Ipswich vs QPR Prediction: Three points equals promotion to the Premier League

It’s very simple for Ipswich Town, win and they are in the Premier League. They host QPR on Saturday (12:30 BST, Sky Sports Main Event), looking for the three points that will take them straight back to the Premier League. 

Below you can find my Ipswich vs QPR predictions featuring team news, match odds and more. 

Team News

After a big performance from the bench at Southampton, Kieran McKenna surely has to start Jack Clarke, after 16 goals this season. Starting both Jaden Philogene and Clarke is an option, although both prefer to play on the left, so perhaps Philogene will drop to the bench.

Marcelino Nunez is likely to keep things ticking at number 10, while Ivan Azon has started the last four games without scoring, so George Hirst may lead the line. Joe Taylor missed the trip to Southampton and could miss out again. 

QPR boss Julien Stephan may have to juggle his pack, although Richard Kone came off with a slight issue against Derby. He will hope to fit for this one, while Harvey Vale should keep his place alongside him in the attack. Rayan Kolli would be suitable replacements if Kone can’t feature.

Football Odds

Ipswich vs QPR Odds

Ipswich are priced as the 2/7 favourites to win this game, giving them an implied win probability of 78%. QPR are 9/1 to win, while a draw is 9/2 and over 2.5 goals is 8/15. 

BTTS is 1/1, with Hirst the 10/3 favourite to open the scoring.

Today's Football Fixtures

Ipswich to win and over 2.5 goals @ 8/11

I do think Ipswich will get over the line here. Even if they concede the first goal to bring us a bit of final day drama, their immense quality should pay off, especially in front of their own fans. Ipswich boast the second-best home record in the division having only been beaten once at Portman Road, while QPR have only picked up 25 points from 22 away games.

They’ve also lost their last three, with their last match against Derby ending 3-2. I think we will either get goals for both sides and a close-fought home win, or a big Ipswich win and a party, if they score early. Either way, over 2.5 goals feels likely. 

Jack Clarke to score anytime @ 11/10

It might be boring, but backing Clarke to score for Ipswich at the moment is the right pick. The winger has been in sensational form this season, scoring 16 league goals so far. He is Ipswich’s star man, scoring the equaliser at Southampton, before almost firing home a winner that would have got his side over the line.

He should start here, and he is Ipswich’s most likely scorer in this game. Above EVS looks to be a good price for the talented winger to score, especially given the home side have received 10 penalties this term - four more than any other side.

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