Middlesbrough U21 and Ipswich Town U21 face each other on Sunday 01.18.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Middlesbrough U21's home ground, the Riverside Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Middlesbrough U21 and Ipswich Town U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Middlesbrough U21 vs Ipswich Town U21
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Under 4.5 Goals
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Middlesbrough U21 preview
Middlesbrough U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 9 matches, Middlesbrough U21 secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Middlesbrough U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Middlesbrough U21 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 12 goals, of which 12 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sonny Finch, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Jayden Carbon has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Middlesbrough U21 has conceded 13 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 1.44 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.44 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Ipswich Town U21 preview
Ipswich Town U21 comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 7 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses.
Ipswich Town U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 24 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 2.4 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.4.
Ipswich Town U21's offensive system is led by Finley Barbrook, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ryan Carr. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 18 goals in 10 matches, averaging 1.8 per match.
Head to head: Middlesbrough U21 vs Ipswich Town U21
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Middlesbrough U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L D |
1 |
| Home | D L L W L |
0.8 |
| Away | W L D D |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 2.8 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.4 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 40% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 60% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 0% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.7 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.42 | 1.42 |
Ipswich Town U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
2.2 |
| Home | L W W W D |
2.17 |
| Away | L W W W |
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Goals | 4.2 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.4 | 2.33 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 67% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.55 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.04 | 1.38 |
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