- Date and Time: Saturday, December 21, 2024. 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich, England
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Ipswich
Kieran McKenna celebrated three years in charge at Ipswich earlier this week, and the Tractor Boys have reignited their hopes of remaining in the Premier League. A vital win over the Wolves at Molineux means that Ipswich are just two points from safety and could move out of the relegation places this weekend.
It was a solid defensive display in the West Midlands last weekend, with Sam Morsy and Jens Cajuste playing pivotal roles in the holding midfield positions. At the very least, Ipswich will need to be solid defensively this weekend if they’re to upset the odds at home to Newcastle.
Three years of KMc. pic.twitter.com/OseXm7dkcA
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) December 16, 2024
The Tractor Boys have created high-quality chances in the final third throughout the season, scoring 13 goals from an open play xG of 16.17. However, they’ll need to be tougher to break down this weekend after conceding a high xGA of 33.60 and 23 goals overall.
Only Axel Tuanzebe has been ruled out due to injury this weekend. Harry Clarke will continue to play in the right-back position.
Newcastle
The away win will be a popular Ipswich vs Newcastle prediction this weekend, and it isn’t hard to make a case for the visitors following an excellent attacking display at home against Leicester last Saturday.
The Magpies scored four from an xG of 3.95, with Alexander Isak netting his seventh goal of an excellent campaign. Isak will lead the line again, with Harvey Barnes and Anthony Gordon expected to be deployed in the wide areas.
Nothing but net. 😍 pic.twitter.com/EMypwYS51a
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 17, 2024
Despite that big win over the Foxes, Newcastle are still underperforming in the xG metric after netting 17 from an xG of 18.32.
However, they’ve been solid defensively throughout the season, conceding 17 goals from an open play xGA of 22.9.
Eddie Howe will have a nearly fully fit squad of players to select from this weekend, as Sven Botman made his return to action for the reserves on Monday evening.
Bet hereIpswich vs Newcastle Prediction
- Pick: Newcastle to Win
- Odds: 1.71 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Ipswich 1-3 Newcastle
Ipswich would have gained confidence from their win at Wolves last Saturday. However, it’ll be a completely different proposition against a well-drilled Newcastle that looked back to their best in front of goal last weekend.
The Magpies boast excellent quality across the forward line. Midfielders like Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are able to control matches in the middle of the park.
Sliding into a new week. 😎🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/xpWJysMsnn
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 16, 2024
Ipswich’s home form has been underwhelming this term, as they are one of two teams yet to win in front of their home fans. They could be a team better suited to playing on the road, meaning that a win for the visitors looks to be the most logical betting angle.
Ipswich vs Newcastle Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 3.5 Goals
- Odds: 2.25 (22Bet)
When Newcastle are at their best in the attacking third, they’re challenging to stop. Their pace in the offensive areas looks to test Ipswich this weekend, and the fact that the hosts have conceded an average of 1.5 goals per match in home fixtures is a concern.
Ipswich’s offensive threat has also been evident this term, as they average one goal per game in the Premier League. Therefore, we could see both teams finding the net, with Newcastle eventually making their prowess count in the closing stages.
In terms of a betting angle for a goal scorer, it’s hard to overlook Isak. The Swedish international has already netted seven in 14 this season, operating near his xG of 7.32 in the Premier League.
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