Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday
• Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Portman Road

Ipswich Town, coming off a mixed bag of results, will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss against Leicester. With a solid home record, including wins against Stoke City and Coventry, they'll be keen to exploit their attacking options, particularly through the likes of Hirst and Philogene. The predicted 4-2-3-1 formation should provide them with the balance needed to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities.

Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have struggled recently, with only one draw in their last five games. Their defensive frailties were evident in their last outing against Derby, and they'll need to be more solid at the back if they hope to get anything from this game. The 3-5-2 formation they are likely to deploy could help them be more compact, but they'll need to be clinical in front of goal to stand a chance against a confident Ipswich side.

Ipswich Town have shown a decent run of form in their recent matches, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly strong, securing victories against Stoke City and Coventry, which should give them confidence going into this match. Despite the recent loss to Leicester, they'll be looking to build on their positive performances at home.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Coventry (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Oxford United (A)

Sheffield Wednesday have had a tough run lately, managing only one draw in their last five games. Among their recent results was a draw against Watford, but either side of that, they suffered four punishing losses. This poor form could impact their confidence, and they'll need to find a way to turn things around if they hope to compete against a more in-form Ipswich side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Lost: 0-3 vs Derby (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Preston (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Sheffield Utd (H)

The head-to-head record between Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday shows a competitive history, with Ipswich securing a convincing 6-0 victory in their most recent encounter on 16 March 2024. Prior to that, Ipswich won 1-0 away at Sheffield Wednesday on 16 September 2023. The two teams have both enjoyed victories prior to that, suggesting another close match could be on the horizon.

Recent Championship Results

• Ipswich 6-0 Sheffield Wednesday (16 Mar 2024)

• Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Ipswich (16 Sep 2023)

• Ipswich 0-1 Sheffield Wednesday (02 Feb 2019)

• Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Ipswich (25 Aug 2018)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Ipswich (06 Mar 2018)

• Sondre Walle Egeli (Illness) - Doubt

• Harry Clarke (Knee) – Out

• Conor Townsend (Knee) – Out

• Wes Burns (Knee) - Doubt

• Sean Fusire (International Duty) – Out

• Yan Valery (International Duty) - Out

• Ernie Weaver (Foot) – Doubt

• Guilherme Siqueira (Achilles) – Doubt

• Olaf Kobacki (Groin) – Doubt

• Di’shon Bernard (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Furlong (DF), O'Shea (DF), Kipre (DF), Davis (DF), Matusiwa (MF), Taylor (MF), Jack Clarke (MF), Nunez (MF), Philogene (MF), Hirst (AT)

Ipswich are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Walton in goal and a back four of Furlong, O'Shea, Kipre, and Davis. This setup should allow them to maintain a solid defensive structure while enabling Matusiwa and Taylor to control the midfield and support the attacking quartet of Jack Clarke, Nunez, Philogene, and Hirst.

• Predicted lineup: Charles (GK), Lowe (DF), Iorfa (DF), Cooper (DF), Valery (MF), McNeill (MF), Ingelsson (MF), Bannan (MF), Amass (MF), Lowe (AT), Cadamarteri (AT)

Sheffield Wednesday are likely to deploy a 3-5-2 formation, with Charles between the posts and a back three of Iorfa, Cooper, and Lowe. This formation should help them be more compact defensively, with Valery and Amass providing width and support to the midfield trio of McNeill, Ingelsson, and Bannan, while Lowe and Cadamarteri lead the line up front.

• Hirst vs Cooper: Hirst's physical presence and goal-scoring ability will be tested against Cooper's defensive experience and leadership.

• Philogene vs Bannan: Philogene's creativity and dribbling skills will be crucial in breaking down Bannan's control and distribution in midfield.

• Nunez (Ipswich): Nunez's versatility and work rate in midfield will be vital for Ipswich's control and transition play.

• Valery (Sheffield Wednesday): Valery's ability to provide width and support both defensively and offensively will be key for Sheffield Wednesday's chances.

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