Derby vs Ipswich tips and predictions

Could time be right for Derby?

This could come across as a foolhardy thing to say but Ipswich aren't guaranteed the win over Derby.

The hosts come into the match having put 11 wins on their resume from in their last 20 games.

Derby will need to extract confidence from somewhere. The hosts have enjoyed some form in previous displays. They have scored two or more goals in 11 of their recent 17 matches while their defensive line has also received plaudits. The data shows that they have kept a clean sheet in 10 of their last 16 home games.

Creating chances away from their own turf has proved to be a challenge for the visitors. They've scored one or less goals in 6 of their last 7 away matches. Even though the stats imply their recent finishing might not have been clinical, they will surely have made improvements for this match. After all, they are the favourites for a reason.

You'll be aware of how this match has gone in the past. Derby have won 5 of the last 10 fixtures between the two teams. Going back to their previous meetings the head-to-head stats could be an insight into what lies ahead even though the odds will tell you otherwise.

If you'd rather sit on the fence you might expect to see the hosts come away having fought to a deadlock. If Ipswich stamp their authority on the match they are also likely to keep it tidy in defence. That's why the BTTS No bet seems like a decent side bet.