Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa: Prediction, Preview And Betting Odds

While Ipswich have had a reasonably solid start, they are still winless and were quite fortunate to avoid defeat away at Southampton last weekend. We predict: Ipswich 1-2 Aston Villa.

Ipswich Town will host Aston Villa at Portman Road this Sunday in what promises to be an interesting matchup between two teams with contrasting ambitions this season.

• Date: 29/09/2024
• Kick-off time: 14:00
• Location: Portman Road, Ipswich

Ipswich are currently battling relegation in the Premier League despite promising performances. Their inability to convert chances into goals has been their downfall. They face a tough test against Aston Villa, who have been in excellent form. Villa's attacking trio of Watkins, Durán, and Rogers is a major threat.

Ipswich have shown resilience and could surprise, but Villa are expected to win. The match is likely to be a competitive one, as Ipswich have demonstrated their ability to frustrate and stifle more established teams. However, Villa's superior attacking options and recent form give them the edge.

Ipswich displayed resilience to recover from a deficit and secure a 1-1 draw against Southampton. This marks their third consecutive draw in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has been in impressive form, winning 2-1 against Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup and defeating Wolves 2-1 in the Premier League. They also secured victories over Young Boys, Everton, and Leicester City in their previous matches.

Ipswich Team News:

The Tractor Boys could be without Kalvin Phillips for a second successive week as the former England international battles with a minor thigh injury.

Harry Clarke and Nathan Broadhead remain on the sidelines, while Chiedozie Ogbene could make his first start for the side with Wes Burns potentially dropping out of the lineup.

Predicted lineup:

Muric; Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Ogbene, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap.

Aston Villa Team News:

Aston Villa have a fairly lengthy injury list with John McGinn, Jaden Philogene, Matty Cash, Robin Olsen, Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings all out with injury.

Diego Carlos is also a doubt which could mean Lamare Bogarde comes back in at right-back.

Predicted lineup:

Martínez; Bogarde, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins.

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