Ipswich U21 vs Middlesbrough U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 January

Ipswich U21

D L W L D

3rd place in Group H

2-0

23/01/2024 15:00

Middlesbrough U21

L D W L W

2nd place in Group H

England U21 League Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ipswich U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 on 23 January 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ipswich U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 preview before placing your bet.

Ipswich U21 are currently 3rd with 7 points after 6 matches.
Middlesbrough U21 sit 2nd with 9 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough U21 to win with probability 64%.
Head-to-head history favors Middlesbrough U21, who have won 1 of the last 1 meetings. Ipswich U21 have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2024-01-23

Ipswich U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 - Prediction & Odds

Ipswich U21

Middlesbrough U21

2024-01-23 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 23/01/2024

Group H	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Crystal Palace U21	12	6	4	0	2	16	11	5
02 Middlesbrough U21	9	6	3	0	3	12	10	2
03 Ipswich U21	7	6	2	1	3	8	9	-1
04 Birmingham U21	7	6	2	1	3	7	13	-6

Head To Head

06/10/2023 14:00

Middlesbrough U21

2 - 0

Ipswich U21

ENG U21LC

Ipswich U21

Draw

Middlesbrough U21

100%

Ipswich U21 Last 6 matches

09/01/2024 09:00

Ipswich U21 3 - 3 Queens Park R U21 ENG U21D2

08/12/2023 15:00

Birmingham U21 4 - 2 Ipswich U21 ENG U21LC

05/12/2023 15:10

Bournemouth AFC U21 1 - 3 Ipswich U21 ENG U21D2

28/11/2023 08:00

Swansea City U21 4 - 0 Ipswich U21 ENG U21D2

21/11/2023 09:00

Ipswich U21 1 - 1 Millwall U21 ENG U21D2

10/11/2023 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 2 - 4 Ipswich U21 ENG U21LC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough U21

12/01/2024 15:00

Arsenal U21 1 - 0 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

18/12/2023 15:00

Reading U21 2 - 2 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

11/12/2023 15:00

Crystal Palace U21 0 - 4 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21LC

12/11/2023 08:00

Middlesbrough U21 0 - 2 Birmingham U21 ENG U21LC

05/11/2023 09:00

Middlesbrough U21 1 - 0 Derby County U21 ENG U21

27/10/2023 14:00

West Ham U21 5 - 0 Middlesbrough U21 ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 League Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

122

Avg. per game

0.92

Conceded

146

Avg. per game

1.10

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

118

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 133 matches

YesNo

77 (58%)56 (42%)

In last 133 matches

NoYes

62 (56%)49 (44%)

Ipswich U21

Recent matches

Middlesbrough U21

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ipswich U21

Middlesbrough U21

Shots

Ipswich U21

Total shots

12.83 avg / game

Blocked

55 total

Avg. 3.44

Middlesbrough U21

Total shots

10.89 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 2.11

Ipswich U21 Pass Middlesbrough U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

229

Avg. 115 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ipswich U21

133

Played games

Middlesbrough U21

111

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.19

Clean sheets

0.14

4.68

622

Corners

511

4.60

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.35

Offsides

0.77

0.52

GK saves

0.55

Ipswich U21

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.65

220

258

2.32

0.05

0.05

2.25

299

Fouls

404

3.64

0.00

Tackles

0.22

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How We Build the Ipswich U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ipswich U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 on 23 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England U21 League Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ipswich U21 vs Middlesbrough U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ipswich U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Middlesbrough U21's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England U21 League Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England U21 League Cup standings and the England U21 League Cup form table to understand exactly where Ipswich U21 and Middlesbrough U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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