A Win For Ipswich Against QPR Will See The Tractor Boys Return To The Premier League
Portman Road | Championship | Saturday May 2 | 12:30pm
BetVictor News brings you the in-depth Ipswich vs QPR preview – including score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more ahead of Saturday’s Championship clash at Portman Road.
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Ipswich Vs QPR Preview
After another exhilarating and electrifying campaign, the 2025-26 EFL Championship comes to a thrilling climax on Saturday. Relegation is already confirmed ahead of matchday 46, but there’s the small matter of who will take the runner-up spot and join Coventry in the Premier League.
The Ipswich vs QPR odds heavily favour the Tractor Boys who are in pole position to claim second. Kieran McKenna – who is in the running to be named the next Burnley manager – knows that a win will see the Blues return to England’s elite.
Millwall and Middlesbrough are also in contention but Ipswich’s destiny is very much in their own hands. A draw could be enough, if the Lions were to slip up at home to Oxford. But a victory will guarantee wild celebrations at Portman Road.
As for the Super Hoops, they have been in ‘holiday mode’ over the month of April. Since beating Watford on Good Friday, the west Londoners have gone five games without a win. And have lost their last three which won’t comfort Millwall supporters.
Ipswich Vs QPR H2H Record
As far as the overall Ipswich vs QPR H2H record goes, the Tractor Boys have 32 wins in all competitions compared to the Super Hoops 30 victories. Interestingly, the last three meetings at Portman Road have delivered two 0-0 draws and a 2-0 triumph for the west Londoner’s.
Which is something to consider when it comes to EFL Championship betting on BetVictor’s Ipswich vs QPR betting markets. However, the Suffolk side ran out comfortable 4-1 winners in the reverse fixture at Loftus Road.
Ipswich vs QPR H2H record (all comps):
- Ipswich wins – 32
- Draws – 20
- QPR wins – 30
Ipswich Vs QPR Team News
Ipswich will be without the soon-to-be-retiring Ashley Young as well David Button and Conor Townsend. Joe Taylor is rated 50/50 but the trio of Jack Clarke, Anis Mehmeti and George Hirst are in-line to start in Suffolk.
Meanwhile, QPR have a number of injuries to navigate. Karamoko Dembele and Kwame Poku are out alongside top-scorer Rumarn Burrell. Attackers Paul Smyth and Richard Kone are also doubts but Ilias Chair and Rayan Kolli should get the nod.
Ipswich’s last six in all comps:
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QPR’s last six in all comps:
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Ipswich Vs QPR Predicted Lineups
Ipswich predicted lineup:
Walton; Furlong, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Matusiwa, Neil; Philogene, Nunez, Clarke; Hirst
QPR predicted lineup:
Nardi; Mbengue, Edwards, Clarke-Salter, Norrington-Davies; Vale, Varane, Morgan, Chair; Bennie, Kolli
Ipswich Vs QPR TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Ipswich vs QPR is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports+. Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Coverage will begin at 11am ahead of a 12:30pm kick-off. Supporters can also tune in on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Ipswich Vs QPR Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Ipswich have won just two of their last six
- QPR have won on the final day over the last four seasons
- Ipswich haven’t beaten QPR at home in the last three meetings at Portman Road, failing to score in all of them
Top Betting Angles for Ipswich Vs QPR
Over 2.5 goals: Only Coventry and Southampton have scored more than Ipswich this season, QPR have scored in four of their last six games. Online at 1/2.
BTTS (Yes): Came in during the reverse fixture, and in both sides last EFL Championship games. Available at 20/23.
Anytime goalscorer: George Hirst (1/1), Ivan Azon (1/1) and Jack Clarke (11/8) all offer decent value.
Ipswich Vs QPR Prediction
Although it will likely be a nervy afternoon at Portman Road, we are predicting Ipswich to get the job done. QPR have been poor since beating Watford and the Tractor Boys should have too much quality to slip up when it matters most.
Prediction: Ipswich 2-1 QPR (7/1)
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 3:30pm April 30, 2026.
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