Coventry vs Ipswich prediction 29.12.2025 | Championship

Since gaining promotion from League One in 2019/20, Coventry have improved year on year. In two of the last three years, the Sky Blues qualified for the Playoffs but failed to secure promotion. This season, Frank Lampard's squad is having an incredible year, comfortably sitting at the top of the table with 51 points from 23 matches. Right now, they are eight points behind 2nd-placed Middlesbrough and 13 points away from dropping to third place. 

After a 1:0 win over Swansea, coach Frank Lampard spoke to the media. He wasn't too happy with a win, saying they weren't as good as they usually are, especially off the ball. The coach also said they had chances to score a second goal but couldn't convert them. 

For the upcoming game, the team will miss Jay Dasilva due to a three-game ban he received against Southampton. They will also miss their best striker, Brandon Thomas-Asante, who will remain sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Ipswich secured a Premier League appearance last season but got instantly relegated. However, the Tractor Boys are on the right track for an instant return. Right now, they are in 3rd place with 38 points from 23 matches, five points behind the desired second place and direct promotion. The main reason they aren't higher in the league table is their poor road record. At this moment, they are averaging 2.08 at home and 1.18 points per game on the road - a massive difference of 0.9 points per game! To avoid playing in the Playoffs, they will have to improve in that area. 

After a 0:0 draw with Millwall, coach Kieran McKenna spoke to the media. He said he was frustrated not getting the win, as he felt they had enough to take all three points. The coach added they dominated large periods and created good opportunities, but also noted their "final execution wasn't quite there to find the breakthrough goal."