Prediction for match Ipswich Town — Coventry

Match Analysis: Ipswich Town vs Coventry

In the English Championship on December 6th, Ipswich Town will face Coventry. According to the 1X2 odds, Ipswich Town is the favorite: their victory is priced at 2.23, which corresponds to a probability of 41.98%. Coventry's win is at 3.04 (30.80%), while a draw is at 3.44 (27.22%). The odds reflect a slight advantage for Ipswich Town, but Coventry also has a decent chance of success. In recent head-to-head meetings, the teams have exchanged victories: on February 8, 2025, Coventry lost to Ipswich Town 1-4. This adds intrigue to the upcoming match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Ipswich Town has an average ball possession of 57.4%, with 5 corners, 2 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Coventry is not far behind with 57.6% possession, 5.8 corners, 1.8 cautions, 8.6 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. In their last three matches, Ipswich Town played as follows: December 2nd, Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Ipswich Town, November 28th, Oxford United 2-1 Ipswich Town, November 25th, Hull City 0-2 Ipswich Town. During the same period, Coventry won 3-1 against Charlton Athletic (November 29th), defeated Middlesbrough 4-2 (November 25th), and beat West Bromwich 3-2 (November 22nd). The last head-to-head meeting was on February 8, 2025: Coventry 1-4 Ipswich Town.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Both teams are notable for their scoring ability: in a five-match series, Ipswich Town has an average total of 2.4 goals, while Coventry has 4. Ipswich Town scores 1.6 and concedes 0.8, Coventry scores 2.8 and concedes 1.2. Coventry has seen over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, Ipswich Town in 2 out of 5. Ipswich Town recorded over 1.5 goals in the second half in 4 out of 5 matches, Coventry in 3 out of 5. Coventry is also productive in the first half: over 1.5 goals occurred 3 times out of 5, while Ipswich Town did not achieve this once. Regarding goal intervals, Ipswich Town most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (50%), while Coventry scores most often in two intervals: 31-45 and 46-60 (both 36%). Ipswich Town concedes more in the 76-90 interval (38%), Coventry in the 0-15 interval (44%). Given the high scoring nature of both teams, Coventry's over 2.5 goals in four out of five games, and consistent second-half goals, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.77 seems justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

Ipswich Town averages 5 corners per game, Coventry 5.8. In the last five matches, the total over 9.5 corners occurred once for Ipswich Town and twice for Coventry. Among the available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (10.8) is 10.5: over 10.5 corners is priced at 1.89, under 10.5 at 1.81. Ipswich Town is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.83. Considering the average figures for both teams, a bet on over 10.5 corners seems logical, although this total hasn't been reached frequently. However, both teams consistently earn 5 or more corners, which could lead to high activity near the flags.