ipswich average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.