The Matchday 31 clash in the Premier League between Ipswich and Wolverhampton will take place on April 5 at Portman Road. Ipswich vs. Wolverhampton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Ipswich
In the last round, the club achieved a sensational victory over Bournemouth (2-1), and they did it on the opponent's field. Previously, the team had a streak of four consecutive defeats in the league. It was only the third time in the last 11 matches that the team managed to concede no more than one goal. Kieran McKenna's side remains in the relegation zone, but the gap to the safe 17th place is not yet critical – 9 points.
- In the last 11 Premier League matches, the club has secured only one win (2 draws and 8 losses).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Ipswich's last 8 league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 9 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Ipswich (5-3-2)
Alex Palmer – Dara O'Shea, Ben Johnson, Axel Tuanzebe, Cameron Burgess, Conor Townsend – Sam Morsy, Jens Cajuste, Julio Enciso – Nathan Broadhead, Liam Delap.
Wolverhampton
The club has won its last two league matches. First, they defeated Southampton away (2-1), and then they managed to handle West Ham at home (1-0). This is the third such winning streak for the team in the current Premier League season. It's also worth noting that Wolverhampton is unbeaten in their last three Premier League games (there was also a draw with Everton – 1-1). The club is in 17th place, maintaining a 9-point advantage over the bottom three.
- At least two goals have been scored in 31 of the club's last 34 Premier League games.
- Wolverhampton has not lost in 5 of their last 7 league matches (4 wins and 1 draw).
- Both teams scored in 10 of the club's last 14 away Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Wolverhampton (3-4-2-1)
Jose Sa – Matt Doherty, Tote Gomes, Emmanuel Agbadou – Rayan Ait-Nouri, Joao Gomes, Andre, Nelson Semedo – Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Marshall Munetsi – Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Forward Matheus Cunha continues to serve a three-match suspension.
Referee
Peter Bankes (England)
Matches – 18 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 69;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 22%.
Ipswich vs. Wolverhampton: Match Prediction
In the first round, Ipswich unexpectedly defeated Wolverhampton away with a score of 2-1. There is a possibility that the Premier League newcomer will manage to overcome their closest competitor again, or at least not lose. Wolverhampton is the main target for Kieran McKenna's side, as it is the only club they can still overtake in the standings to avoid relegation to the Championship.
Vitor Pereira's side has won the last two rounds, but they managed to defeat their closest competitors in the standings. Moreover, the team misses Matheus Cunha, who will be absent due to suspension. A more motivated Ipswich will be striving to secure three points, as there won't be such easy opponents until the last two rounds. Therefore, I prefer the prediction of "Ipswich to win or draw".
