The England Championship brings an anticipated game on 06.04.2026, with Ipswich squaring off against Birmingham. Ipswich is expected to dominate, given their superior strategy and skill. Dive into our analysis for a complete overview and place your bet on the favorite!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 39 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 59/37 | 71 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 67/39 | 69 |
| 4 | Millwall | 39 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 53/44 | 69 |
| 10 | Norwich | 39 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 52/46 | 54 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 39 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 48/49 | 53 |
| 12 | QPR | 39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 55/61 | 53 |
Key Player Statistics: Ipswich vs Birmingham
Ipswich vs Birmingham Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Birmingham | Ipswich | 08.08.2025 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Birmingham | 24.02.2024 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Ipswich | 04.11.2023 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Birmingham | 13.04.2019 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Ipswich | 29.09.2018 | 2-2 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Ipswich | 31.03.2018 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Birmingham | 05.08.2017 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Birmingham | 01.04.2017 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Ipswich | 13.12.2016 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Ipswich | 23.01.2016 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Ipswich | Millwall | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | Ipswich | 14.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Stoke City | Ipswich | 10.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Leicester | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Hull City | 03.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Swansea | 28.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Watford | Ipswich | 24.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Wrexham | Ipswich | 21.02.2026 | 5-3 |
| FA Cup | Wrexham | Ipswich | 13.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Ipswich | 07.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Birmingham | Blackburn | 03.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Birmingham | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Sheffield Utd | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Birmingham | QPR | 11.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Charlton | Birmingham | 07.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Birmingham | Middlesbrough | 02.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Championship | Millwall | Birmingham | 25.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Norwich | Birmingham | 21.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| FA Cup | Birmingham | Leeds | 15.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Birmingham | West Brom | 10.02.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ipswich VS Birmingham
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ipswich vs Birmingham
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ipswich vs Birmingham
Third place on the line. Season-defining territory. Ipswich host Birmingham this week knowing that three points could keep their promotion push firmly on track — and I genuinely believe this is one of the most important home games left on their schedule.
Ipswich sit third with 69 points from 38 games. Birmingham are eleventh with 53. On paper, it looks straightforward. But don't be fooled by the gap in the standings — this fixture has a habit of surprising people.
Here's what you need to watch for. The head-to-head record is fascinating. Of the last ten meetings between these sides, only two have produced a winner. Draws and tight margins are baked into this rivalry's DNA. The most recent clash ended 1-1 back in August 2025. Before that, Ipswich won 3-1 at Portman Road in February 2024. The pattern suggests goals but rarely a blowout.
Ipswich have been quietly brilliant at home. They've put three past Swansea, three past Blackburn, and three past Sheffield Wednesday at Portman Road this season. J. Clarke leads their attack with 14 Championship goals in 37 appearances — a consistent, dangerous presence. M. Núñez pulling strings behind him with seven assists adds another layer of creativity that Birmingham will struggle to contain.
Birmingham, though, are dealing with a serious injury headache. Their top scorer M. Ducksch is listed as questionable through injury. Lose him and their attacking threat drops significantly. J. Stansfield's six assists show there's creativity in their squad, but without Ducksch finishing chances, Birmingham look blunt. Their last five results read: loss, draw, win, loss, loss. That's not the form of a team ready to upset a promotion contender.
Here's the surprising statistical detail that casual fans are missing. Birmingham have conceded in all five of their away defeats this season, and Ipswich have scored at least once in every home Championship match since December. That makes Both Teams to Score a genuinely interesting market here — but the value I keep coming back to is Ipswich to win and over 2.5 goals combined. At odds of 1.79, Ipswich themselves represent solid value given their home form and Birmingham's mounting injury problems.
My bold prediction: Clarke gets on the scoresheet before the hour mark. Ipswich win 2-1, with Birmingham nicking a consolation late on — just enough to keep the head-to-head tradition of goals alive.
This is Portman Road with purpose. A crowd that knows what's at stake. A team three points from potentially closing the gap on the automatic places. Get yourself involved — this one has everything.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Murić | Kosovo | 27 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 81 |
| A. Young | England | 40 | Defender | 175 | 65 |
| G. Hirst | England | 27 | Attacker | 191 | 84 |
| S. Szmodics | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Attacker | 168 | 64 |
| L. Woolfenden | England | 27 | Defender | 193 | 70 |
| J. Taylor | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 70 |
| B. Johnson | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 67 |
| D. Button | England | 37 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 87 |
| L. Davis | England | 26 | Defender | 182 | 70 |
| J. Clarke | England | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | 74 |
| C. Townsend | England | 33 | Defender | 183 | 62 |
| C. Ogbene | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| C. Walton | England | 30 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 75 |
| C. Kipré | Côte d'Ivoire | 29 | Defender | 193 | 90 |
| C. Chaplin | England | 29 | Midfielder | 168 | 70 |
| J. Greaves | England | 25 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| C. Slicker | Scotland | 23 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 82 |
| Ali Al Hamadi | Iraq | 24 | Attacker | 183 | 82 |
| C. Humphreys | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Finley Frank Barbrook | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Willumsson | Iceland | 27 | Midfielder | 193 | 84 |
| Paik Seung-Ho | Korea Republic | 29 | Midfielder | 177 | 67 |
| K. Anderson | England | 31 | Midfielder | 175 | 68 |
| D. Gray | Jamaica | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| L. Buchanan | England | 25 | Defender | 175 | 67 |
| B. Osayi-Samuel | Nigeria | 28 | Defender | 175 | 72 |
| T. Iwata | Japan | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 77 |
| K. Furuhashi | Japan | 31 | Attacker | 170 | 63 |
| S. Wright | Scotland | 28 | Attacker | 176 | 65 |
| L. Dykes | Scotland | 30 | Attacker | 188 | 84 |
| D. Sanderson | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| A. Cochrane | England | 25 | Defender | 173 | 70 |
| E. Laird | England | 24 | Defender | 177 | 66 |
| C. Klarer | Austria | 25 | Defender | 191 | 82 |
| T. Doyle | England | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 73 |
| E. Cashin | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | 180 | 86 |
| M. Leonard | Scotland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Stansfield | England | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Beadle | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Betteka | England | 19 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
Ipswich vs Birmingham match odds
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