Ipswich Town will host Sheffield United at Portman Road on Friday in what will be their fifth Championship fixture. Both sides remain winless after a poor start to the season. With each seeking a breakthrough, this clash offers a vital chance to claim a much-needed first win. Our Ipswich vs Sheffield United predictions guide gives a concise preview of what to expect from this encounter.
Both teams have been poor in the Championship this season, with Ipswich currently 20th and Sheffield United 24th in the league standings. Interestingly, Ipswich has not recorded a victory in its last five encounters with Sheffield United across all competitions.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | English Football League Championship season 2025-26, Matchday 5 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 12 September 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Friday |
EFL Championship odds for Ipswich to win this match stand at 1.79 (3/4), while Sheffield United is offered 4.20 (13/4) odds for away victory. English Championship bookmakers are offering Ipswich vs Sheffield United odds of 3.50 (5/2) for a draw.
Sheffield United remained unbeaten in their previous five meetings with Ipswich, with three victories and two draws.
25/26 EFL Championship predictions position Ipswich Town as a top favorite to secure promotion this season, but they have faced a tough start to their campaign. The Tractor Boys have earned three points from four games, with three draws and one defeat. Their latest outing resulted in a 2-2 draw against Derby County, which further reflects their struggles to secure victories.
At Portman Road, they remain unbeaten but without wins, registering two consecutive draws. After losing Liam Delap to Chelsea in the summer, they have scored four goals and conceded five. This shows a near balance yet lacking a cutting edge. McKenna’s side now seek their first league win over Sheffield United since 2011.
Ipswich will miss Szmodics after returning from international duties injured, while Townsend is still nursing an ACL injury. Other absentees are Burns, Clarke, and Nuñez.
Sheffield United’s 25/26 Championship campaign so far has been woeful, with zero points from four matches. The Blades sit at the bottom of the table, having scored just once while conceding seven goals. Their most recent setback came in a 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough, extending their losing run. New manager Ruben SellĂ©s faces mounting pressure, as his high-pressing philosophy has yet to take shape.
The squad appears short of confidence and cohesion, struggling to apply his demanding system effectively. Away form remains dreadful, with two defeats in two. Given these struggles, it is not surprising that bookies are offering them underdog EFL Championship odds ahead of this game.
Ollie Arblaster, Jamie Shackleton, and Tom Davies will miss this match.
Here are our Ipswich vs Sheffield United betting predictions:
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Both sides enter this clash winless and are likely to pursue a cautious approach during the opening proceedings. Ipswich have drawn three of four matches, proving resilient yet lacking ruthlessness to secure victories. Sheffield United, meanwhile, remain pointless despite historically dominating this fixture, including two recent draws. Ipswich’s spirited 2-2 result against Derby highlights their refusal to collapse under pressure. McKenna’s men will prioritise getting a win and hope they have enough at the back to keep their opponents quiet. Based on Ipswich’s recent goal-scoring record, we are backing them to win this matchup.
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Sheffield’s scoring record mirrors their poor results, with only one goal in four matches. In contrast, Ipswich have netted four. Although Szmodics’ injury weakens their attack, we still expect them to score. Ipswich is in a stronger position heading into this contest. Although they have struggled to keep a clean sheet, Sheffield’s poor form in front of goal has us looking at the “BTTS: No” bet selection as our second option among our Ipswich vs Sheffield United betting tips.
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Despite Sheffield’s struggles, they have limited opponents to one goal in three straight matches. Ipswich, meanwhile, has seen three of four league games finish under 2.5 goals. Their last four head-to-head meetings also produced fewer than three goals. Given these consistent patterns, another low-scoring contest under 2.5 goals looks highly probable in their upcoming clash.
Here are our Ipswich vs Sheffield United betting picks:
Ipswich’s superior goal-scoring record makes them favorites to win this game. Visit our recommended sportsbooks to find the best football odds for this game.
