Stoke — Ipswich Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 10 March 2026
On March 10, 2026, in Matchday 37 of the English Championship, Stoke will host Ipswich. The match is set to kick off at 21:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Stoke
Stoke City is going through a difficult period and comes into this match in poor form. The team has lost its last two away games, 1-2 to Coventry and 0-2 to Swansea. In their last 11 matches across all competitions, Stoke has managed only one win, four draws, and six losses, while also being eliminated from the FA Cup by Fulham. In the Championship, the team sits 15th with 47 points, 12 points clear of the relegation zone and 10 points behind the top-six positions.
At home, Stoke has been inconsistent, with seven wins, four draws, and six losses, ranking 16th in the league for home performance. However, the team has remained unbeaten in its last two home games and holds an advantage in head-to-head matches against Ipswich at home, remaining unbeaten in the last five encounters with three draws and two wins. Recent home matches against Ipswich have been low-scoring, with the last four games ending with under 2.5 goals.
Ipswich
Ipswich come into this match in much better form. The team is unbeaten in their last four matches, most recently drawing 1-1 with Leicester, and prior to that, they had three consecutive wins without conceding a goal. In the Championship, Ipswich currently sits in fourth place, continuing their push for promotion, just two points behind the second-placed team and 64 points overall.
On the road, Ipswich has a balanced record with six wins, four draws, and six losses, ranking 10th in the league for away form. Head-to-head against Stoke, Ipswich has been strong, remaining unbeaten in the last four encounters with two wins and two draws.
Looking at a longer history, matches between these teams are usually tight and low-scoring. The last nine meetings have all ended with under 2.5 goals.
Probable Lineups
- Stoke: Simkin, Taloverov, Phillips, Gibson, Tchamadeu, Seko, Nzonzi, Manhoef, Bae, Rak-Sakyi, Cisse
- Ipswich: Walton, Furlong, O’Shea, Kipre, Davis, Matusiwa, Neil, Burns, Nunez, Mehmeti, Azon
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Stoke have failed to win in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Ipswich have won 3 of their last 4 matches.
- 3 of Ipswich’s last 4 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Ipswich are unbeaten in the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
- The last 9 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
Stoke — Ipswich Prediction
The teams come into this match in completely different forms and with contrasting objectives. Stoke City is looking to end their negative run, having won only once in their last 11 matches, suffered two consecutive defeats, and failed to beat Ipswich in their last four encounters. On the other hand, Ipswich has been strong all season, competing for the top spots in the Championship and entering this match in excellent form. Historically, head-to-head games between these two sides have been tight and low-scoring affairs. Considering Stoke’s need to stop their poor streak, Ipswich’s push for promotion, and the importance of points for both teams, this matchup is likely to be cautious and controlled, with few goals expected, as has often been the case in previous meetings between the teams. Recommended bet: Under 2.5 — 1.76
