Ipswich Town vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

These two sides have been struggling at the wrong end of the table this season, and despite both needing a win, each team will eventually cancel each other, and a high-scoring draw could be on the cards.

Ipswich Town have only won once in their previous five, remaining winless all season at Portman Road. However, the Tractor Boys have drawn four of their last five home games - including a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. After rescuing a draw in their last game against Newcastle United, Crystal Palace are winless in their previous four.

Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace are both chasing their first clean sheet in five, with both teams scoring in four of the last five fixtures involving both sides. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the previous five meetings between the two teams, with the hosts failing to keep a clean sheet in the last three meetings between the two sides.

We predict a draw and goals between the two teams.

Ipswich 2-2 Crystal Palace

Two sides, who will be desperate for a win on Tuesday, meet at Portman Road as Ipswich Town hosts Crystal Palace.

Date: 03/12/2024
Location: Portman Road, Ipswich.
Kick-Off: 7.30 pm

Despite being in December, these games will be looked upon as potentially season-defining in the long run, and whoever comes out the victor in this one will more than likely strengthen their chances of survival come the end of the season. Kieran McKenna and Oliver Glasner will hope their respective sides, will capture victory as teams around them also have potentially tricky fixtures in their hectic schedule.

Ipswich Town were tipped by many to struggle this season, and whilst, admittedly, the Tractor Boys’ league position doesn’t make for good reading, Kieran McKenna can be proud knowing his side have shown outstanding effort and picked up brilliant results against the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United this season. The hosts are 19th in the Premier League with nine points but are five points clear of their fellow promoted team, Southampton. A win would move Ipswich Town three points clear of the drop zone, with teams around them still to play, and they would move three points clear of their opponents.

As for Crystal Palace, it’s well known that this season has not gone the way Oliver Glasner may have hoped, considering their end of the season towards the latter stages of the campaign last year. The Eagles are 17th in the Premier League after 13 games, with only one win all season and nine points gained. A win would give Glasner’s side the same hypothetical situation as Ipwish Town and move the Eagles three points clear of the relegation zone with other teams yet to play.

The two teams last met in a competitive aspect in 2017 in the EFL Cup. Crystal Palace were the victors that day, with a James McArthur Brace securing a 2-1 victory for the Eagles.

The game will be available on Amazon Prime.

Jacob Greaves, Nathan Broadhead, Cheidozie Ogbene and George Hirst remain unavailable for Ipswich Town.

Adam Wharton remains unavailable for Crystal Palace, and traditionally, Oliver Glasner likes to utilise the back three formations.

The recent history between the two sides suggests that Crystal Palace are the favourites for this contest despite both teams' league standings. The Eagles have won the last three meetings between the two teams, with Ipswich Town failing to keep a clean sheet in their previous four with the visitors. Crystal Palace have also shown a great tendency in this fixture, scoring first in four of the last five meetings between the two sides.

Kieran McKenna’s side come into this game on the back of some less-than-desirable form, although their losses haven’t been by a considerable amount. Ipswich Town have lost twice in their previous five by a single goal to Brentford and Nottingham Forest. The hosts have drawn twice in their last five games and have also accomplished their only win since their return to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory away at Tottenham Hotspur.

At home, Ipswich Town needs to make their ground a fortress and make it impossible for teams to pick up any points. Ipswich Town are yet to win at home this season. However, they have drawn four of their last five home games this season and have only lost twice at Portman Road this season - to Merseyside clubs. The Tractor Boys’ most recent game was a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest away from home.

Compared to their hosts, Crystal Palace find it extremely difficult to maintain any form on their travels. The Eagles are winless away from home this season, with three draws and three losses in six Premier League away games. The visitors have averaged 0.5 points per game away from home, with the Eagles failing to keep a clean sheet on their travels this season.

In their most recent fixture, Crystal Palace secured a dramatic point at home to Newcastle United. Marc Geuhi had the unfortunate nation of scoring an own goal just inside the first ten minutes after the interval. With the game reaching its conclusion, Daniel Munoz stepped up for Crystal Palace to score a last-gasp equaliser in the 94th minute. Their most recent away fixture was a 2-2 draw away at Villa Park.

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