Ipswich Town vs Sheffield United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Blades secured an easy win when they last faced the Tractor Boys.

Ipswich Town are ready to lock horns with Sheffield United for the matchweek 5 fixture of the EFL Championship 2025-26 season. The interesting fixture will take place at Portman Road.

The Tractor Boys will be gunning for their first win of the new season. In their previous four league games, they have lost one, while three of their matches ended in a draw. Their previous EFL Championship game against Derby County ended on level terms after they scored a last-minute goal.

The Blades have displayed lacklustre performances in their last four matches. Sheffield United are already placed last in the league, having lost all four of their Championship games of the new season. They are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough.

Kick-off:

• Location: Ipswich, England
• Stadium: Portman Road
• Date: Saturday, September 13
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, September 12; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Farai Hallam
• VAR: Not in use

Friday night against the Tractor Boys 🚜 pic.twitter.com/PL2foUBQui

— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) September 10, 2025

Form:

Ipswich Town: D-D-L-D

Sheffield United: L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

George Hirst (Ipswich Town)

George Hirst will have an important role to play in the final third for the Tractor Boys. Even though he has only been able to find a net once this season for his side, the 26-year-old remains one of the most influential men in the attacking front for his side. He will be looking to step up for Ipswich Town.

Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United)

The 25-year-old is the only goal scorer for Sheffield United in the first four EFL Championship games of 2025-26. Tyrese Campbell has scored one goal so far, but will be looking to come up with a better approach in the upcoming fixture.

Match Facts

• The Tractor Boys have failed to secure a win in any of their last five games against the Blades.
• Sheffield United have failed to score a goal in all of their last three matches.
• The Blades are on a four-match losing streak.

Ipswich vs Sheffield United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ipswich Town to win @9/10 BetFred
• George Hirst to score @13/2 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @10/29 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Ipswich Town will be without the services of Conor Townsend, Harry Clarke and three other players as they are injured.

Jamie Shackleton, Ollie Arblaster and Tom Davies will not be in action for Sheffield United as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 71

Ipswich Town won: 23

Sheffield United won: 22

Draws: 26

Predicted Lineups

Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Palmer (GK); Young, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Cajuste, Matusiwa; McAteer, Chaplin, Philogene; Hirst

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Cooper (GK); Godfrey, Tanganga, Bindon, Burrows; O’Hare, Peck, Hamer; Brooks, Campbell, Barry

Match Prediction

It is going to be an intense game between these two clubs. Ipswich Town might emerge as the winning side in their upcoming EFL Championship fixture against Sheffield United.

Prediction: Ipswich Town 2-1 Sheffield United

Telecast Details

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USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV

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