Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ipswich Town played against Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The game was played on April 19, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Ipswich Town has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Middlesbrough has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Ipswich Town scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.02. Middlesbrough scores 1.48 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Ipswich Town's games and 55% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 49% and 52%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.66 per game. Ipswich Town takes 15.1 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 16.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Ipswich Town leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 1.02 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ipswich Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (20 goals). For Middlesbrough, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
I forecast a home victory. Ipswich average 1.81 goals scored and concede only 0.71 at home, with home xG 1.79 versus opponents’ away xG 1.70, indicating superior efficiency and control. The hosts average 5.62 shots on target per match, keep 43% clean sheets and win 62% of home games, while Middlesbrough away average 4.57 shots on target, only 19% clean sheets and a 48% win rate. In the last 5 matches Ipswich have scored 7 goals and averaged 2.0 points per game (3-1-1), whereas Middlesbrough have scored 4 goals, have no wins and just 0.6 points per game (0-3-2). Additionally, the visitors failed to score in 24% of away matches versus 10% for the hosts, so I back Ipswich to win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I back BTTS - Yes as the more likely outcome because Middlesbrough has a season BTTS rate of 62% and 60% in the last 5 matches, versus a league-wide BTTS level of 56%. Ipswich posts a season BTTS of 48% (last 5: 40%) and a stronger defense — conceding 0.81 goals per game with 38% clean sheets — which partially limits the both-teams-to-score scenario. Middlesbrough concedes 1.19 goals per game and records only 19% clean sheets, while their season xG_for of 1.70 and recent xG of 2.33 contrasted with just 4 goals in 5 matches (0.8 per game) indicate high chance creation but temporary inefficiency. Ipswich generates xG 1.87 and has scored 71 goals this season. Both teams average 16.9 and 15.43 shots and 5.05 and 4.57 shots on target respectively, supporting the likelihood of goals from both sides. Based on this I assess BTTS probability at 64% vs 36% and therefore pick Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Based on xG and defensive data, I project 1.50 goals for Ipswich (attacking xG 1.87 vs Middlesbrough defensive xG 1.11, yielding ~1.50) and 1.42 for Middlesbrough (attacking xG 1.70 vs Ipswich defensive xG 1.13, yielding ~1.42), for a total of 2.92 goals. That total places the probability of at least 2 goals at a high level; the distribution suggests roughly a 79% chance for Over 1.5 and about 56% for Over 2.5. Season-long stats support this: Ipswich have Over 1.5 in 57% of matches, Middlesbrough in 81%, while Over 2.5 occurs in 43% and 62% of cases respectively. Both teams take a high number of shots (Ipswich average 16.9 shots and 5.05 on target, Middlesbrough 15.43 shots and 4.57 on target) and both teams have scored in 48% (Ipswich) and 62% (Middlesbrough) of matches, which increases the likelihood of goal exchanges. On this basis the strongest signal is to back Over 1.5 (ou_pred_line 1.5), as the combined xG of 2.92 and the seasonal over percentages give a clear edge to the Over side.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
I back HT/FT 1/1 — Ipswich leading at the break and winning the match. The hosts led at half-time in 7 matches (33% of the season) and in 3 of their last 5 fixtures (60%), while Middlesbrough were behind at half-time in 9 matches (43%) and have not won in their last 5 away games (0% wins). Ipswich average 1.33 goals at home and have an xG of 1.87 versus Middlesbrough’s expected goals conceded of 1.11, yielding a home xG advantage of approximately 0.76; the hosts also record 5.05 shots on target compared to the visitors’ 4.57. Additionally, Ipswich keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches this season versus Middlesbrough’s 19%, and over the last 5 matches Ipswich collect an average of 2.0 points per game compared to Middlesbrough’s 0.6, which strongly supports a scenario of leading at the break and maintaining the win to full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ipswich Town | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ipswich Town is 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Ipswich Town · 0.6 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ipswich Town is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Ipswich Town · 1.48 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Ipswich Town scores in 88% of games (36 of 41 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 29% (12 of 42 meczów).
Middlesbrough scores in 74% of games (31 of 42 meczów), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 37% (15 of 41 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ipswich Town
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ipswich Town is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / game - Ipswich Town · 1.4 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 51%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (20 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +15 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ipswich Town
Middlesbrough
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Ipswich Town | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.56 | • 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 56% | • 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 49% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 25% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 76% | • 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Ipswich Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Middlesbrough. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough?
The Championship match finished Ipswich Town 2:2 Middlesbrough. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough?
Ipswich Town score 1.73 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 1.48. The Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Ipswich Town's matches and 55% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games Ipswich Town have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Middlesbrough 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough?
The statistical background for Ipswich Town vs Middlesbrough — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.