West Brom 2-0 Ipswich – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates West Brom at 45%, yet in-form Ipswich provide a compelling counter-argument — this West Brom vs Ipswich fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
West Brom welcome Ipswich to The Hawthorns in Championship (matchday 17). Kick-off is Saturday 25 November 2023 at 17:30 UK time.
Form Guide
West Brom — last 10 games: 5W 3D 2L, averaging 1.80 points per game. Last five: D W W W L. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 0.80 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches.
West Brom's form when playing at home: 6W 2D 2L across their last 10 home games (2.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Across their last 10 games, Ipswich have recorded 7W 3D 0L — 2.40 PPG. Last five: W W D D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.40 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
When travelling, Ipswich have posted 6W 4D 0L from their last 10 away outings — 2.20 PPG. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from their last 10 away games (50%) — they are hard to break down on the road.
Form points away from home here. Ipswich's 2.40 PPG return is 0.60 points per game ahead of West Brom's 1.80 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
Trading Patterns
West Brom in-play and half-time data (last 62 games, 31 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; of the 18 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 33%; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games).
Ipswich in-play and half-time data (last 62 games, 31 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 74% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 64% of those occasions; they lead at the break 53% of the time; of the 9 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 67%; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they keep a clean sheet 47% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — West Brom 52% versus Ipswich 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (West Brom 42% | Ipswich 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects West Brom 1.31 xG and Ipswich 0.94 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: West Brom attack 1.069 / defence 0.791 | Ipswich attack 0.968 / defence 0.903. League average goals — home 1.352 / away 1.223. West Brom have a tight defence (rating 0.791), which is pulling Ipswich's projected output down. Data: built from West Brom's last 62 games and Ipswich's last 16.
Result probabilities: West Brom 45% | Draw 28% | Ipswich 27%. Fair-value odds: West Brom 2.22 | Draw 3.52 | Ipswich 3.76. West Brom hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (28%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 39% | BTTS Yes probability 44% | Total xG 2.24. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 61% — total xG of 2.24 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 56% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, West Brom are the pick at 45% — moderate model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Ipswich (2.40 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — the model adjusts for opposition strength, which raw form results do not. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on West Brom offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.24 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 61% — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 56% on No. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: West Brom 60% (last 10 home games) | Ipswich 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: West Brom vs Ipswich | Competition: Championship, matchday 17 | Venue: The Hawthorns • Kick-off: Saturday 25 November 2023 at 17:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: West Brom 45% | Draw 28% | Ipswich 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 39% (Under 61%) | BTTS Yes 44% (No 56%) | xG West Brom 1.31 / Ipswich 0.94 • Poisson strength factors: West Brom attack 1.069 / def 0.791 | Ipswich attack 0.968 / def 0.903 | league avg home 1.352 / away 1.223 • Poisson stance: West Brom (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.31
West Brom xG
Expected Goals
0.94
Ipswich xG
44%
BTTS
66%
Over 1.5
39%
Over 2.5
19%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ West Brom vs Ipswich FAQs
What time does West Brom vs Ipswich kick off?
West Brom vs Ipswich kicked off at 17:30 UK time on Saturday 25 November 2023 at The Hawthorns.
What was the final score in West Brom vs Ipswich?
West Brom 2 - 0 Ipswich.
Where is West Brom vs Ipswich being played?
The match is being played at The Hawthorns.
What competition is West Brom vs Ipswich part of?
West Brom vs Ipswich is a Championship fixture (matchday 17) (England).
Who is favourite to win West Brom vs Ipswich?
Our statistical model gives West Brom a 45% chance of winning, Ipswich a 27% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making West Brom the favourite.
Will both teams score in West Brom vs Ipswich?
Our model estimates a 44% probability that both West Brom and Ipswich will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (56%).
