Derby County - Ipswich Town prediction 7 February 2026

Derby County vs Ipswich Town prediction looks ahead to the Championship clash on February 7, 2026. Based on recent form and head-to-head records, Ipswich Town enters as the slight favourite with a 40% win probability, while Derby County and a draw each sit at 30%.

Team Form

Derby County's last five home matches have produced mixed results: two wins and three losses (L, W, L, W, L). They have struggled for consistency at Pride Park, conceding in four of those five outings. Ipswich Town's away form tells a different story — unbeaten in their last five on the road with two wins and three draws (W, D, D, W, D). The Tractor Boys have kept two clean sheets in that run and shown defensive solidity.

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, the head-to-head record is narrowly balanced: Derby County have won 6, Ipswich Town have won 6, and there have been 2 draws in 14 meetings. Before this fixture, the most recent clash was on August 30, 2025, at Portman Road, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Ipswich won the last encounter at Pride Park (2-0 in April 2023), while Derby's last home win over Ipswich dates back further in the record.

League Table Positions

League table data was not available in this dataset, so a direct comparison of points and standing cannot be made. However, form and head-to-head statistics already give a strong indication of the relative strengths.

Win Probability: Derby County or Ipswich Town?

We calculate the win probabilities as follows: Derby County win – 30%, Draw – 30%, Ipswich Town win – 40%. This assessment is based on Ipswich's current unbeaten away run, Derby's inconsistent home form, and a head-to-head record that slightly favours the away side in recent meetings. Home advantage is factored in, but Ipswich's resilience on the road makes them the more likely winner.

Odds & Match Prediction

Specific odds were not provided in the JSON data, so we cannot quote bookmaker prices. However, based purely on the stats, Ipswich Town are predicted to edge this contest. The final match prediction leans towards an away win or a draw, with a 1-0 or 2-1 scoreline a realistic outcome for the visitors.