Our Middlesbrough U21 vs Ipswich U21 Prediction: 1-2
Middlesbrough U21 vs Ipswich U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Middlesbrough U21 vs Ipswich U21 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
Middlesbrough U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs Middlesbrough U21
Middlesbrough U21 will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England Premier League 2 victory over Newcastle U21 on January 9. In that match, Middlesbrough U21 recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newcastle U21 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 43 |
Middlesbrough U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 61 |
Ipswich U21's Last Match – Ipswich U21 vs Fulham U21
Ipswich U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England Premier League 2 defeat at the hands of Fulham U21 on January 9. In that match, Ipswich U21 controlled 51% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich U21 | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
Fulham U21 | 49% | 0 (6) | - | 32 |
Middlesbrough U21 vs Ipswich U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough U21 | Ipswich U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.58 | Attacking Strength | 1.39 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Ipswich U21 average 1.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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