Ipswich Town and Newcastle United are set to face off at Portman Road in a Premier League clash that carries weight for both sides. Ipswich, buoyed by their last-minute win over Wolverhampton Wanderers last week, will be looking to secure their first home victory of the season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle head into the match with renewed confidence after a successful week that saw them claim wins in the league and the EFL Cup.
With both sides dealing with injury and suspension issues, squad depth and tactical flexibility will be crucial in determining the outcome of this encounter.
Ipswich Team News
Ipswich Town face a significant blow with Liam Delap suspended after collecting his fifth yellow card of the campaign against Wolves. The absence of Delap, combined with George Hirst's ongoing knee injury, leaves Kieran McKenna short on striking options.
Ali Al Hamadi could step in to lead the line, with Conor Chaplin and Omari Hutchinson supporting from advanced roles.
On the right flank, Ipswich are also short of options. Both Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring) and Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles) remain unavailable, limiting McKenna's choices in defence.
Jack Taylor's heroics against Wolves could earn him a starting berth in midfield, though Jens-Lys Cajuste and captain Sam Morsy are expected to retain their places.
Ipswich Predicted Lineup to Face Newcastle
Muric; Clarke, O'Shea, Burgess, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Burns, Chaplin, Hutchinson; Al Hamadi
Here is how the side last lined up
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle United are also dealing with suspension woes, as Joelinton misses out due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Eddie Howe’s defensive unit remains depleted, with Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, and Emil Krafth all sidelined.
Dan Burn is expected to partner Fabian Schär in central defence, while Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall continue to occupy the full-back roles.
In attack, Alexander Isak remains Newcastle’s key goal threat with Callum Wilson unavailable until February due to a hamstring injury.
Sandro Tonali, who impressed in the EFL Cup win over Brentford, is set to feature alongside Bruno Guimarães and Joe Willock in midfield.
Newcastle Predicted Lineup to Face Ipswich
Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Gordon, Isak
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