Match Details
The upcoming match between Ipswich and Leicester is scheduled to take place on November 2, 2024, at Portman Road. It will be a Premier League fixture in the regular season with both teams vying for crucial points. The odds currently favor Ipswich with a winning probability of 44%, while the chances of a draw stand at approximately 26% and an away victory for Leicester are estimated at around 32%.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between these two teams, they have displayed relatively balanced performances. Their most recent meeting ended in a draw earlier this year when they faced each other in the Championship league. Historically, matches between Ipswich and Leicester tend to produce goals, often resulting in three or more being scored.
Team Form: Ipswich
Ipswich has been struggling recently as evidenced by their winless streak over their last six matches across all competitions. They have lost three games during this period while managing only three draws. In terms of goal-scoring ability, Ipswich has found the back of the net seven times but conceded thirteen goals.
Their performance in the Premier League hasn’t been much better either as they find themselves positioned just above relegation territory at 18th place with four points from nine matches played so far. At home, their record stands at two draws and two losses out of four games played.
In their most recent outing against Brentford, despite putting up a valiant effort scoring three goals through Szmodics (28′), Hirst (31′), and Delap (86′), it wasn’t enough to secure them any points as they succumbed to defeat by conceding four goals.
Team Form: Leicester
Leicester’s form has also been inconsistent lately with two wins accompanied by three defeats and one draw over their last six matches, including all competitions. Their away form has been particularly challenging with one win, one draw, and two losses in four games played.
Currently placed 15th in the Premier League standings with nine points from nine matches, Leicester’s goal difference stands at -4. They have scored a total of thirteen goals but conceded seventeen so far this season.
In their most recent match against Manchester United in the League Cup, they suffered a heavy defeat by conceding five goals while managing to score only twice through El Khannouss (33′) and Coady (45′).
Key Players
For Ipswich, George Hirst has shown promise as an attacker despite not yet finding the back of the net. His contributions on the field have been noteworthy and he will be looking to make his mark in this upcoming fixture. Additionally, Liam Delap’s recent performances have also caught attention with his ability to find scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
Leicester boasts talented players such as Jamie Vardy who consistently poses a threat to opposing defenses with his pace and clinical finishing abilities. Another player worth mentioning is Odsonne Édouard who has showcased great potential since joining Leicester during the transfer window.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performance trends, both teams are struggling defensively having conceded more than they would like. However, Ipswich seems to struggle more offensively compared to Leicester based on their lower number of goals scored overall this season.
Furthermore, considering Ipswich’s poor home record thus far coupled with Leicester’s mixed away form suggests that it could be a closely contested match where either team can come out victorious or settle for a draw given their current circumstances.
Prediction: Ipswich 1-1 Leicester
Given both teams’ inconsistent form leading up to this fixture along with their historical head-to-head records, it is likely that this match will end in a draw. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities defensively and may struggle to keep clean sheets. However, they also possess attacking threats capable of finding the back of the net. Therefore, a 1-1 scoreline seems like a probable outcome for this encounter between Ipswich and Leicester at Portman Road.
