- Date and Time: December 27, 2024, 20:15 GMT+1
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
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Arsenal
Arsenal got their revenge after drawing against Everton by defeating Crystal Palace twice in quick succession — first in the EFL Cup and then in the Premier League. Eight goals scored in two games is a good sign, but three conceded is the opposite.
The gap with Liverpool remains significant, and tough matches are ahead for the Gunners. Any result other than a victory against Ipswich will be considered a failure for the hosts, and Mikel Arteta faces the task of reigniting the high-energy Arsenal that dazzled at the start of the season.
Fired up 😤
📺 See how the touchline reacted to our 5-1 win against Crystal Palace with Bench Cam 👇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 23, 2024
However, Arsenal were dealt with a massive injury blow. Bukayo Saka has been sidelined, and there is no exact information about his recovery time. However, there are rumours that he won’t return to the squad until spring. Against this background, the Gunners might try to sign someone during the winter transfer window to fill the gap.
Kai Havertz is tipped to occupy the right flank in Saka’s absence, with Gabriel Jesus retaining his role as the central striker.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich’s brief celebration of their second Premier League win this season was cut short by a heavy 4-0 defeat to Newcastle. The Magpies inflicted their biggest defeat of the season on their opponents.
The defeat brought Ipswich to the 19th place in the standings. Their main goal will be to survive in the relegation battle and coming up against Arsenal, a draw will be equal to victory for the guests.
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) December 21, 2024
Ahead of the clash, McKenna emphasized the importance of resilience and maintaining the right mentality as his team faces the league’s heavyweights.
Ipswich’s top scorer Liam Delap will return to action after serving a suspension. However, captain Sam Morsy’s absence due to suspension is a major blow. In his absence we expect Jens Cajuste and Kalvin Phillips to appear in the defence while the rest of the lineup is likely to remain unchanged.
Bet hereArsenal vs Ipswich Town Prediction
- Pick: Arsenal to Win (-2.5) Handicap
- Odds: 2.13 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Arsenal 4-1 Ipswich Town
Arsenal have experienced a difficult period but they seem to have bounced back after a dominant performance against Crystal Palace. Ipswich, on the other hand, are unlikely to repeat Everton’s feat away and upset the Gunners.
Even without Bukayo Saka, Arsenal’s attack remains ferocious for the rivals. Gabriel Jesus has been in red-hot form, netting five goals in the previous two matches. He will surely lead the way for the hosts.
Ipswich will certainly play as the underdogs and sit back in the defence. They looked dismal against Newcastle and will likely struggle to put up any resistance against Arsenal. We suggest picking the following option: Arsenal to win with a handicap (-2.5).
Arsenal vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 3.5 Goals
- Odds: 2.01 (22Bet)
Arsenal have had mixed results recently. Sometimes their matches are prolific, while others have been frustratingly low-scoring affairs. However, against Ipswich, the Gunners are expected to come out firing from the opening whistle, aiming to establish their dominance early on.
Forward together ⚡ pic.twitter.com/JAditHNPjz
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 23, 2024
In this match, the Londoners will try to use one of their main weapons; set pieces. With towering centre-backs like Gabriel and William Saliba posing a constant aerial threat, Ipswich’s defence, already prone to lapses, could find it difficult to cope with Arsenal’s precision from corners and free kicks.
Ipswich have already demonstrated that their defence lacks reliability, but they will try to sting on counterattacks. We anticipate an entertaining clash and our second pick for this encounter would be over 3.5 goals.
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