Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview
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Explore our detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.
Match Details
- Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town
- Date: Saturday, Mar 08 2025
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
As Crystal Palace prepare to host Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park, both teams find themselves at pivotal junctures in their Premier League campaigns. With contrasting fortunes in recent weeks, this encounter promises to be a fascinating clash of styles and ambitions.
Our Predictions for Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town
Crystal Palace will aim to leverage their home advantage and superior head-to-head record to secure a vital three points. Ipswich, desperate for a positive result, may adopt a cautious approach, looking to hit on the counter. Given Palace's recent form and Ipswich's struggles, a 2-0 victory for the hosts seems a likely outcome.
Match Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-0 Ipswich Town
Form Guide & Team Overview
Crystal Palace have shown a mixed bag of results in their last five outings. The Eagles have secured victories against Aston Villa (4-1) and Fulham (2-0), both showcasing their attacking prowess.
However, defeats to Everton (1-2) and Brentford (1-2) at home have highlighted vulnerabilities, particularly in defence. A notable away win at Manchester United (2-0) underscores their potential to upset the odds.
Ipswich Town are struggling to find their footing in the top flight. A string of defeats against Manchester United (2-3), Spurs (1-4), Southampton (1-2), and Liverpool (1-4) has left them languishing in the relegation zone. A solitary draw against Aston Villa (1-1) offers a glimmer of hope, but consistency remains elusive.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Crystal Palace has dominated this fixture, winning all four of the last six encounters with Ipswich. The most recent meeting saw Palace edge out a 1-0 victory at Portman Road in December 2024. Ipswich will be eager to break this streak and claim a rare victory over the Eagles.
Injury & Suspension Report
Crystal Palace are dealing with several injury concerns. Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are sidelined with knee injuries, while Jean-Philippe Mateta is recovering from a head injury. Joel Ward's status remains uncertain. Midfielder Will Hughes is ruled out due to suspension.
Ipswich Town's injury list is more extensive, with key players like, Conor Chaplin (knee), Cheidozie Ogbene (Achilles), and Wes Burns (knee) all expected unavailable. The absence of Christian Walton (groin) and Julio Enciso (knee) further complicates their selection dilemmas, while Kalvin Phillips (calf) and Omari Hutchinson (knee) are also doubts.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Nketiah
Ipswich (4-2-3-1) Palmer; O’Shea, Woolfenden, Greaves, Townsend; Cajuste, Morsy; Jaden, Taylor, Clarke; Delap
Ipswich's recent lineups have been less stable due to injuries, but they have typically employed a 4-2-3-1 setup, with Liam Delap as their focal point in attack.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
Jean-Philippe Mateta won't be fit, so Eddie Nketiah will be crucial for Palace, having struggled to score this season. His duel with Ipswich's defence, likely marshalled by Jacob Greaves, could be decisive. Eberechi Eze's creativity will also be pivotal in unlocking Ipswich's backline.
For Ipswich, Liam Delap's ability to exploit any defensive lapses from Palace will be key. His battle with Marc Guéhi could determine Ipswich's attacking success.
Fun Fact & Trivia
Crystal Palace have never lost to Ipswich in the Premier League, maintaining a perfect record in their encounters. This fixture also marks the first time Ipswich has visited Selhurst Park in the top flight since 1994, a match that ended in a 3-0 victory for Palace.
As the teams prepare to lock horns, all eyes will be on Selhurst Park to see if Ipswich can defy the odds or if Palace will continue their dominance in this fixture.
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