Derby County (home)
- John Eustace has led his side to three wins, a draw and a defeat since taking the helm in February 2025, immediately showing his tactical flexibility.
- The Rams rely on their disciplined counter-pressing and fast vertical transitions to create goals, but with Ben Brereton Diaz pulling the strings they are usually dangerous on the break.
- He has three assists in their last five and has been a creative spark as the Rams have scored nine times in their last four.
- Derby are winless in two at home (D1, L1) but have won three of their last five, highlighted by a 5-0 away win at Bristol City.
Ipswich Town (away)
- Ipswich’s controlled chaos can outscore Derby’s controlled counter-attacks when the Tractor Boys travel to Pride Park on Saturday.
- Ipswich are a more attacking proposition and it all starts with Jack Clarke.
- Kieran McKenna has instilled an identity in the Tractor Boys since his appointment in December 2021, transforming them into a possession-based, high-tempo attacking side that can fluidly change shape from 4-2-3-1 to a more fluid 3-2-4-1 when in possession.
- Clarke, with 12 goals in 29 Championship games, is their talisman and has four of their last six goals.
- Ipswich have two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five, including an impressive 2-0 home win over Bristol City, but have no win in their last two away (D1, L1).
Head-to-Head
Ipswich Town sits 4th in the Championship, six points better off than Derby County in 7th .
Key Players
- Ben Brereton Diaz has three assists in their last five and has been a creative spark as the Rams have scored nine times in their last four.
- Recent stat: 3 assists in last 5.
- Jack Clarke, with 12 goals in 29 Championship games, is their talisman and has four of their last six goals.
- Recent stat: 4 of the club’s last 6 goals.
- Carlton Morris is enjoying an Indian summer of a season at Derby, with ten goals in 16 games putting them in with a chance of promotion.
- Recent stat: 10 goals in 16 games.
Betting Insights
- The Tractor Boys are 2.0 favorites with the bookies.
- Derby are 3.9 underdogs with the draw at 3.15.
- There is value to be found in backing Derby to cause an upset.
- The over 2.5 goals market is available at 2.2.
Prediction
- While we like the visitors to edge this contest, there is enough about this fixture to make us lean towards the over 2.5 goals market at 2.2.
- Ipswich’s superior firepower and higher league position make them the side to watch.
