Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Still reeling from the aftermath of a 4-1 defeat to Aston Villa, hosts Newcastle now turn their attention to the visiting Ipswich Town on Saturday at the St James’ Park. Fabian Schär provided the lone spark for the Magpies with their only goal of the match, while Ipswich endured another rough outing, crashing to a 4-0 defeat against Arsenal — their 20th loss of a brutal campaign.

Current Standings: Currently Newcastle  is in 5th position in the table with 59 points from 33 games, while the visitors continue to struggle placed 18th in the table with 21 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: With 5 wins in 9 games, it's Newcastle who holds the bragging rights in this rivalry, which has produced 3  draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Newcastle United Preview

Riding high on five straight league wins, the Magpies were stunned by a 4-1 thumping at Villa Park. Unai Emery’s clever tweak—tucking his wingers inside to flood the midfield—left Sandro Tonali exposed and Newcastle scrambling. 

Villa’s second and third goals were a masterclass in exploiting that tactical gap, and Eddie Howe had no answers. Outsmarted by Emery last time out, Eddie Howe will be eager to set the record straight as Newcastle prepare to host Ipswich on Saturday. The defeat saw Eddie Howe’s men drop from 3rd to 5th in the table, with just two points separating them from Nottingham Forest. A win on Saturday could lift the Magpies back into 3rd—at least for the time being.

Alexander Isak torched Ipswich with a hat-trick in their last meeting, and with 30 goals already this season, the Swede will be hungry to add more to his tally. At home, the Magpies has only faced one loss in the last six games and one draw in the last 19 games. 

Team News 

Fabian Schär's absence from this week's training images has sparked concern ahead of Newcastle's clash with Ipswich, especially with Botman and Lascelles still sidelined. With defensive options thinning, Emil Krafth could be thrust into an emergency centre-back role. 

Newcastle United  Probable XI - Pope(GK); Trippier, Krafth, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes

Ipswich Town FC Preview

Over Easter Weekend, Ipswich endured a bruising four-goal defeat—mirroring their upcoming opponents. With only five games to go, the Tractor Boys are now on the verge of dropping back to the Championship.Sitting 18th in the league, Ipswich are now a daunting 15 points away from a safe zone, making their survival hopes increasingly slim.A loss on the weekend would see them relegated. 

Liam Delap, 22, has been a key attacking force for Ipswich this season, with 14 goal contributions in 32 Premier League appearances. Scoring twice in his last four games, he's primed to lead the charge as Ipswich fights to stay afloat.

Team News 

Ipswich’s defensive woes deepen as Davis begins a three-match ban for his red card, pushing McKenna’s list of absentees close to double digits. With Conor Townsend nursing a thigh issue, Cameron Burgess may be called into action at left-back, though Ben Godfrey could also be an emergency option at St James' Park. 

Ipswich Town Probable XI - Palmer (GK); Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Burgess; Morsy, Cajuste; Johnson, Enciso, Clarke; Delap

NEWCASTLE UNITED vs IPSWICH TOWN FC
Winning Prediction

Newcastle can't afford to slip any further down the table, with sixth-place Chelsea just two points behind. Expect the Magpies to go all-out attacking, aiming to replicate their dominant 4-0 win over Ipswich. For the Tractor Boys, it’s about holding firm at the back and scraping at least a point from a tough encounter. Nevertheless, we expect a comfortable win for the hosts on Saturday. 

Newcastle United to Win (3-0)

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