👉 What is the recommended bet for Birmingham Ipswich?

The prediction and suggested bet for Birmingham vs Ipswich, on 8 August 2025, is: Will both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available.

👉 Where will the Birmingham Ipswich match be played?

The Birmingham vs Ipswich match on 8 August 2025 will take place at St. Andrew's Stadium in Birmingham.

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Birmingham vs Ipswich Prediction – Championship

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Here you will find the best prediction for Birmingham vs IPSWICH for the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from previous matches, to offer the best prediction for this encounter between Birmingham and IPSWICH.

Birmingham

08 August 2025 – 19::00
Championship
2025/2026
Normal Time – Round 1

Ipswich

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Birmingham vs Ipswich

The best prediction for Birmingham vs Ipswich in the Championship is that both teams will score. Despite Birmingham being slightly favoured, an engaging and open match is expected, with both teams likely prioritising attack over defensive tactics. The recent performances of both sides indicate a tendency for high-scoring matches, strengthening the anticipation of an entertaining encounter with ample chances at both ends.

Match preview: Birmingham vs Ipswich

Birmingham and Ipswich meet at St. Andrew’s Stadium for the first round of Championship action. These teams have clashed twice recently: on 24 February 2024, Ipswich claimed a 3-1 victory, while their previous meeting on 4 November 2023 ended in a 2-2 draw. In this match, the home advantage may prove crucial, as Ipswich has shown significant discrepancies between their home and away performances.

Team analysis: Birmingham

This marks the first match of the current competition for the home side, who finished last season in 1st position, securing promotion. Birmingham’s performance away from home has been impressive, with a record of 10 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, contrasted with a strong 12 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses at home. In their most recent friendly, they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Northampton Town. In their last 10 home fixtures, Birmingham recorded 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, consistently finding the net in 7 of those matches.

Birmingham kicks off the new season riding high after winning League One in the 24/25 campaign. Managed by Chris Davies, the team returns to the Championship with ambitions of securing a comfortable mid-table position. Typically, they adopt a 4-3-3 formation, favouring a more controlled style of play focused on central attacking movements. The attacking trio comprises Demarai Gray, Jay Stansfield, and Bright Osayi-Samuel, while midfielder Seng-ho Paik orchestrates offensive plays. All players are available for this clash.

Team analysis: Ipswich

This is Ipswich’s opening match in this season’s competition, having finished last year in 19th place and subsequently facing relegation. Interestingly, they have had better away results, recording 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in their last 30 outings away from home, netting 24 goals and conceding 26. Conversely, at home, they managed only 2 victories, 1 draw, and 12 defeats, registering 13 goals while leaking 36. They arrive at this fixture following a 3-1 away win against Aberdeen, but in their last 10 competitive games, Ipswich have won 3, drawn 2, and lost 5. Defensive stability has been an issue as they have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 10 matches. In their recent away encounters, there is a trend towards high-scoring games, with 16 of their last 24 resulting in over 2.5 goals. They often concede the first goal, having done so in 8 out of 15 matches without managing to reverse the scoreline.

Determined to return to the Premier League following their relegation with only 22 points last season, Ipswich aims to demonstrate a more competitive presence in the Championship. They typically use a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on rapid transitions down the flanks. Key forwards include Jaden Philogene, Sammie Szmodics, and George Hirst, who exploit the right wing effectively, especially with Ben Johnson’s ability to create threatening situations. All players are fit for this encounter.