Ipswich Town vs Norwich City - Championship
Fixture Preview - 5 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Ipswich Town will host Norwich City in a highly anticipated East Anglian derby at Portman Road on Sunday, 5 October. The home side is in decent form, with three draws followed by two wins in their last five matches, showcasing a resilient defence. In contrast, Norwich's recent performances have been inconsistent, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five outings. This disparity in form could play a crucial role in the match dynamics, as Ipswich will look to capitalise on their home advantage. Historically, this fixture has been closely contested, with seven of the last ten encounters seeing both teams score. Given Ipswich's solid attacking display and Norwich's defensive vulnerabilities, the likelihood of both teams finding the net again seems high. Additionally, with the stakes of a derby match, expect an intense atmosphere that could lead to an open game. Fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter, with Ipswich aiming to maintain their upward trajectory against a Norwich side desperate to regain form.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Betting Angles
- Both teams have scored (BTTS) in 70% of their last 10 head-to-head matches.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 30% of their last 10 head-to-head matches.
- Ipswich Town is unbeaten in their last 5 matches, with 3 draws and 2 wins (DDDWW).
- Norwich City has won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches (WWLLD).
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Southampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Charlton Athletic | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Leicester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Norwich City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Watford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Swansea City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Millwall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Ipswich Town | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 |  Queens Park Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 |  Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 |  Oxford United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2024 | Norwich City | 1–0 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| December 16, 2023 | Ipswich Town | 2–2 | Norwich City | Championship |
| February 10, 2019 | Norwich City | 3–0 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| September 2, 2018 | Ipswich Town | 1–1 | Norwich City | Championship |
| February 18, 2018 | Norwich City | 1–1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| October 22, 2017 | Ipswich Town | 0–1 | Norwich City | Championship |
| February 26, 2017 | Norwich City | 1–1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| August 21, 2016 | Ipswich Town | 1–1 | Norwich City | Championship |
| May 16, 2015 | Norwich City | 3–1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| May 9, 2015 | Ipswich Town | 1–1 | Norwich City | Championship |