Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Prediction: Ipswich will look to pressurise Leicester

Middlesbrough will welcome Ipswich Town at Riverside Stadium in Game Week 20 of the English Championship. Ipswich can put pressure on Leicester with a win. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Middlesbrough form

After defeating Preston North End with a four-goal margin at the Riverside, Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough faced Elland Road last weekend. To their surprise, Emmanuel Latte Lath scored in the third minute, giving the visitors an early lead. The game started off intensely, and Daniel Farke's Whites quickly responded with goals from Daniel James, Crysencio Summerville, and Joel Piroe, resulting in Boro's third defeat in their last 13 matches. Latte Lath managed to score a second goal towards the end of the first half, but it was only a consolation as Middlesbrough ultimately lost. Despite recent injury setbacks, Carrick's team is steadily climbing the Championship table and currently sits in 12th place, trailing sixth-placed Hull City by three points. Middlesbrough has performed exceptionally well in their last two home games, defeating league leaders Leicester City 1-0 and convincingly beating Preston, with goalkeeper Seny Dieng not having to make a single save.

Middlesbrough Predicted Lineup

Dieng; Van den Berg, Clarke, McNair, Bangura; Howson, Barlaser; Rogers, Crooks, Silvera; Lath

Ipswich Town form

The doubts surrounding Ipswich Town's chances of automatic promotion were quickly dispelled with their impressive victories against Millwall and Coventry in their last two home matches. While the team has been commended for their collective performance since joining the Championship, it was Wes Burns' moment of brilliance that secured a 2-0 lead against Coventry, with his curling trivela leaving goalkeeper Bradley Collins helpless.

Ipswich Town has made a strong start to their first season back in the Championship after a four-year absence. Currently, they sit just behind recently-relegated Leicester in the league standings, with a seven-point lead over third-placed Leeds. Their attacking prowess is evident with 41 goals scored in their first 19 league games, making them the most potent team in the division. Credit must also be given to defenders Luke Woolfenden and Cameron Burgess, who have only conceded eight goals in nine away matches.

The team's success can be attributed in part to the contributions of Leif Davis, who has been given the freedom to operate on the left flank due to Nathan Broadhead's shift into a central attacking role. Davis currently leads the Championship in assists with nine.

Overall, Ipswich Town has impressed with their performances and are well-positioned for a successful season in the Championship.

Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup

Hladky; Clarke, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis; Morsy, Taylor, Burns, Chaplin, Broadhead; Hirst

Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town Expert Tips

We anticipate an exciting and goal-filled match between Boro and Ipswich on Saturday, as both teams have strong attacking capabilities. While Ipswich has recently conceded two goals in each of their previous three away games, we are confident that their impressive offensive skills will enable them to secure at least one point in Teesside. Take a double bet on the away side with over 2.5 goals in the game.