Ipswich vs QPR
Match recap
Ipswich beat QPR 3–0 in their Championship fixture. Hirst, Philogene, and McAteer scored for Ipswich. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 2.53 for Ipswich versus 0.84 for QPR. Ipswich sit 2nd in the Championship table while QPR are 15th.
Analysis
Ipswich Town welcome Queens Park Rangers for what promises to be a tightly contested fixture in the regular season. With Ipswich sitting comfortably near the top of the table and QPR fighting to climb, this match could be pivotal for both sides.
Ipswich currently hold 2nd place with 84 points, showcasing consistent performance throughout the season. QPR, on the other hand, are placed 15th with 58 points, indicating a tougher campaign. Historically, their head-to-head meetings have been fairly balanced, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter.
Ipswich's attacking trio, featuring George Hirst, Jack Clarke, and Jaden Philogene-Bidace, have been in fine form, combining goal-scoring prowess with creative assists. Ipswich's home scoring rate of 1.87 goals per game dwarfs QPR's 0.91 away average, suggesting a tactical edge. Meanwhile, QPR's defensive vulnerabilities on the road could be exploited by Ipswich's dynamic forwards.
Prediction
We predict a 2-1 victory for Ipswich, reflecting their superior form and home advantage. The match is expected to be competitive, with QPR likely to find the net, but Ipswich's attacking quality should ultimately prevail. The forecast includes a total of four cards, indicating a spirited but fair contest.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Ipswich's attacking trio in strong form
Hirst, Clarke, and Philogene combine high scoring and assist rates, pressuring QPR's defense.
Ipswich's superior home scoring rate
Ipswich averages 1.87 goals at home vs QPR's 0.91 away, favoring home win.
Ipswich's positive recent home form
Ipswich scored in last 5 home games, showing attacking consistency.
QPR's defensive vulnerabilities away
QPR conceded in last 5 away matches, likely to struggle against Ipswich's attack.
No key injuries for Ipswich
Ipswich has full squad availability, maintaining tactical stability.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Ipswich's consistent home performances and attacking depth make them favourites to edge out QPR. Fans can expect an engaging match with moments of quality and competitive spirit, culminating in a deserved home win.
- Ipswich are 2nd in the league with 84 points from 46 games (W23 D15 L8).
- QPR sit 15th with 58 points from 46 games (W16 D10 L20).
- Ipswich have a superior expected goals tally of 2.53 compared to QPR's 0.84.
- Head-to-head record shows Ipswich with 5 wins, QPR with 7, and 2 draws in 14 meetings.
- Ipswich average 1.87 goals per home game, while QPR average 0.91 goals away.
- Ipswich have scored in their last 5 home matches, showing strong attacking form.
- QPR have conceded in their last 5 away matches, highlighting defensive issues on the road.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Ipswich
Away — QPR
No standout top scorers flagged for QPR
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Hirst
Philogene
Assist: Hirst
Madsen
Furlong
Yellow Card
Clarke-Salter
Chair
Philogene
Burns
Hirst
Núñez
Davis
Yellow Card
Smyth
Yellow Card
Morgan
McAteer
Bennie
Taylor
Match Statistics
Ipswich
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3L. DavisD
- 5A. MatusiwaM
- 7W. BurnsM
- 9G. HirstF
- 11J. PhilogeneM
- 14J. TaylorM
- 19D. FurlongD
- 24J. GreavesD
- 26D. O'SheaD
- 28C. WaltonG
- 32M. NúñezM
Substitutes
- 1A. PalmerG
- 4C. KipréD
- 6D. NeilM
- 18B. JohnsonD
- 20K. McAteerM
- 29C. AkpomF
- 31Iván AzónF
- 33A. MehmetiM
- 47J. ClarkeF
QPR
4-4-2Starting XI
- 6J. Clarke-SalterD
- 10I. ChairM
- 13J. WalshG
- 18R. Norrington-DaviesD
- 20H. ValeM
- 21Kieran MorganM
- 23D. BennieF
- 24N. MadsenF
- 27A. MbengueD
- 37R. EdwardsD
- 40J. VaraneM
Substitutes
- 2K. AdamsonD
- 11P. SmythF
- 14K. SaitoF
- 15I. HaydenM
- 28João HenriqueD
- 30T. SmithD
- 32M. SalamonG
- 48I. AlemayehuM
- 52L. ScarlettF
Ipswich
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Hirst | F | 70 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Jaden Philogene-Bidace | M | 62 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1/1 |
| Jacob Greaves | D | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Azor Matusiwa | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Dara O'Shea(C) | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Leif Davis | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Christian Walton | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Darnell Furlong | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Jack Taylor | M | 86 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Marcelino Núñez | M | 71 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Wes Burns | M | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Alex Palmer | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chuba Akpom | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cédric Kipré | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ben Johnson | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kasey McAteer | M | 27 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Jack Clarke | F | 28 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Anis Mehmeti | M | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Ivan Azón | F | 20 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Dan Neil | M | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
QPR
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Madsen | F | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Harvey Vale | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1/3 |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Rhys Norrington-Davies | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jake Clarke-Salter | D | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Varane | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Ilias Chair | M | 62 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Kieran Morgan | M | 80 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Daniel Bennie | F | 85 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| Ronnie Edwards(C) | D | 90 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Joe Walsh | G | 90 | 4.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Esquerdinha | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matteo Salamon | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isaac Hayden | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kealey Adamson | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Smyth | F | 45 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Koki Saito | F | 28 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Tylon Smith | D | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isak Alemayehu Mulugeta | M | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Leon Scarlett | F | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |