Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: 21th December 2024
- Kickoff time: 15:00
- Venue: Portman Road
Ipswich Town take on Newcastle United for the first time since 2017, when they last met in the Championship. The two sides have met eight times in the Premier League, with the Magpies losing just once.
The Tractor Boys are the only side in the Premier League without a home win this season. They have drawn four matches at the Portman Road while losing the other four clashes.
The Magpies are coming into the game in fine form. They have won their last two matches and have scored seven goals in the 180 minutes.
Only two sides in Premier League history have not won any of their first 8 home matches and avoided relegation – Middlesbrough in 2000/01 and Brighton & Hove Albion in 2020/21.
Ipswich Town Team News
Chiedozie Ogbene, Janoi Donacien, George Hirst and Axel Tuanzebe are ruled out for Ipswich Town. Liam Delap is suspended after picking his 5th yellow card of the season.
Newcastle United News
Eddie Howe has a few injury issues this weekend, with Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, Callum Wilson, and Nick Pope ruled out. Joelinton is also unavailable after picking up his 5th yellow card of the season.
Predicted Lineups
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup: (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Muric
Defenders: Clarke, O’Shea, Burgess, Davis
Midfielders: Morsy, Cajuste, Clarke, Chaplin, Hutchinson
Forward: Szmodics
Newcastle United Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Dubravka
Defenders: Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall,
Midfielders: Tonali, Guimares, Willock
Forward: Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United H2H Record
Ipswich Town won the most recent meeting with Newcastle United in 2017, but that remains their only win in the last six meetings. They have lost three times in those matches while drawing the other two.
Key players to watch in Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United
Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town)
Sammie Szmodics scored against Newcastle United last season when he was paying for Blackburn Rovers. He has three goals in the league this season but is still hunting for his first at Portman Road.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
Alexander Isak has scored 20 goals in the Premier League this calendar year – only Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer have more. He has an impressive record against promoted sides with 10 goals in 11 matches, and will be looking to add to his tally.
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Prediction
Ipswich Town are yet to win at home, while Newcastle United are in fine form. It is difficult to see anything apart from a win for the Magpies this weekend, and that, too, by a big scoreline.
Prediction: Ipswich Town 0-4 Newcastle United
Where to watch Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United?
A. Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United takes place on 21st December.
Q. Where can you watch Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United?
A. Ipswich Town are bound to lost 4-0 to Newcastle United.
Q. What is the recent result of Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United?
A. Ipswich Town won 3-1 when they faced Newcastle United in 2017.