Newcastle continue their pursuit for Champions League football next season, and only a win will do against the already relegated Ipswich Town in the Premier League this weekend.
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Newcastle vs Ipswich prediction: Home win but no clean sheets?
Key Stats
- Ipswich have lost eight of their 16 away trips in the Premier League this season.
- Both teams have scored in 75% of the Tractor Boy's away games this season.
- Newcastle's Harvey Barnes has scored nine times and provided four assists in the Premier League this season.
Correct score prediction: Newcastle 4-1 Ipswich
We're expecting the Magpies to put Ipswich to the sword this weekend, completely outscoring their guests in what should be an entertaining 90 minutes at St James' Park. Newcastle have scored four or more goals in three of their last four home games but have only managed to keep one clean sheet during that period, while Ipswich have shipped exactly four goals in three of their last eight matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- AWAY: 13/1 (14.00) – 7.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Newcastle are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 81.8% and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Magpies lead
Newcastle have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five encounters with Ipswich, claiming a 4-0 win at Portman Road back in December.
England Premier League 21/12/24
Ipswich
Newcastle
England Championship 17/04/17
Ipswich
Newcastle
England Championship 22/10/16
Newcastle
Ipswich
Newcastle preview: Thrashed by Villa
Ollie Watkins set the tone of the evening when Newcastle made the trip to Villa Park last weekend by firing the home side in front in the very first minute.
Fabian Schar did manage to get Newcastle back onto level terms in the 18th minute, but Aston Villa scored three times in the second 45 without reply to win the match 4-1.
Eddie Howe will be without the injured Lewis Hall, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles this weekend, while Schar could also miss out after feeling tightness in his hamstring against Aston Villa.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier, Targett, Burn, Livramento, Murphy, Guimaraes, Barnes, Tonali, Joelinton & Isak
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Chelsea
0
Newcastle
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Brighton
1
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
Ipswich
0
Newcastle
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Aston Villa
4
Newcastle
1
England Premier League 16/04/25
W
Crystal Palace
0
Newcastle
5
Ipswich preview: Blown away by the Gunners
Ipswich were already 2-0 down at home to Arsenal last time out before their full-back Leif Davis was shown a straight red card in the 32nd-minute.
The Gunners helped themselves to another two goals during the second half to win the match 4-0.
Davis will now miss the Newcastle game, while Samuel Szmodics, Omari Giraud-Hutchinson, Kalvin Phillips, Arijanet Muric, Wesley Burns, Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Chiedozie Ogbene have all been ruled out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Johnson, Greaves, Burgess, Morsy, Cajuste, Enciso, Delap & Clarke
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: Jacob Murphy
Jacob Murphy has impressed once again for Newcastle this season, chipping in with goal and assists on a regular basis.
Murphy, who didn't start against Aston Villa, has eight goals and 11 assists in the Premier League this season and we're backing the long-serving midfielder to impress once again against Ipswich this weekend.
Continues to prove his worth to Eddie Howe
Murphy scored a goal and claimed an assist when Newcastle thrashed Ipswich 4-0 in their own backyard in December, and we wouldn't be surprised to see the 30-year-old adding to his goal and/or assist tally on Saturday.