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Birmingham City - Ipswich: Prediction and Betting Tips For The English Premier League Match

Dmytro Orlov
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Birmingham and Ipswich returned to the Championship following the results of last season and will start the season with a head-to-head match at St. Andrews Stadium. The game will take place on August 8, 2025.

Birmingham City

Birmingham City did not linger in the First League and quickly returned to the Championship following the results of last season. The “Cities” crushed their opponents, earning a total of 111 points in 46 rounds. During the championship, Birmingham players lost only 3 matches; however, they managed to win 34 times and drew 9 times. The team's defense can’t be underrated, which allowed the opponents to score only 31 goals.

Ipswich

Ipswich could not stay in the Premier League by taking the penultimate position. In 38 rounds played, the team earned only 22 points. Southampton was the other one struggling and earning only 12. In the Premier League, Ipswich players suffered 24 defeats, drew 10 times, and won only 4 matches. The team's defense wasn’t ready for top-class performances and therefore faced 82 goals conceded.

Team news

Birmingham City significantly strengthened its squad this summer. They brought in defender Bright Osayi-Samuel from Fenerbahçe for 6.5 million EUR, Taylor Gardner-Hickman from Bristol City (2.50), Kanya Fujimoto from Gil Vicente (4.00), and Demarai Gray from Al-Ittifaq (3.5).

Ipswich made one significant transfer, signing Azor Matusiwa from Rennes for 8 million EUR. Due to injuries, the team can’t rely on Sammie Szmodics and Wes Burns this season.

Birmingham City - Ipswich Betting Odds

According to bookmakers, there is no clear favorite in this clash, and even the experts barely back up the home team:

  • Birmingham City win - 2.48
  • Draw - 3.25
  • Ipswich win - 2.85

Birmingham City - Ipswich Betting Trends

  • Birmingham and Ipswich both exchanged goals scored in the 4 previous meetings
  • Birmingham can’t beat Ipswich in 4 matches: 1 defeat and 3 draws
  • In 5 of Ipswich’s last matches, bets were made on a total of more than 2.5 goals

Birmingham City - Ipswich: Prediction

Our prediction: Birmingham City win with odds of 2.48 according to GGBET. We also offer a bet on a 2:1 scoreline with odds at 10.00. The team from Birmingham had a fantastic season and strengthened its squad with quality players, but we can’t say the same about Ipswich.