Match context and form
Hull City welcome Ipswich Town to the MKM Stadium on 25/11/2025 in what promises to be a nervy Championship clash under referee Lewis Smith. Both sides arrive in decent league positions — Hull sat sixth with 25 points from 16 games, Ipswich close behind in eighth with 24 points from 15 — and recent results suggest a game that could tilt either way. Hull were edged 3-2 away at Queens Park Rangers on 22 November, a result that left Joe Gelhardt as Hull’s standout performer in that fixture, while Ipswich were held to a 0-0 draw with Wrexham; Sindre Walle Egeli carried Ipswich’s best rating from their last outing.
Hull’s rhythm at home has been productive in attack: they have netted 15 goals at home and boast a high over-2.5 rate, with 75% of their matches producing more than two goals. Ipswich counter with an efficient profile — fewer goals conceded overall and a superior shots and attack volume, averaging more than 16 shots per match and close to 100 attacks per game. Those numbers hint at a side comfortable pressing and creating chances, even away from Portman Road.
Tactical indicators and head-to-head
Statistically Ipswich look the more dangerous outfit: their shots on goal and dangerous attacks averages outpace Hull’s, and the bookmakers reflect that trust in an away tilt — Ipswich are priced as the 1.85 away choice while Hull are longer at 4.10. Historically this pairing has produced fireworks; the most recent meeting finished 3-3, a reminder that defensive frailties on both ends can lead to open, high-scoring contests. Both teams have recorded three clean sheets so far, but the combined offensive output and Hull’s tendency for high-scoring home games create the conditions for goals.
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Betting suggestion
My top pick for this fixture leans on the bookies and the underlying numbers: back Ipswich Town to win (Away) in the 1X2 market at the available price of 1.85. Ipswich’s greater shot volume and attacking activity combined with a steadier defensive record on paper make them the marginal favourite, and the price offers reasonable value relative to that edge. As always, manage your stake and factor in the match’s volatility — recent H2H encounters and Hull’s propensity for open home games mean the contest can swing quickly, so treat the pick with disciplined bankroll control.