Ipswich vs Derby Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Derby

Ipswich host Derby in this Championship fixture at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Underestimate the Underdogs

For the Derby +1 Asian Handicap bet to secure a return at 1.86, we need a win or draw against Ipswich. There’s the insurance of getting our stake returned if there’s a one goal defeat.

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Ipswich Landed 2-0 Victory in Previous H2H

Ipswich Town were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Deepdale. Preston North End claimed a 1-0 win. The Tractor Boys had a remarkable 72% of possession and recorded two shots on target.

Derby County drew 1-1 against Bristol City in their previous Championship game. This was on home soil at Pride Park. John Eustace's team had 52% possession and recorded two shots on goal, while Carlton Morris was on the scoresheet.

Four days ago, Derby were beaten 2-1 away to Burnley in the EFL Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Derby. A 2-0 away win at Pride Park followed a 1-0 home triumph at Portman Road. In addition to a draw, Ipswich have been dominant with two wins in the previous 3 H2H matches.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Ipswich	5	1	3	1	9	5	4	9:5	6
19	Derby	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3	8:11	5

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Ipswich have 6 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Kieran McKenna's men have averaged 42.9% possession and 3.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 14.7 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Top goalscorers George Hirst and Julio Enciso have found the net 2 times, with Nathan Broadhead scoring 1. Jens-Lys Cajuste, Cameron Burgess and Ben Johnson have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Derby have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 2.9 shots on goal, 6.7 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Rams average 40.1% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 9.3 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Carlton Morris is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Ebou Adams and Jerry Yates have 2. Craig Forsyth has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Ashley Young, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Jens-Lys Cajuste, Azor Matusiwa, Kasey McAteer, Conor Chaplin, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, George Hirst.

Derby confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Dion Sanderson, Max Johnston, Matthew Clarke, Craig Forsyth, Bobby Clark, Lewis Travis, Callum Elder, Ebou Adams, Rhian Brewster, Carlton Morris.

Ipswich vs Derby Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Ipswich vs Derby from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

Derby +1 for this Championship match looks like the stand out option and we’ll play them at a price of 1.86. The away team should be able to serve it up throughout the ninety minutes and secure a return.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Championship data.

Key Ipswich vs Derby league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Derby in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Derby in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 3 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 2 of their last 3 games against Derby.

Derby +1 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich 1 - 1 Derby

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at 7.00 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners

In nine straight Derby away games, the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of 1.79 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ipswich

Total

9.10 3.40 5.70

Home

8.90 3.30 5.60

Away

10.30 3.50 6.80

Derby

Total

9.50 4.70 4.80

Home

9.40 4.90 4.50

Away

8.50 3.80 4.70

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Total Corners

Ipswich Corners

Derby Corners

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Ipswich vs Derby Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Ipswich Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

With an approximate 67% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their 1.50 betting odds for Ipswich Town triumphing in this Championship encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Derby County are available at 6.75.

For those wanting an alternative, Ipswich are 2.08 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Derby being priced up at 6.10 and the draw is 2.20.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score No bet is 1.63 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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George Hirst Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

George Hirst is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 4.40, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Ipswich Struggling to Find Home Wins

Ipswich have failed to win in their last ten matches at Portman Road. The Tractor Boys have managed nine losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 2.90.

Derby have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

When the teams previously met at Portman Road, Ipswich defeated Derby 1-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ipswich Home Stats		0-1-9	3.60	0.70	2.90	7	3	6	4
Derby Away Stats		3-2-5	2.90	1.20	1.70	6	4	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Ipswich vs Derby Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Ipswich vs Derby before making your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Championship, along with current injury news.

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