Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Newcastle vs Ipswich in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

Fixture: Newcastle vs Ipswich
Date: Saturday 26 April 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: St. James' Park

Newcastle, with their strong home form and attacking options, are likely to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities. Ipswich, hampered by injuries and struggling for form, will need to be organised and disciplined to have any chance of getting a result.

Expect Newcastle to start aggressively, looking to exploit their home advantage and put early pressure on Ipswich. The visitors might look to sit deep and hit Newcastle on the counter, but their lack of key players could make this strategy difficult to execute effectively.

Match Prediction: Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich

Newcastle United have been in impressive form recently, showcasing their ambition to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League. Their last five matches have been a mix of dominant wins and a single setback.

Newcastle's form suggests they are peaking at the right time, with a balanced attack and a solid defence. Their home record has been particularly strong, which bodes well for this upcoming match.

Last 5 league matches:

• Loss: 1-4 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Win: 5-0 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Man United (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Leicester (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)
  

Ipswich Town are struggling at the bottom of the table, fighting to avoid relegation. Their recent form has been inconsistent.

Ipswich's form has been erratic, with a few positive results overshadowed by heavy defeats. Their away form has been slightly better than at home, but they face a tough challenge at St. James' Park.

Last 5 league matches:

• Loss: 0-4 vs Arsenal (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Wolves (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 2-4 vs Nott'm Forest (H)
  

Historically, Newcastle have had the upper hand in this fixture.

Newcastle have won three of the last five meetings, with one draw and one loss. This suggests they have a psychological edge over Ipswich, which could play a role in the upcoming match.

• Ipswich 0-4 Newcastle (21 December 2024)
• Newcastle 2-2 Ipswich (16 March 2002)
• Ipswich 0-1 Newcastle (09 December 2001)
• Ipswich 1-0 Newcastle (14 April 2001)
• Newcastle 2-1 Ipswich (04 November 2000)
  

• Jamaal Lascelles - Knee
• Lewis Hall -Foot
• Fabian Schär - Thigh (Doubt)
• Sven Botman - Knee (Doubt)

These injuries could affect Newcastle's defensive stability, but their recent performances suggest they have adapted well to these absences.

• Chiedozie Ogbene - Achilles
• Wes Burns - Knee
• Sammie Szmodics - Ankle
• Omari Hutchinson - Hamstring
• Arijanet Muric - Shoulder
• Jaden Philogene - Knee
• Kalvin Phillips - Knock
• Leif Davis - Suspended

Ipswich's injury list is extensive, which could severely hamper their chances of getting a positive result against a strong Newcastle side.

Pope; Trippier, Krafth, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes

Newcastle are likely to stick with their successful 4-3-3 formation, which has been effective in both attack and defence. The absence of key defenders may cause them to rely more on their midfield to provide defensive cover.

Walton; Tuanzebe, Woolfenden, Burgess, O'Shea; Cajuste, Morsy; Johnson, Enciso, Clarke; Delap

Given their injury crisis, Ipswich may opt for a more defensive setup, focusing on counter-attacking. The 4-2-3-1 formation could help them maintain a compact shape while looking to exploit any opportunities on the break.

• Alexander Isak vs Sam Morsy: Isak's goalscoring form will be crucial for Newcastle, and Morsy's role in breaking up play and starting counter attacks will be vital for Ipswich.
• Bruno Guimarães vs Jens Cajuste: Guimarães has been the heartbeat of Newcastle's midfield, and his battle with Cajuste, who will be looking to disrupt Newcastle's rhythm, could be pivotal.
  

Newcastle have scored 15 goals in their last four home matches, showcasing their formidable attacking prowess at St. James' Park.

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