Worthing vs Ipswich Town U21 preview and prediction
The match
The National League Cup sees Worthing take on Ipswich Town U21 on Tuesday 13 October, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Sussex Transport Community Stadium.
Form guide
Worthing's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Solihull Moors 5–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Ipswich Town U21's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with West Bromwich Albion U21 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 4 of their last 5. They average 1.5 scored and 3.5 conceded.
Worthing arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.6 for Worthing and 0.9 for Ipswich Town U21. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 59%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Worthing 56%, draw 17%, Ipswich Town U21 27%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.40.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Worthing to win – a 56% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.77, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Worthing 1–0 Ipswich Town U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Worthing56%fair 1.77 · @1.95
Draw17%fair 5.94 · @3.60
Ipswich Town U2127%fair 3.74 · @3.00
2.50Expected goals
1.57Worthing xG
0.93Ipswich Town U21 xG
59%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–08%
0–18%
From our goals model: Worthing 1.6 – 0.9 Ipswich Town U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Worthing to win✗
56%
1.77
1.95 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.20
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.71
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Worthing / FT Worthing✗
31%
3.18
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.78
–
Form
Worthing – last 6
WWDWWW
10 Oct
vs Solihull Moors
5–0
W
3 Oct
@ Gateshead
2–1
W
29 Sep
@ Yeovil Town
1–1
D
26 Sep
vs FC Halifax Town
2–1
W
19 Sep
@ Hartlepool
3–1
W
15 Sep
vs AFC Hornchurch
1–0
W
2.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ipswich Town U21 – last 6
DLLWLL
9 Oct
vs West Bromwich Albion U21
2–2
D
6 Oct
@ Peterborough
1–4
L
22 Sep
@ Luton
0–6
L
15 Sep
@ Bromley U21
4–2
W
11 Sep
@ Sunderland U21
2–4
L
8 Sep
@ AFC Hornchurch
0–3
L
1.5Scored / game
3.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Worthing and Ipswich Town U21.
What is the prediction for Worthing vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our pick is Worthing to win with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Worthing vs Ipswich Town U21?
On our numbers Worthing have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Ipswich Town U21 27%.
How many goals will there be in Worthing vs Ipswich Town U21?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Worthing vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our predicted score is Worthing 1–0 Ipswich Town U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Worthing vs Ipswich Town U21?
Worthing vs Ipswich Town U21 (National League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Sussex Transport Community Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.