Our Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Prediction: 1-0
Middlesbrough vs Ipswich in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday October 17, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Middlesbrough’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Ipswich.
This Middlesbrough 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
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England Championship defeat against Portsmouth on October 4 and regain momentum. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 62% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portsmouth | 38% | 4 (1) | 0.48 | 32 |
Middlesbrough | 62% | 7 (1) | 0.84 | 52 |
Ipswich's Last Match – Ipswich vs Norwich
Ipswich will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 England Championship success over Norwich on October 5. In that match, Ipswich controlled 53% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ipswich | 53% | 10 (9) | 1.66 | 37 |
Norwich | 47% | 10 (4) | 0.46 | 29 |
Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.45 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Ipswich average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 12-10
Ipswich 16-9
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.3
Ipswich to win: @2.55
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025



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