Aston Villa are the firm favourite to secure all three points this weekend when they play host to relegation battlers Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
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Aston Villa vs Ipswich prediction: Possible goal-fest?
Key Stats
- Over 3.5 goals have been produced in three of Ipswich's last four matches across all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in four of Aston Villa's last six outings.
- Each of Ipswich's last three matches have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Aston Villa 3-1 Ipswich
Aston Villa have failed to keep any clean sheets in their last six matches and we're not expecting Unai Emery's side to get on on Saturday either. However, Ipswich have conceded 15 goals in their last five matches and Villa have plenty of attacking talent, which is why we're backing a 3-1 correct score prediction in favour of the home side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against Ipswich
- HOME: 5/12 (1.42) – 70.6%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Aston Villa are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 70.6% and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Aston Villa lead
Saturday's hosts have won three and drawn two of their last five head-to-heads with Ipswich and the pair played out a 2-2 draw in September's reverse league meeting.
England Premier League 29/09/24
Ipswich
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England Championship 26/01/19
Aston Villa
Ipswich
England Championship 18/08/18
Ipswich
Aston Villa
England Championship 21/04/18
Ipswich
Aston Villa
England Championship 25/11/17
Aston Villa
Ipswich
Aston Villa preview: Going well in the cups
Aston Villa's last Premier League outing might have ended in a 2-0 defeat at Wolves but Emery's men have progressed in both the Champions League and FA Cup.
On Sunday, a Jacob Ramsey goal inside the opening minute set Aston Villa on their way to victory over Tottenham in the FA Cup. Morgan Rogers added the all-important second goal in the 64th minute which meant that a goal from Tottenham's newest signing Mathys Tel in stoppage-time was only a consolation for the visitors.
Pau Torres, Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley and Ezri Konsa are all injury concerns ahead of the Ipswich game.
Predicted lineup: Martínez (GK), Digne, Konsa, García, McGinn, Tielemans, Bailey, Kamara, Ramsey, Malen & Rogers
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Bournemouth
0
Aston Villa
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
W
Fulham
0
Aston Villa
1
England FA Cup 26/04/25
L
Crystal Palace
3
Aston Villa
0
England Premier League 22/04/25
L
Man City
2
Aston Villa
1
England Premier League 19/04/25
W
Newcastle
1
Aston Villa
4
Ipswich preview: Cruised to victory in Coventry
The Tractor Boys followed up the disappointment of their 2-1 defeat to Southampton by progressing through to the next round of the FA Cup at the expense of Championship side Coventry.
George Hirst converted a spot kick early on to hand Ipswich the lead but Coventry got back onto level terms a few minutes later. However, a brace from Jack Clarke put the visitors 3-1 up a the break and a goal from Jaden Philogene in the second half wrapped up a 4-1 win.
Wesley Burns, Chiedozie Ogbene, Christian Walton, Conor Chaplin and Samuel Szmodics make up the list of Ipswich players that are expected to miss the trip to Villa Park through injury.
Predicted lineup: Muric (GK), Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Cajuste, Enciso, Broadhead, Delap & Hutchinson
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Brentford
1
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 03/05/25
D
Everton
2
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Newcastle
3
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Arsenal
4
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 13/04/25
D
Chelsea
2
Ipswich
2
Player to watch: Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to make his Aston Villa debut in the 2-1 win over Tottenham in the FA Cup and the former England man will be looking to score his first goal for his new club on Saturday.
Attitude has been given as the reason why Rashford has been unable to find a decent level of consistency during his career but one thing he isn't lacking is quality.
Looking for his first Aston Villa goal
It's going to be exciting to see if Emery can get the best out of Rashford who only managed four league goals this season for Man Utd before being loaned out to Aston Villa.