Derby County vs Ipswich Town Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
Matchday 31 in the EFL Championship sees high-flying Derby County take on Ipswich Town at Pride Park. Derby are in seventh place in the league standings, while Ipswich are in fourth place. Here's our match prediction.
The calendar may have flipped, but the real gift has been the unexpected turnaround it brought along for Derby. The home team have made a surprising push towards the promotion positions. With 45 points accumulated from 30 games, they are two points adrift of the desired spot.
The Rams come into this match unbeaten in their last four league games (W3, D1). Their most recent match was a 5-0 away thrashing of Bristol City. This was marked down on paper as their biggest league win since March 2019.
A return to their humble abode sees the team aiming to end a two-match winless run. They suffered defeat against Wrexham before sharing the spoils against West Bromwich.
Ipswich Town are losing sight of the ball. Heading into this clash, they are winless in their last two league games. Before this, they had avoided defeat in six games, including a four-match winning streak.
Their most recent match was against Preston. Despite having home advantage, they could only manage a 1-1 draw.
In unfamiliar territory, the Tractor Boys have lost just one of their last three outings. Notably, they've won four of their last five matches in this fixture.
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Derby County v Ipswich Town Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.7 | 3.4 | 2.01 |
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3.76 | 3.4 | 1.97 |
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3.7 | 3.4 | 1.99 |
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3.8 | 3.6 | 1.86 |
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3.85 | 3.5 | 1.93 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Derby County and Ipswich Town?
Our prediction for the Derby County vs Ipswich Town match is: less than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 07/02/2026 between Derby County and Ipswich Town in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 33.37% for a win of Derby County against Ipswich Town with odds of 4.12 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Derby County vs Ipswich Town is 35.61% with odds of 3.62 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 31.02% chance ⭐ for a win of Ipswich Town vs Derby County with odds of 2.05 at LSbet.
Derby County - Ipswich Town Prediction and Best Odds:
| Derby County Ipswich Town Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 35.61% | 3.62 at 888Starz |
| Under 2.5 | 56.24% | 1.99 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 64.58% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 17.93% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Derby County vs Ipswich Town Form
Derby County and Ipswich Town's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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84 | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | +33 |
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8
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69 | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | +8 |
Derby County and Ipswich Town Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jan 2026 - Championship
23 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
11 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Jan 2026 - Championship
11 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
10 Dec 2025 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
15 Dec 2025 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
2 Dec 2025 - Championship
28 Nov 2025 - Championship
Derby County vs Ipswich Town Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
1 Apr 2023 - League One
21 Aug 2018 - Championship
Derby County against Ipswich Town Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
R. O'Donnell
DefenderR. Canoville
C. Forsyth
MidfielderO. Fraulo
L. Thompson
C. Allen
O. Eames
J. Banel
L. Salvesen
A. Palmer
DefenderB. Johnson
J. Greaves
MidfielderD. Neil
K. McAteer
J. Cajuste
ForwardS. Egeli
G. Hirst
C. Akpom
Missing players
A. Young
C. Townsend
Most goals and assists
Derby County
Ipswich Town
C. Morris
(12 Goals)
J. Clarke
(16 Goals)
J. Ward
(9 Assists)
A. Mehmeti
(7 Assists)
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M. Nunez
(7 Assists)
Derby County - Ipswich Town Key Points
- Derby County have seen five of their last nine league games end with under 2.5 goals.
- Two of Ipswich Town's last three league games have ended with under 2.5 goals.
- Derby County and Ipswich Town have seen under 2.5 goals land in four of their last five league games.
- Ipswich Town have seen two of their last three away league games end with under 2.5 goals.
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Our Derby County vs Ipswich Town Prediction
Derby are flying high at the moment and should not be underestimated. The home team can make this a cagey affair against a side that has failed to win their last two league games.
With Ipswich playing away from home in this fixture, they've been a difficult team to beat, suffering just one defeat in 12 league games. There has been a noticeable pattern during this period—their run of low-scoring matches. Nine of those outings produced under 2.5 goals, including six consecutive matches. That said, expect a low-scoring affair. Our Derby County vs Ipswich Town prediction: less than 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Derby County Ipswich Town
| Derby County vs Ipswich Town | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby County wins | 3.65 | 4.12 | +12.9% |
| Draw | 3.24 | 3.62 | +11.7% |
| Ipswich Town wins | 2.06 | 2.05 | -0.5% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have increased by 11.7% since opening
- The probability of this result was 30.9% and is now 27.6% (-3.2%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
