As the Championship season edges closer to its climax, the East Anglian derby takes on significant importance with Norwich City hosting Ipswich Town at Carrow Road on April 6, 2024.
Both teams have much at stake, with Ipswich seeking to maintain their lead at the top and Norwich aiming to secure their playoff position.
Current Form
Ipswich Town's Current Form
Ipswich Town heads into this derby on the back of an impressive run, having secured victory in nine of their last ten matches.
This streak has been pivotal in their quest for automatic promotion, highlighted by a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Southampton.
Norwich's Current Form
Norwich City, while sixth in the league, has also shown strong form, especially at home, winning seven consecutive matches at Carrow Road before a recent setback against Leicester City, which ended in a 3-1 defeat.
Team News
Norwich Team News
For Norwich, an early substitution of Jacob Sorensen against Leicester might see Shane Duffy stepping into the backline.
Despite the loss, Norwich's manager David Wagner is expected to keep faith in the rest of his starting lineup, with injuries sidelining Dimitris Giannoulis, Onel Hernandez, and Jonathan Rowe.
Ipswich Town Team News
Ipswich faces a challenge with key forward Kieffer Moore's fitness in doubt following a back injury.
Ali Al Hamadi is a potential replacement, and changes in the final third could see returns for Jeremy Sarmiento and Nathan Broadhead.
Key Players
Norwich's Key Players
Norwich will rely on the likes of Sargent in attack and McLean in midfield to break down Ipswich's defence.
Ipswich's Key Players
Ipswich, on the other hand, could see Al Hamadi stepping up in Moore's potential absence, with Chaplin and Sarmiento providing creativity and pace on the flanks.
Scoreline Prediction
Given the high stakes and the teams' current form, a tightly contested match is expected.
Ipswich's ability to find late goals and their impressive run could see them edge out Norwich in a thrilling encounter, with a predicted scoreline of Norwich City 1-3 Ipswich Town.
FAQ
What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 12:30 PM UK time on April 6, 2024.
Where is the match being played? Carrow Road, Norwich.
What's at stake in this match? Ipswich Town is fighting to maintain their lead at the top of the Championship, while Norwich City is looking to secure their position in the playoffs.
Are there any key injuries? Norwich might miss Jacob Sorensen, while Ipswich's Kieffer Moore faces a fitness test ahead of the match.
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