Ipswich Town host Crystal Palace at Portman Road in a pivotal clash between two sides battling to escape the lower reaches of the Premier League table. With both clubs sitting precariously on nine points from 13 matches, this midweek encounter carries immense significance as they seek to bolster their survival hopes.
Ipswich are desperate to secure their first top-flight home win since 2002, while Palace view this as a golden opportunity to gain breathing room before their daunting December fixture list, with Manchester City awaiting them at the weekend.
Both managers face squad concerns, but they’ll be aiming to field their strongest lineups for this relegation six-pointer.
Ipswich Town Team News
Manager Kieran McKenna is likely to make adjustments following Ipswich's narrow defeat to Nottingham Forest. Axel Tuanzebe remains doubtful due to a hamstring injury, paving the way for Harry Clarke to slot in at right-back. Ben Johnson’s continued absence means defensive consistency will be key, but difficult.
Kalvin Phillips is still sidelined, so Jens Cajuste is expected to maintain his role at the base of midfield. Omari Hutchinson’s impactful performances on the wing this season could see him retain his starting spot, supported by Conor Chaplin in an attacking midfield role. Liam Delap, Ipswich’s most potent goal threat, will lead the line.
Crystal Palace Team News
For Crystal Palace, manager Oliver Glasner will hope Eberechi Eze’s return sparks attacking fluidity. The star playmaker made his comeback with a solid showing against Newcastle, and his inclusion alongside Eddie Nketiah upfront could trouble Ipswich’s backline.
Daichi Kamada is still serving a suspension, so Jefferson Lerma and Will Hughes are set to anchor midfield. Colombian wing-back Daniel Muñoz, a key figure in Palace’s setup, will likely feature alongside Marc Guéhi and Maxence Lacroix in a defensive trio.
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup to Face Crystal Palace
(4-2-3-1): Muric; Clarke, O'Shea, Burgess, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste, Hutchinson, Chaplin, Szmodics; Delap.
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Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup to Face Ipswich Town
(3-4-2-1): Henderson; Chalobah, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Nketiah.
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