Match Details
The match between Birmingham and Ipswich is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2023, at St Andrew’s Stadium. It is a Championship regular season match, with the odds favoring Ipswich as the away team.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Birmingham and Ipswich have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent encounters, both teams have shown competitiveness and have managed to score goals. The matches between these two teams tend to be closely contested, with a tendency for more than three goals being scored.
Team Form: Birmingham
Birmingham has had a mixed run of form recently, winning two out of their last six matches in all competitions. They have struggled defensively, conceding ten goals during this period. However, they have shown resilience in attack, scoring eight goals.
In the Championship standings, Birmingham currently sits at 14th position with 18 points from 14 matches played. Their home form has been relatively strong, with four wins and two draws out of seven matches played at St Andrew’s Stadium.
In their most recent match against Southampton in the Championship, Birmingham suffered a 3-1 defeat. Despite Jay Stansfield finding the back of the net for Birmingham in that game, they were unable to secure a positive result.
Team Form: Ipswich
Ipswich has been performing exceptionally well recently and is currently placed second in the Championship standings with 34 points from 13 matches played. They have won eleven out of those thirteen matches and are unbeaten in their last six outings.
Their away form has been particularly impressive this season with five wins and one draw from six matches played on opposition grounds. Ipswich has scored thirteen goals while conceding only two during these away fixtures.
In their previous league match against Fulham, Ipswich suffered a 3-1 defeat in the League Cup. Despite a goal from Elkan Baggott, they were unable to progress further in the competition.
Key Players
For Birmingham, Jay Stansfield has been in fine form recently, scoring four goals in his last twelve appearances. His contributions will be crucial for Birmingham’s attacking prowess. In midfield, Jaden Bacuna has also impressed with three goals and one assist so far this season.
Ipswich boasts a strong attacking force led by Conor Chaplin and Kayden Jackson. Chaplin has scored five goals and provided two assists in fifteen matches, while Jackson has found the back of the net on four occasions.
Statistical Insights
Birmingham has struggled defensively this season, conceding seventeen goals in fourteen Championship matches. However, their attacking record is commendable with sixteen goals scored during this period.
On the other hand, Ipswich’s defensive solidity is evident from their fifteen goals conceded in thirteen league matches. They have been clinical upfront as well, scoring twenty-nine goals so far this season.
Prediction: Birmingham 1 – 2 Ipswich
Based on recent performances and statistical analysis, Ipswich is expected to come out on top against Birmingham. With their impressive away form and strong attacking options, Ipswich should secure a narrow victory over Birmingham at St Andrew’s Stadium.
