Ipswich Town vs West Bromwich Albion: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Ipswich Town vs West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Ipswich Town vs West Bromwich Albion

• Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: Portman Road

Ipswich Town's recent form has been inconsistent, with two losses, two wins, and a draw in their last five matches. Their home performances have been mixed, with a convincing win against Norwich City but a heavy defeat to Charlton Athletic.

This suggests they might struggle against a well-organised West Brom side, particularly if they fail to capitalise on their home advantage. The key for Ipswich will be to harness the momentum from their victories and maintain a solid defensive structure to counter West Brom's attacking threats.

West Bromwich Albion have shown resilience, securing two wins, two losses, and a draw in their recent outings. Their away form has been less convincing, with a loss to Watford and a narrow win against Norwich City. This indicates they might find it challenging to break down Ipswich's defence, especially if they struggle to replicate their home performance on the road.

The match could hinge on West Brom's ability to exploit any defensive lapses from Ipswich and maintain a disciplined approach throughout the game.

Ipswich Town's recent form has been a rollercoaster, with two losses, two wins, and a draw in their last five matches. Their home performances have been particularly notable, with a strong win against Norwich City but a disappointing loss to Charlton Athletic. This inconsistency could impact their confidence going into the match against West Brom, as they will need to find a balance between their attacking flair and defensive solidity to secure a positive result.

The presence of experienced players like Dara O'Shea and Ashley Young could help stabilise the backline. If Ipswich can harness the momentum from their victories and maintain a disciplined approach, they stand a good chance of competing effectively against West Brom.

• Loss: 0-3 vs Charlton Athletic (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Norwich City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Portsmouth (H)

West Bromwich Albion have shown a mix of results in their recent matches, with two wins, two losses, and a draw. Their home form has been more solid, with a win against Preston North End and a draw against Leicester City, but their away performances have been less convincing.

This suggests they might face challenges in breaking down Ipswich's defence, particularly if they struggle to adapt to the away environment.

The presence of players like Alex Mowatt and Samuel Iling-Junior could provide the necessary creativity and stability in midfield. If West Brom can maintain their disciplined approach and capitalise on any defensive lapses from Ipswich, they could secure a positive result.

• Loss: 1-2 vs Watford (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Preston North End (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Norwich City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Leicester City (H)

The head-to-head record between Ipswich Town and West Bromwich Albion shows a closely contested rivalry, with the most recent encounter ending in a 2-2 draw on 10 February 2024. West Brom have had the upper hand in recent meetings, securing a 2-0 victory in their last home game against Ipswich on 25 November 2023.

However, the historical record also includes draws, indicating that matches between these two teams are often competitive and unpredictable.

• Ipswich Town 2-2 West Bromwich Albion (10 Feb 2024)
• West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Ipswich Town (25 Nov 2023)
• West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Ipswich Town (09 Mar 2019)
• Ipswich Town 1-2 West Bromwich Albion (23 Nov 2018)
• Ipswich Town 1-1 West Bromwich Albion (26 Jan 2010)

• Wes Burns (Knee) - Out

• Conor Townsend (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Cameron Humphreys (Leg) - Out

• Alex Palmer (Calf) - Out

• Alex Williams (Ankle) - Out

• Toby Collyer (Hamstring) - Out

• Tammer Bany (Muscle) - Out

Predicted lineup: Walton GK), Young (DF), O'Shea (DF), Greaves (DF), Davis (DF), Núñez (MF), Cajuste (MF), McAteer (MF), Akpom (MF), Clarke (MF), Azón (AT)

The predicted lineup for Ipswich Town suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure, with Dara O'Shea and Ashley Young providing experience at the back. The midfield combination of Jens Cajuste and Marcelino Núñez could be key in controlling the game's tempo and providing support to the attack.

Predicted lineup: Griffiths (GK), Gilchrist (DF), Phillips (DF), Mepham (DF), Styles (DF), Mowatt (MF), Diakité (MF), Iling-Junior (MF), Price (MF), Johnston (MF), Heggebø (AT)

West Brom's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on the defensive partnership of Nat Phillips and Chris Mepham to anchor the backline. The midfield duo of Alex Mowatt and Ousmane Diakité will be crucial in dictating the game's flow and supporting the attack.

• Azón vs Phillips: This duel will see Ipswich Town's forward Iván Azón looking to exploit any gaps in West Brom's defence, particularly against the experienced Nat Phillips.

• Cajuste vs Mowatt: The midfield battle between Jens Cajuste of Ipswich Town and Alex Mowatt of West Bromwich Albion could be pivotal in determining which team controls the game's tempo.

• Núñez (Ipswich Town): Marcelino Núñez's versatility and ability to influence the game in midfield make him a crucial player for Ipswich Town.

• Iling-Junior (West Bromwich Albion): Samuel Iling-Junior's creativity and flair in midfield could be key for West Bromwich Albion in breaking down Ipswich's defence.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Ipswich Town vs West Bromwich Albion on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR at 12:30 BST on Saturday, 25 October 2025.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Ipswich Town 1-1 West Bromwich Albion.

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