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Tuesday evening
Ouch this Ipswich side is flying not having lost in their last 6 games
Bristol City held on for a draw at Oxford Saturday but had no answer to breaking down a very robust Oxford team-City just cannot beat these teams that ruff it up and don't allow them to play.
City head to Portman Road well and truly the underdogs - if the city team play like they did at Oxford they will come back to Bristol with their tails between their legs with nothing.
Struber reckons a new stiker is signing today i hold my breath once again it clearly showed at Oxford when he took the starting front line off we had nothing up front.
predictions -
Yet to suffer defeat in 2026, Ipswich Town welcome Bristol City to Portman Road for a Championship clash on Tuesday night.
Kieran McKenna's side cruised to victory on the weekend, beating Blackburn Rovers 3-0, while the Robins played out a goalless draw against Oxford United. Following their relegation from the Premier League, Ipswich Town have ensured they remain firmly in the promotion hunt this season, entering matchweek 27 sitting third in the Championship table.
Their return to the second tier began slowly but increased improvement over recent months has pushed the Tractor Boys up the table and into the group of serious promotion contenders.
After 26 Championship outings, McKenna's side sit third on 47 points after recording 13 wins, eight draws and five losses.
Their hot pursuit of moving into the Championship's automatic promotion places continued on Saturday, with an own goal and strikes from Irish internationals Jack Taylor and Sammie Szmodics more than enough to claim another league win.
If Ipswich Town make it six unbeaten, they could find themselves heading into next weekend in second place, should Middlesbrough fail to pick up three points. Bristol City, meanwhile, have endured an inconsistent run of form over the New Year period that has seen their bid to climb into the top six halted.
Comprehensive 5-0 and 5-1 wins over Portsmouth and Watford in league and FA Cup action were followed by a home defeat to Preston North End and a 0–0 draw away at Oxford United.
Despite the dip in form, Gerhard Struber's side are still in the playoff mix and could move into the top six if they are to return to winning ways on Tuesday night.
Defensively, the Robins continue to impress, conceding just 29 goals so far, which is one of the strongest records in the league.
The pair meet for the second time this season, with the previous fixture ending 1-1 at Ashton Gate.
Ipswich are expected to be without Jaden Philogene-Bidace after he was withdrawn after 39 minutes at the weekend, with Jack Clarke likely to replace him.
The Tractor Boys will also be without long-term absentee Conor Townsend but did welcome George Hirst back to the side last time out.
Szmodics scored his first-ever goal at Portman Road on the weekend and is likely to keep his spot for Tuesday's clash.
Bristol City have steadily welcomed players back from injury after a difficult spell, with Manchester United loanee Radek Vitek marking his return with a clean sheet and set to remain in goal.
Expect new signing Sam Morsy to start for the third successive game alongside Adam Randell in midfield.
Ipswich Town possible starting lineup:
Walton; Furlong, O'Shea, Kipre, Davis; Matusiwa, Taylor; Szmodics, Nunez, Clarke; Hirst
Bristol City possible starting lineup:
Vitek; Tanner, Dickie, Atkinson; Vyner, Randell, Morsy, N. Borges; Twine, Riis, Mehmeti
We say: Ipswich Town 2-1 Bristol City
“A tough night”: Ipswich Town vs Bristol City predictions
The72’s writers offer their Ipswich Town vs Bristol City predictions ahead of the Championship clash on Tuesday.Ipswich Town host Bristol City on Tuesday night in a Championship clash under the lights at Portman Road.
Ipswich Town come into their midweek clash with Bristol City sat 3rd in the Championship table. ITFC are continuing their push for the top two and are on a run of five league games without defeat.The Tractor Boys have won four of those, including three straight. Their most recent triumph came at home to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday, with an Eiran Cashin own goal setting them on their way before goals from Jack Taylor and Sammie Szmodics.
Kieran McKenna‘s side are two points off automatic promotion with a game in hand on 2nd placed Coventry City. They have lost one of the last nine Championship matches.
As for Bristol City, they continued in their inconsistent ways with a frustrating goalless draw against Oxford United. The Robins could not capitalise with many of the sides chasing the play-offs dropping points over the weekend.
The top six is there for the taking but 14 points in the last 10 games shows how Gerhard Struber‘s side have struggled to cement themselves as serious contenders.
James Ray
“This should be a fairly well-matched game. Ipswich Town are gathering steam in the race for promotion back to the Premier League and back on home turf, they’ll be confident of getting another result here.“They will know Bristol City aren’t to be taken lightly though. While inconsistent, the Robins are a dangerous side on their day and if on form, the likes of Anis Mehmeti, Scott Twine and Emil Riis could make this a tough night for ITFC.
“That said, the confidence within the hosts’ squad means I lean towards them beating any side in the league at the moment. They’re scoring for fun and I’m not sure the visitors are equipped to keep them quiet.
“Hopefully we’ll get a good game, but I’m going for a home win.”
Prediction: Ipswich Town 3-1 Bristol City
Harry Mail
“Ipswich Town seem to have clicked now and are carrying momentum. ITFC will be full of confidence at the moment.“They have strong strength in depth in their squad and will fancy their chances against anyone at the moment. Kieran McKenna is able to rotate his starting XI and keep things fresh.
“Bristol City are in a decent enough position in the table after 27 fixtures. They are within touching distance of the play-offs.
“However, they have lacked consistency over recent times. I think they will fall to another defeat at Portman Road here.”Prediction: Ipswich Town 2-0 Bristol City
My prediction a 2-1 loss
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