Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers Prediction and Betting Tips | August 9, 2023

Ipswich Town host Bristol Rovers at the Portman Road Stadium on Wednesday (August 9) in the first round of the EFL Cup.

The hosts achieved promotion from League One last season. In their first Championship game in five years, Ipswich beat Sunderland 2-1. Nathan Broadbead and George Hirst getting on the scoresheet before Sunderland bagged a late consolation.

Ipswich lost 1-0 to Colchester Town at this stage of the cup competition last season and will hope for better luck this time.

Bristol, meanwhile, were also in action at the weekend, drawing 1-1 with Porstmouth in their League One opener. Luke Thomas opened the scoring for the Pirates midway through the first half before Portsmouth scored a late equaliser.

Ipswich have won two of their last three games after winning one of their previous five. They have won their last eight competitive games at the Portman Road Stadium.

Bristol, meanwhile, are on a three-game unbeaten streak after losing four of five games. They are, however, winless in five away games and could lose this one.

Prediction: Ipswich 2-0 Bristol

Tip 1 - Result: Ipswich

Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Three of their last four meetings have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both teams have scored in one of their last five games.)