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

The previous meeting between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Middlesbrough are all set to host Ipswich Town for their matchweek 10 fixture of the EFL Championship 2025-26 season. Riverside Stadium will witness this interesting contest.

Middlesbrough have looked in decent touch till now as they have won five of their nine league matches of the ongoing season.

They fell prey to Portsmouth in their previous match. Despite having the majority of the ball possession, the Boro failed to score any goals but conceded one.

The Tractor Boys secured an easy 3-1 win against Norwich City in their previous EFL Championship match. It was a good performance by Ipswich Town.

They will now be looking to come up with another one. They will be keen to continue their winning run here, but it is not going to be an easy game for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Middlesbrough, England
• Stadium: Riverside Stadium
• Date: Saturday, October 18
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Oct 17; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Matt Donohue
• VAR: Not in use

Back to it at Boro. pic.twitter.com/W7wCaEZfAa

— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) October 15, 2025

Form:

Middlesbrough: D-W-D-D-L

Ipswich Town: D-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

The 23-year-old will have an important role to play in the attacking front for Middlesbrough. In nine league games, he has scored three goals and will be looking to find the net in the upcoming fixture as well. With his presence, Tommy Conway is going to constantly trouble the opponents.

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich Town)

Jaden Philogene is coming in after scoring a crucial goal in the previous game for Ipswich Town. In eight EFL Championship appearances this season, he has scored five goals and has looked good in the final third for the Tractor Boys. Philogene will be looking to continue his goal-scoring run.

Match Facts

• Middlesbrough have failed to score goals in their last two matches.
• Ipswich Town are unbeaten in their last five fixtures.
• The Tractor Boys have not lost any of their last two games against the Boro.

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ipswich Town to win @8/5 Spread Ex
• Jaden Philogene to score @10/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

Darragh Lenihan, George Edmundson, Riley McGree and Seny Dieng will not be in action for Middlesbrough as they are injured.

Ipswich Town will be without the services of Cameron Humphreys, Conor Townsend, Harry Clarke and Wes Burns as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 24

Middlesbrough won: 8

Ipswich Town won: 8

Draws: 8

Predicted Lineups

Middlesbrough predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Brynn (GK); Ayling, Fry, Jones; Brittain, Morris, Hackney, Targett; Hansen, Sene; Conway

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

Palmer (GK); Furlong, O’Shea, Kipre, Davis; Matusiwa, Cajuste; Egeli, Szmodics, Philogene; Hirst

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense battle between these clubs. Ipswich Town are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Middlesbrough in their next EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Middlesbrough 1-2 Ipswich Town

Telecast Details

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