Will West Brom vs Ipswich have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 39%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (61%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from West Brom's attack rating (1.07) and Ipswich's defence rating (0.90), the model arrives at 1.31 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Ipswich's attack versus West Brom's defence, projects 0.94 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from West Brom's last 62 games and Ipswich's last 16 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.7%. Close behind: 0-0 (12.3%), 1-0 (12.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 39% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
West Brom Win
45%
2.22
28%
3.52
27%
3.76
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.9%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
0 – 0
10.6%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.31
West Brom xG
Total xG
2.24
0.94
Ipswich xG
2.22
45%
Home win
3.52
28%
Draw
3.76
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
66%
Over 1.5
1.52
34%
Under 1.5
2.94
39%
Over 2.5
2.56
61%
Under 2.5
1.64
19%
Over 3.5
5.26
81%
Under 3.5
1.23
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
44%
BTTS Yes
2.25
56%
BTTS No
1.80
Clean Sheet
39%
2.55
27%
3.69
Win to Nil
18%
5.66
7%
13.88
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.6 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 13.9 | 13.0 | 6.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ West Brom vs Ipswich Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for West Brom vs Ipswich?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are West Brom and Ipswich expected to score?
The model projects 1.31 expected goals for West Brom and 0.94 for Ipswich, a combined total of 2.24.
How confident is the prediction model for West Brom vs Ipswich?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
West Brom come into this having played 62 games, going 25W 17D 20L for 1.48 points per game. Their last five reads D-W-W-W-L.
On the other side, Ipswich sit at 2.21 PPG from 62 outings (40W 17D 5L), a run that reads W-W-D-D-W across their last five.
Ipswich carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.73 PPG clear of West Brom — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
West Brom's home form reads 16W 9D 6L across their last 31 home games, a 1.84 PPG return.
Away from home, Ipswich have taken 2.00 points per game from their last 31 away games (17W 11D 3L).
The Goals Picture
West Brom are averaging 1.37 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per game recently; Ipswich are on 2.21 scored and 0.90 conceded.
Defensively: West Brom have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their games; Ipswich in 47% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 62 Results
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❓ West Brom vs Ipswich Form FAQs
What form are West Brom and Ipswich in coming into this match?
West Brom have gone 25W 17D 20L in their last 62 games (1.48 PPG), while Ipswich have gone 40W 17D 5L in their last 62 (2.21 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — West Brom at home or Ipswich away?
Ipswich's away record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — West Brom at home: 1.84 PPG; Ipswich away: 2.00 PPG.
Have West Brom or Ipswich been keeping clean sheets recently?
West Brom have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their recent games, Ipswich in 47%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 4 H2H matches in our data, going back to November 2023. All of them came in Championship. The most recent was on 25 April 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
West Brom's record when hosting Ipswich specifically: 1W 1D 0L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
1
West Brom
2
Draws
1
Ipswich
Recent Meetings
❓ West Brom vs Ipswich H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between West Brom and Ipswich?
Across the 4 head-to-head matches in our data, West Brom have won 1, Ipswich have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did West Brom and Ipswich last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 25 April 2026: West Brom 0-0 Ipswich.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
West Brom are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 15% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Ipswich are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 52% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 19% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 75% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — West Brom 42%, Ipswich 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (West Brom) and 48% (Ipswich).
On the defensive side: West Brom keep a clean sheet in 52% of their matches; Ipswich in 45%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = West Brom home games / Ipswich away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ West Brom vs Ipswich Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in West Brom and Ipswich matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 42% of West Brom's recent matches and 52% of Ipswich's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are West Brom and Ipswich matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of West Brom's recent games and 48% of Ipswich's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do West Brom and Ipswich matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of West Brom's recent matches and 74% of Ipswich's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
West Brom cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Ipswich.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
West Brom beat Ipswich 2-0 at The Hawthorns, Regular Season - 17, in the Championship. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting West Brom 1.31 xG and Ipswich 0.94 xG, a combined 2.24. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Ipswich landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of West Brom attack 1.07 / defence 0.79 against Ipswich attack 0.97 / defence 0.90, drawn from 62/16 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it West Brom 45% | Draw 28% | Ipswich 27%, with West Brom to win its most likely call at 45%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 39%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 66% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 44% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (West Brom 42%, Ipswich 60%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
West Brom's trading profile (62 games, 31 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and duly kept one.
Ipswich's trading profile (62 games, 31 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 47% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Ipswich arrived the stronger side — 2.21 PPG against 1.48. Form was overturned, with West Brom winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. West Brom (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.87 average — tighter than their form line. Ipswich (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.68 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 0.90 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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