Bet Builder Tip For Birmingham vs Ipswich

As the new Championship season kicks off at St. Andrew’s, we’ve crafted a value-packed Bet Builder for Birmingham City vs Ipswich Town. This trio of selections combines goal potential and attacking intent, setting you up for a lively Friday night punt.

Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Birmingham vs Ipswich, which has been placed with Bet365:

⚽ Both Teams to Score

A goal at both ends looks highly likely given the form and attacking setup of both squads. Birmingham were rampant at home during their League One-winning campaign, remaining unbeaten at St. Andrew’s all season (W19, D4). With a sharp front line led by Jay Stansfield and bolstered by Demarai Gray and Tommy Doyle, the Blues have no shortage of forward options.

Equally, Ipswich have proven they know where the net is, scoring freely in pre-season with four wins from four, including victories against Aberdeen and Charlton. Kieran McKenna’s men might be licking their wounds after a Premier League relegation, but their summer recruitment and form suggest they’ll come out swinging.

Notably, both sides have attacking full-backs and high-tempo midfielders which should contribute to an open game. Ipswich may be winless at St. Andrew’s in seven visits, but they’ve often made life difficult for the hosts—suggesting goals will be traded.

Given Birmingham’s attacking overhaul and Ipswich’s energetic pre-season form, both teams finding the net feels like a solid foundation for this bet.

🎯 Sammie Szmodics – 2+ Shots on Target

Sammie Szmodics comes into this fixture as one of the brightest attacking threats in Ipswich’s lineup. After a strong 2024-25 season, he remains a key figure in Kieran McKenna’s plans. With Liam Delap now gone and Chuba Akpom potentially unavailable, Szmodics is expected to shoulder more attacking responsibility in this opening fixture.

He operates in the number ten role, often drifting into dangerous pockets between the lines, where he’s able to shoot early and often. With creative midfielders behind him like Matusiwa and Taylor, he’ll likely be fed consistent service throughout the game.

Birmingham’s back line, while full of promise, is still adjusting to Championship-level intensity. With new arrivals like Phil Neumann and Bright Osayi-Samuel still bedding in, Szmodics should find opportunities to get his shots away.

Given his positioning, pre-season sharpness, and Birmingham’s ongoing defensive transition, backing Szmodics to hit the target at least twice offers strong upside.

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🎯 Jay Stansfield – 2+ Shots on Target

Jay Stansfield is poised to lead the line for Birmingham after a stellar campaign in League One, where he bagged 19 goals. With Kyogo Furuhashi pushing for a starting role but still adapting, it’s Stansfield who should spearhead the attack against Ipswich.

What stands out is his work rate and constant movement across the front. Stansfield isn’t just a poacher—he creates chances for himself with smart runs and isn’t shy about pulling the trigger from range. With service from the likes of Demarai Gray and Anderson, he’ll have opportunities to work the Ipswich goalkeeper.

Ipswich’s defence, meanwhile, has seen some disruption. Conor Townsend is out injured, while Harry Clarke and Wes Burns are also absent. That reshuffled backline could provide Stansfield with more space to operate and exploit the gaps.

Considering the Blues are at home and likely to be on the front foot, Stansfield testing the keeper twice feels more than reasonable—and crucial to this bet builder’s success.

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