Coventry v Ipswich prediction
Team pages: Coventry · Ipswich · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Coventry v Ipswich, Premier League on Wed, 02 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Coventry host Ipswich in the Premier League on Wednesday 2 December (kick-off 20:00 UK).
The key numbers
Ipswich are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Coventry.
Form and the table
Nine of Coventry’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Coventry’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Coventry have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.75. Coventry have scored five goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Coventry have conceded 11 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
11 of Ipswich’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Ipswich’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Ipswich have two wins, two draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 2.00. Ipswich have scored 11 goals, the fifth-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Ipswich have conceded 15 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs.
Coventry (16th) and Ipswich (10th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Coventry the stronger side, 158 rating points above Ipswich (Coventry 1604, Ipswich 1447, after at least six rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 29 December 2025, finished Coventry 0–2 Ipswich.
Team news
Predicted Coventry XI (4-2-3-1): C. Rushworth, B. Thomas, E. Pinnock, J. Dasilva, M. van Ewijk, M. Grimes, C. Yirenkyi, F. Onyeka, B. Thomas-Asante, L. Tchaouna, T. Awoniyi — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Jay Dasilva (3.8 per match over six appearances, one goal and one assist) and V. Torp (3.8 per match over six appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Coventry’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Coventry (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jay Dasilva averages 1.0 tackles per 90 over 976 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Ipswich XI (4-2-3-1): K. Scherpen, D. O'Shea, I. Diop, L. Davis, J. Greaves, J. Enciso, S. Lukić, E. Palacios, D. Maeda, A. Fatawu, Emersonn — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Marcelino Núñez (4.9 per match over four appearances, two goals) and Dara O'Shea (4.0 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Ipswich’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Ipswich (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Marcelino Núñez averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 359 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last five appearances. Dara O'Shea averages 1.5 tackles per 90 over 1215 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premier League · Coventry Building Society Arena
- Head-to-head (last 6): Coventry 1 · draws 0 · Ipswich 5 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Coventry 2W 0D 3L · Ipswich 2W 0D 3L
Coventry v Ipswich (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Coventry for / against | Line | Ipswich for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.38 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.5 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.88 for · 16.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11.25 for · 17.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.63 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.5 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.38 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Coventry
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi n 8 | 60.9 | 3.1 | 1.5 | — |
| A. Amenda n 8 | 65.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| E. Mason-Clark n 8 | 54.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 | — |
| F. Onyeka n 8 | 58.8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | — |
| G. Hamer n 8 | 56.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Torp n 8 | 44.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| E. Simms n 8 | 32.8 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| T. Awoniyi n 8 | 53.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| S. Cherif n 8 | 43.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| B. Thomas-Asante n 8 | 44.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| V. Torp n 8 | 44.5 | 1 | 0.5 |
| E. Simms n 8 | 32.8 | 1.4 | 0 |
| E. Mason-Clark n 8 | 54.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. Rudoni n 8 | 67 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| G. Hamer n 8 | 56.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Torp n 8 | 44.5 | 2.8 |
| S. Mfuni n 8 | 77 | 2.6 |
| M. Grimes n 8 | 88 | 2 |
| Y. Gboho n 8 | 67.6 | 1.8 |
| T. Sakamoto n 8 | 66.8 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Bentley n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| C. Rushworth n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
Ipswich
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Flemming n 8 | 30.1 | 3 | 1.5 | — |
| S. Lukić n 8 | 62.1 | 2.7 | 0.5 | — |
| Kasey McAteer n 8 | 40.5 | 2.5 | 1.4 | — |
| A. Fatawu n 8 | 56.1 | 2.2 | 2.6 | — |
| Cédric Kipré n 8 | 60.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z. Flemming n 8 | 30.1 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Jaden Philogene-Bidace n 8 | 50 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Emersonn n 8 | 60.9 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| Kasey McAteer n 8 | 40.5 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| J. Enciso n 8 | 81.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom n 8 | 29.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Jack Clarke n 8 | 38.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Z. Flemming n 8 | 30.1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Emersonn n 8 | 60.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Leif Davis n 8 | 73.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Florentino n 8 | 62.5 | 3.4 |
| E. Palacios n 8 | 62 | 3.4 |
| S. Lukić n 8 | 62.1 | 2.7 |
| A. Fatawu n 8 | 56.1 | 2.2 |
| Dara O'Shea n 8 | 90 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Walton n 8 | 90 | 3.6 |
| K. Scherpen n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Coventry v Ipswich — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-12-29 Coventry 0–2 Ipswich
- 2025-12-06 Ipswich 3–0 Coventry
- 2025-02-08 Coventry 1–4 Ipswich
- 2024-04-30 Coventry 1–2 Ipswich
- 2023-12-02 Ipswich 2–1 Coventry
- 2020-03-07 Ipswich 0–1 Coventry
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Coventry and Ipswich?
- In their last 6 meetings, Coventry won 1, Ipswich won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Coventry and Ipswich?
- Recent form — Coventry 2W 0D 3L; Ipswich 2W 0D 3L.
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