Leicester City
- With 14th-placed Leicester City on 27 points from 19 games, this Saturday’s meeting has plenty riding on it. This Leicester City vs Ipswich Town prediction could play a key role in the push for promotion.
- Leicester City have won 3, drawn 4 and lost 2 of their 9 home games in the Championship in 2025-26, averaging 1.22 goals scored and 1.11 conceded per game.
- Martí Cifuentes has made an excellent start to life as Leicester City manager since taking over the club in July 2025.
- The Foxes’ new boss has implemented a sophisticated possession-based system, while maintaining flexibility in terms of rotation and personnel, and has also set some proactive triggers in terms of when to press and how.
- Abdul Fatawu has been a standout player for Leicester of late, recording 3 assists in his last 5 appearances.
- Jordan James has been the most lethal finisher, scoring 5 goals in 15 games.
Ipswich Town
- With 4th-placed Ipswich Town on 31 points from 19 games, they travel north in search of a win, making our Leicester City vs Ipswich Town betting tips even more relevant for bettors.
- Ipswich Town’s away record in the Championship stands at 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats, averaging 1.67 goals scored and 1.11 conceded per away game.
- Kieran McKenna has had time to instill his style of play into Ipswich Town since he arrived at the helm at the back end of 2021.
- The Tractor Boys are a ferociously pressing team that aims to turn the ball over, transition quickly and flood the penalty box with runners.
- George Hirst has looked a good fit for the system, leading the line with 6 goals in his 19 Championship appearances so far.
Head-to-Head
- The Tractor Boys have failed to win on their last 2 trips to Leicester City.
- Leicester have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 2 home games, while Ipswich have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 3 away games.
Key Players
- Jordan James has scored 5 goals in 15 Championship games.
- He has been involved in 3 of the Foxes’ last 9 goals.
- Abdul Fatawu has recorded 3 assists in his last 5 appearances.
- George Hirst has 6 goals in 19 Championship appearances.
Betting Insights
- Ipswich are slight favourites at 2.13, with Leicester City at 3.33 and the draw at 3.36.
- Both teams to score is priced at 2.04, reflecting that both sides average at least a goal per game. The latest Leicester City vs Ipswich Town betting tips suggest looking at this market for value.
Prediction
- We’re going with Leicester to just edge out Ipswich in what should be a very competitive game.
- The BTTS market looks appealing at 2.04, so expect chances at both ends.
