Ipswich are aiming for their first East Anglian derby win in over 16 years when they welcome Norwich to Portman Road in the Championship at Sunday lunchtime. Both teams will likely feel unsatisfied with their starts to the season.
Indeed, after being relegated from the Premier League, Ipswich are stranded in midtable, while Norwich, who were in the top-flight not long ago themselves, are just above the relegation zone. Nonetheless, we are still expecting an entertaining encounter here.
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Ipswich vs Norwich prediction: Tractor Boys to end 16 years of hurt?
Key stats
- Ipswich are unbeaten in four league games in total.
- Norwich are winless in four Championship matches.
- Norwich have scored just four times in those fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 2-1 Norwich
Given Ipswich's home advantage and the fact that they are in better form at this moment in time, we are backing the Tractor Boys to finally claim a long-awaited derby win here. They have struggled to keep clean sheets so far this season though, and so we are also backing Norwich to get themselves on the scoresheet as well.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Ipswich have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can be backed at just under 24%, while Norwich are rated at 20% to win on their travels.
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Most recent H2Hs: Ipswich to end hoodoo?
As mentioned before, Ipswich have not won an East Anglian derby in over 16 years. However, they have managed to hold Norwich to four draws on their last five visits to Portman Road, proving it a tough place to go for the Canaries.
England Championship 06/04/24
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England Championship 16/12/23
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England Championship 10/02/19
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Ipswich
England Championship 02/09/18
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England Championship 18/02/18
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Ipswich preview: Injuries in defence
Both Conor Townsend and Harry Clarke are expected to miss out for Ipswich through injury. Otherwise, the Tractor Boys should be able to name a strong starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK); Furlong, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis; Matusiwa, Nunez; Akpom, Philogene, Clarke & Hirst
Last five results:
- Bristol City 1-1 Ipswich
- Ipswich 2-1 Portsmouth
- Ipswich 5-0 Sheffield United
- Ipswich 2-2 Drby
- Preston 1-0 Ipswich
Norwich preview: No fresh concerns
Norwich have reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions in their squad ahead of the short trip to Portman Road. Thus, we are also expecting a very strong starting XI from the Canries.
Predicted lineup: Kovacevic (GK); Stacey, Cordoba, Darling, Fisher; Mattson, McLean; Crnac, Marcondes, Schwartau & Sargent
Last five results:
- Norwich 0-1 West Brom
- Stoke 1-1 Norwich
- Norwich 2-3 Wrexham
- Coventry 1-1 Norwich
- Blackburn 0-2 Norwich
Player to watch: Jack Clarke
Jack Clarke has been in goalscoring form for Ipswich of late. Indeed, his equalising goal away at Bristol City in the Championship last time out was his third in his last four appearances, and so Norwich need to be wary of him.