Ipswich vs Sheffield United prediction 12.09.2025 | Championship
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- Competition: Championship
- Date: Friday, 12th September 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Portman Road (Ipswich)
On Friday night at Portman Road, Ipswich will host Sheffield United in another Championship match. Before the season started, both teams had ambitions to fight for a return to the Premier League, but after the first four rounds, Ipswich and Sheffield United are looking more like the relegation candidates. Bookies see Ipswich as the favorite for Friday's game, but can Sheffield United take something from the upcoming tie? Let's break down the matchup and find out the best possible betting option.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Sheffield United
2 : 0
Ipswich Town
Championship
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Ipswich Town
1 : 1
Sheffield United
Championship
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Ipswich Town
0 : 0
Sheffield United
Championship
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Ipswich Town
0 : 1
Sheffield United
FA Cup
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Sheffield United
1 : 0
Ipswich Town
Championship
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Ipswich Town
3 : 0
Sheffield United
Championship
Sheffield United are significantly better than Ipswich in the previous H2H matches, as the Blades won three of the last five games, while two finished with draws. Another interesting fact about H2H matches between these two teams is that each of the previous five games ended with two or fewer goals.
Ipswich team overview
Ipswich returned to the Premier League after more than twenty years last season. However, their campaign in the strongest national competition didn't last long as Ipswich were relegated after finishing 19th. Before the 2025/26 season started, the Tractor Boys were seen as probably the biggest candidate for the title in the Championship and promotion. Still, after the first four rounds, Kieran McKenna's team won only three points.
In the last game before the international break, Ipswich played 2-2 at home against Derby. Although the home side finished the match with 69% ball possession and xG of 2.90, they needed an equalizer deep into the second half's stoppage time to avoid another defeat.
Ipswich have obvious problems with scoring after only four goals in four matches. However, that could change soon as the Tractor Boys are reportedly interested in signing free agent Dele Alli after his exit from Como.
Ipswich have some problems with missing players. They will be without Wes Burns, Harrison Clarke, Cameron Humphreys, and Conor Townsend on Friday night at Portman Road.
Last matches of
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Ipswich Town
2 : 2
Derby County
Championship
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Preston North End
1 : 0
Ipswich Town
Championship
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Ipswich Town
1 : 1
Southampton
Championship
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Bromley
5 : 4
Ipswich Town
Carabao Cup
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Birmingham City
1 : 1
Ipswich Town
Championship
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Alex Palmer
Defenders
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15
Ashley Young
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26
Dara O'Shea
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24
Jacob Greaves
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3
Leif Davis
Midfielders
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12
Jens Cajuste
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10
Conor Chaplin
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5
Azor Matusiwa
Forwards
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20
James McAteer
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9
George Hirst
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11
Jaden Philogene
Sheffield United team overview
Sheffield United played in the promotion playoff last season, but they lost in the final against Sunderland. The Blades have ambitions to be in contention for promotion again, but they lost all of their opening four games. In the previous game, Sheffield United lost 1-0 on the road against Middlesbrough. The guests had xG of 0.64, while the home side had 1.48, so it is no wonder Ruben Selles' team remained empty-handed again.
Although it is still early in the season, Sheffield United's head coach, Ruben Selles, is already in big trouble. The English media has already speculated about the sack and candidates to replace the Spaniard. If Sheffield United loses again, Selles' fate in the team is probably sealed.
Sheffield United are not without problems with injuries, either. They will be without Oliver Arblaster, Tom Davies, Sai Sachdev, and Jamie Shackleton on Friday night against Ipswich.
Last matches of
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Middlesbrough
1 : 0
Sheffield United
Championship
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Sheffield United
0 : 1
Millwall
Championship
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Swansea City
1 : 0
Sheffield United
Championship
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Birmingham City
2 : 1
Sheffield United
Carabao Cup
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Sheffield United
1 : 4
Bristol City
Championship
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Michael Cooper
Defenders
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5
Ben Godfrey
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6
Tyler Bindon
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2
Japhet Tanganga
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14
Harrison Burrows
Midfielders
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8
Gustavo Hamer
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42
Sydie Peck
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10
Callum O'Hare
Forwards
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11
Andre Brooks
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23
Tyrese Campbell
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27
Louie Barry
Prediction
Both these teams have big problems in the attack. Ipswich scored four goals in four Championship matches, while Sheffield scored only one goal so far. Also, the previous H2H games between these two teams ended with two or fewer goals. Our prediction: Under 2.5 goals.
5 Reasons why we shouldn't expect more than two goals in this match
- Ipswich scored four goals in four Championship matches
- There were two or fewer goals in four of the previous five Ipswich games in all competitions
- Sheffield United scored only one goal in four league rounds
- There were two or fewer goals in each of the last three Sheffield United games
- Ipswich and Sheffield United went under 2.5 goals in each of the previous five H2H matches
Main prediction -
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.91
vs standings in Championship
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 - 1 | +6 | 12 |
| 2 | West Bromwich Albion | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Stoke City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 - 3 | +5 | 9 |
| 4 | Leicester City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 5 | Coventry City | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 - 6 | +8 | 8 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 - 4 | +5 | 8 |
| 7 | Swansea City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 8 | Portsmouth | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 7 |
| 9 | Preston North End | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 7 |
| 10 | Birmingham City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 6 |
| 12 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 13 | Southampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 14 | Watford | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 16 | Charlton Athletic | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 17 | Hull City | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 - 9 | -4 | 4 |
| 18 | Queens Park Rangers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 - 11 | -5 | 4 |
| 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | Ipswich Town | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 21 | Derby County | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 - 11 | -4 | 2 |
| 22 | Oxford United | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 1 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wednesday | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 - 9 | -6 | 1 |
| 24 | Sheffield United | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 0 |