Ipswich vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 20 December 2025
One of the fixtures of matchday 22 in the English Championship will take place on Saturday at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, where the home side will host Sheffield Wednesday. Here’s my pick for this clash, which I believe carries excellent chances of success.
Match preview
Ipswich approach this match following a 1-3 defeat to Leicester. The team’s only goal came from Swedish substitute Jens Cajuste. However, putting that result aside, Ipswich’s recent form has been rather impressive: prior to the Leicester game, they had lost just one of their previous ten matches.
Thanks to their consistent performances, Ipswich have joined the race for Premier League promotion. The team currently sits fifth in the table with 34 points. Direct promotion seems unlikely, as Middlesbrough and Coventry are ahead by 13 and 8 points respectively. Nevertheless, the club, which not long ago featured in the Premier League, will surely battle for a playoff spot until the very end of the season.
The situation at Sheffield Wednesday is extremely challenging. The club has been docked 18 points, and their on-field results have also been disappointing. As a result, the team, led by Danish manager Henrik Pedersen, are rooted to the bottom of the table with a negative tally of -9 points.
Sheffield Wednesday haven’t tasted victory for quite some time: their last success dates back to September, when they beat Portsmouth 2-0. Since then, they’ve gone 14 matches without a win, losing nine of them. The question of survival in the Championship is virtually off the table, but the players will undoubtedly strive to prove themselves and honor the badge of one of England’s most storied clubs.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Ipswich are unbeaten in their last four matches.
- Sheffield Wednesday have conceded in each of their last seven games.
- The last ten head-to-head encounters between these sides have been perfectly balanced: each team has won three times, with four draws.
- Their most recent clash at Ipswich ended in a resounding 6-0 win for the hosts.
Probable lineups
- Ipswich: Walton - Furlong, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis - Matusiwa, Cajuste, Núñez - Clarke, Philogene-Bidace, Hirst
- Sheffield Wednesday: Charles - Iorfa, Cooper, Lowe M. - Alao, McNeil, Bannan, Ingelsson, Amass - Cadamarteri, Lowe J.
Prediction
I believe Ipswich should secure a confident victory over their opponent. Sheffield Wednesday are struggling badly and are essentially playing out the season, fighting only for the pride of the club. Against this backdrop, Ipswich look significantly stronger, so I expect a comfortable home win. My prediction is an Ipswich victory with an Asian handicap of -1.5.
