Bristol City vs Ipswich Prediction: A score draw in the West Country?

Having failed to secure a victory in either of their last two Championship contests, fourth-placed Bristol City will be desperate to return to winning ways when they host Ipswich Town on Tuesday night (19:45 BST, Sky Sports+).

Below are my Bristol City vs Ipswich predictions, supported by all the latest team news and match odds, ahead of this EFL Championship meeting.

The Robins have produced a mixed bag of results at Ashton Gate during the early stages of the season, taking just four points from their opening three home fixtures.

Furthermore, only five of their 13 league goals have been scored on home soil, although they've admittedly made one additional away outing.

Saturday's hard-fought victory over Portsmouth ensured Ipswich registered back-to-back league victories for the first time in almost 17 months, although this may not have been the case had their meeting with Blackburn Rovers not been abandoned in the 79th minute.

The Tractor Boys are yet to win away this season, having taken a point at St. Andrews on the opening weekend before losing to Preston North End in Lancashire.

Team News

Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber wrestles with an extensive injury list, although it's hoped most absentees will be back in action soon after October's international break.

Former Irish Under-21 international defender Luke McNally won't be part of the group of imminent returnees, as he continues his rehabilitation after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. His compatriot Max O'Leary also remains sidelined following surgery on an ankle problem, which has left Manchester United loanee Radek Vítek deputising between the sticks.

Joe Williams and Cameron Pring are also struggling with ankle injuries, while Max Bird has missed the last two matches due to a calf strain. Nobody in this trio is fit enough to make Tuesday's clash.

Football Odds

In stark contrast to his managerial opponent, Kieran McKenna almost has a full squad available for selection.

There's also been some positive news regarding Wes Burns' situation, with the Welsh international winger now able to engage in light training after a lengthy spell out.

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Bristol City vs Ipswich Odds

There's not much to separate these two sides, a reality which is reflected in the match result market.

The visitors have been installed as slight favourites at 6/4, while odds of 15/8 suggest a Bristol City triumph is also a very possible outcome. The draw is priced a little higher at 23/10, but don't be surprised if this one ends all-square.

Draw & Both Teams to Score @ 3/1

Both teams drew three of their first six Championship encounters, while Ipswich Town's EFL Cup meeting with Bromley was tied at 1-1 before the League 2 outfit emerged victorious in the subsequent penalty shootout.

There have been at least two goals in all but one of the East Anglians' matches since the start of the new season, with their narrow defeat at Deepdale being the only exception.

Only Coventry City have found the net on more occasions than Struber's men, while Ashton Gate has already witnessed 10 goals this term.

Anis Mehmeti (BCI) to score anytime @ 2/1

After concluding the 2024/25 campaign as the Robins' top scorer, Anis Mehmeti is on track to achieve this feat in consecutive seasons.

The Albanian ace has struck four goals in his seven Championship starts, while also claiming an assist in his team's impressive wins over Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday.

Expect the former Wycombe Wanderers playmaker to make another decisive impact on Tuesday night.

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