The Matchday 28 fixture in the Premier League between Crystal Palace and Ipswich will take place on March 8 at Selhurst Park in London. Crystal Palace vs. Ipswich: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Crystal Palace
The Londoners have been alternating between wins and losses in recent rounds. They seem to perform better away, having won three consecutive league matches on the road. However, at home, the club has not won in their last three Premier League encounters: a draw with Chelsea (1-1) and defeats to Brentford and Everton, both by a score of 1-2. Oliver Glasner's side is in 12th place, comfortably 19 points clear of the relegation zone.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in Crystal Palace's last seven Premier League matches.
- The club has not lost in 6 of their last 8 Premier League games (4 wins and 2 draws).
- Both teams have scored in the last eight home league matches for the Londoners.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Dean Henderson – Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi – Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Eberechi Eze, Tyrick Mitchell – Ismaila Sarr, Adam Wharton – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Midfielder Will Hughes is suspended for two matches. Midfielder Cheick Doucoure is out for the rest of the season due to injury.
Ipswich
In the previous round, the team lost away to Manchester United with a score of 3-2. Despite having a numerical advantage throughout the second half, Kieran McKenna's side could not capitalize. Thus, their winless streak in the Premier League has extended to eight matches (2 draws and 6 losses). Ipswich remains in the relegation zone, now five points adrift of the safe 17th place.
- Both teams have scored in Ipswich's last five Premier League matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Ipswich's last 6 Premier League games.
- The club has not won the second half in their last 10 away league matches (4 draws and 6 losses).
Predicted lineup for Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
Alex Palmer – Dara O'Shea, Axel Tuanzebe, Leif Davis, Jacob Greaves – Sam Morsy, Jens Cajuste – Jaden Philogene, Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke – Liam Delap.
Forwards Chiedozie Ogbene and Julio Enciso, and goalkeeper Christian Walton will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Simon Hooper (England)
Matches – 17 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 75;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 18%.
Match Prediction: Crystal Palace vs. Ipswich
I believe bookmakers are overestimating the hosts, offering low odds for their victory. Ipswich is not that easy to beat, and they have shown resilience in recent matches, nearly taking points from Manchester United and drawing with Aston Villa in the Premier League, as well as narrowly losing to Nottingham Forest on penalties in the FA Cup. Furthermore, Ipswich has a stronger tournament motivation compared to the Londoners, who have almost secured their Premier League spot for next season.
Notably, Crystal Palace performs significantly weaker at Selhurst Park than on the road. In their last nine home league matches, the Londoners have only won twice. They have won by more than one goal only once in their last 14 home Premier League matches. Therefore, I suggest a prediction of Ipswich with a handicap (+1.5).
