Ipswich Town vs Norwich City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Ipswich Town vs Norwich City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Ipswich Town vs Norwich City

• Date: Sunday, 05 October 2025

• Kick-off: 12:00 BST

• Venue: Portman Road Stadium

Match Prediction: Ipswich Town 2-1 Norwich City

Ipswich Town, coming off a strong home win against Portsmouth and a convincing victory over Sheffield United, will look to exploit their home advantage again. Their recent form suggests they can create scoring opportunities, particularly after their 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United, which showcased their attacking prowess. 

Norwich City have struggled to find consistency, with only one win in their last five league games. This could be a challenging away fixture for them, especially given their recent loss to West Bromwich Albion at home.

The match could hinge on Ipswich's ability to capitalise on their home form and Norwich's defensive vulnerabilities. Norwich's recent results suggest a team that can be resilient but often fails to secure victories, as evidenced by their draws against Stoke City and Coventry City. 

If Ipswich can maintain the intensity they showed against Sheffield United, they might overpower a Norwich side that has shown signs of fragility. However, Norwich's occasional flashes of brilliance, like their win against Blackburn Rovers, suggest they could pose a threat if they manage to find their rhythm.

Ipswich Town's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five league games. Their home performances have been particularly strong, as evidenced by their 5-0 win against Sheffield United and a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth. 

This suggests they could be confident going into this match, especially with the attacking flair they displayed in those games. However, their draw against Bristol City and loss to Blackburn Rovers indicate they need to be more consistent to secure a win against Norwich.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Bristol City (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Portsmouth (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

• Win: 5-0 vs Sheffield United (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Derby County (H)

Norwich City have had a challenging run recently, with only one win in their last five league matches. Their loss to West Bromwich Albion at home and a defeat to Wrexham highlight their struggles to maintain a solid defensive line. 

However, their draws against Stoke City and Coventry City show that they can be competitive, even if they struggle to convert draws into wins. This inconsistency could be a concern as they face a confident Ipswich side at home.

• Loss: 0-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Stoke City (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Wrexham (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Coventry City (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

The head-to-head record between these two teams reveals a competitive rivalry, with Norwich City emerging victorious in the most recent encounter, a 1-0 win on 6 April 2024. The previous four meetings have resulted in three draws and one win for Norwich, indicating they have had the upper hand in recent times. 

However, Ipswich managed to secure a draw in their last home game against Norwich on 16 Dec 2023, suggesting they can be competitive on their own turf.

• Norwich City 1-0 Ipswich Town (06 Apr 2024)

• Ipswich Town 2-2 Norwich City (16 Dec 2023)

• Norwich City 3-0 Ipswich Town (10 Feb 2019)

• Ipswich Town 1-1 Norwich City (02 Sep 2018)

• Norwich City 1-1 Ipswich Town (18 Feb 2018)

• Cameron Humphreys (Leg) - Out

• Harry Clarke (Knee) - Out

• Conor Townsend (Knee) - Out

• Papa Diallo (Hip) - Out

• Gabriel Forsyth (Hamstring) - Out

• Amankwah Forson (Hamstring) - Out

• Ben Chrisene (Hamstring) - Out

• Mathias Kvistgaarden (Knee) - Out

• Shane Duffy (Calf) - Out

• Anis Ben Slimane (Hip) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Palmer, Davis, Greaves, O'Shea, Furlong, Matusiwa, Núñez, Clarke, McAteer, Philogene, Hirst

Ipswich will need to rely on players like Greaves and O'Shea to anchor the backline. The attacking trio of Philogene, Hirst, and Clarke will be crucial in exploiting any weaknesses in Norwich's defence, as they did in their recent home victories.

• Predicted lineup: Kovačević, Stacey, Darling, Córdoba, Fisher, Mattsson, McLean, Crnac, Marcondes, Schwartau, Sargent

Norwich will look to their experienced players, such as McLean and Mattsson, to provide stability in midfield. The attacking threat posed by Sargent will be key if they are to challenge Ipswich's home form and secure a positive result.

• Hirst vs Córdoba: This duel will see Ipswich's forward Hirst test the defensive skills of Norwich's Córdoba. 

• Núñez vs McLean: The midfield battle between Ipswich's Núñez and Norwich's experienced midfielder McLean could be pivotal in controlling the game's tempo.

• Núñez (Ipswich Town): Núñez's versatility and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively make him a vital component of Ipswich's lineup.

• Sargent (Norwich City): Sargent's movement and finishing ability could be crucial for Norwich if they are to break through Ipswich's defence.

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