West Bromwich Albion vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips — Championship 25 Apr 2026

Ipswich Town sit 2nd, inside the Champions League places, and will view this as an opportunity to consolidate their position. For West Bromwich Albion in 18th, this is a chance to make a statement against one of the league’s top sides — the kind of result that can shift momentum for the rest of the campaign.

The numbers point towards an entertaining game. Our model projects 1.5 expected goals for West Bromwich Albion and 1.5 for Ipswich Town, suggesting we could see goals at both ends. If both sides play to their offensive strengths, the neutral will be in for a treat.

West Bromwich Albion’s form coming into this match has been excellent, averaging 2.1 points per game from their last five fixtures. Defensively they’ve been resolute, conceding just 2 goals in five games, though 7 scored suggests they may need more cutting edge.

Ipswich Town arrive in fine fettle, averaging 1.9 points per game from their last five. They’ve scored 8 and conceded 6 in their last five outings.

The quality gap between these sides is notable. Ipswich Town’s Elo rating (1559) is 115 points higher than West Bromwich Albion’s (1444), suggesting a meaningful difference in overall squad strength and performance level.

The historical record between West Bromwich Albion and Ipswich Town will be on the minds of both managers as they plot their approach. Every encounter adds another chapter to the rivalry, and this one carries its own unique set of circumstances and pressures.

This is about as tight as it gets in our predictions. West Bromwich Albion are given a 25% chance, Ipswich Town 39%, and the draw 35%. When the probabilities are this close, it’s a game that could go any way, and picking a winner with confidence is virtually impossible.

The expected goals model projects West Bromwich Albion at 1.5 xG and Ipswich Town at 1.5 xG. The most likely scoreline according to our Poisson model is 1-1 (11% probability), followed by 2-1 (8%).