Ipswich Town
- Ipswich Town have won 12, drawn seven and lost one of their 20 Championship home games this season.
- The Tractor Boys sit third in the standings with 69 points from 38 games, while Birmingham are 11th with 53 points from 39.
Birmingham City
- Chris Davies has done an excellent job at Birmingham City since taking charge in July 2024, as he has instilled a completely new playing philosophy.
- The Blues are a possession-based side that aim to control the tempo and rhythm of the game, playing a high-tempo, passing game where the ball is constantly moving and players interchange positions.
- Birmingham have lost their last two away games and have won only five, drawn three and lost 12 of their 20 away league games this campaign.
Head-to-Head
The last H2H game between these sides finished 1-1 at St Andrews, which shows these clubs are quite closely matched, but Ipswich’s home record and superior form should see them through.
Key Players
- Jack Clarke is Ipswich’s star, operating in the half-space and providing a constant threat.
- Ipswich’s direct, physical forwards benefit from his presence and Birmingham will have to find a way to keep him quiet if they are to get a result.
- Marvin Ducksch is Birmingham’s focal point and he has been brilliant this term with 10 goals in 30 Championship games.
- Ducksch has scored two of Blues’ last three goals and his form has kept them in the mix.
Betting Insights
- Ipswich are favored at 1.8, which seems fair given Birmingham’s poor away record and Ipswich’s excellent home results.
- The Blues have conceded 30 goals in those 20 away trips, an average of 1.50 per game, and we feel they will struggle to break down a solid Ipswich home defense that has conceded only 14 goals in 20 games, an average of 0.70 goals per game.
Prediction
Ipswich can make the most of home advantage and their superior form to earn the three points and we’re backing them to do so.
