Saturday's clash between Ipswich and Wolves could have huge ramifications on this season's relegation battle. The Tractor Boys simply have to win to keep any realistic hope of escaping the drop alive as Wolves currently sit nine points clear of their hosts.
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Ipswich vs Wolves prediction: Wolves to win ‘six-pointer'?
Key Stats
- Ipswich have lost ten of their 15 home games in the Premier League this season.
- Wolves have won four games on their travels, which includes their last two against Southampton and Bournemouth.
- Jorgen Strand Larsen has scored ten times in the Premier League this season, netting three goals in his last two outings.
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 1-2 Wolves
Ipswich have been dreadful at home this season where they score an average of 0.80 goals per game but concede an average of 2.27 goals, so you can see why we're backing Wolves to claim a narrow 2-1 victory at Portman Road this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Wolves the slight favourite
- HOME: 39/20 (2.95) – 33.9%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 11/7 (2.57) – 38.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Wolves are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 38.9% and we can understand why the bookmakers favour the visitors.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Level pegging
The last five meetings between these two clubs have been even split with each team picking up two wins, one draw and two defeats. Ipswich claimed a 2-1 win at Molineux in December's reverse fixture.
England Premier League 14/12/24
Wolverhampton
Ipswich
England EFL Cup 26/09/23
Ipswich
Wolverhampton
England Championship 27/01/18
Ipswich
Wolverhampton
England Championship 23/12/17
Wolverhampton
Ipswich
England Championship 07/03/17
Ipswich
Wolverhampton
Ipswich preview: Stunned the Cherries
The Tractor Boys caused a shock in midweek when they made the trip to the Vitality Stadium to face high-flying Bournemouth.
A goal from Welsh international Nathan Broadhead handed Ipswich a 1-0 lead heading into the interval and on the hour mark, star striker Liam Delap doubled the visitor's advantage. Bournemouth pulled a goal back seven minutes later but Ipswich held firm to secure a massive three points.
Wesley Burns, Chiedozie Ogbene, Samuel Szmodics and Arijanet Muric are all expected to miss the Wolves game through injury.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Townsend, Burgess, Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Johnson, Morsy, Cajuste, Enciso, Broadhead & Delap
England Premier League 13/04/25
D
Chelsea
2
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 05/04/25
L
Wolverhampton
2
Ipswich
1
England Premier League 02/04/25
W
Bournemouth
1
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 15/03/25
L
Nottm Forest
4
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 08/03/25
L
Crystal Palace
1
Ipswich
0
Wolves preview: Edged past West Ham
Wolves made it three games unbeaten in the league when they played host to West Ham United on Tuesday night.
A solitary goal from striker Jorgen Strand Larsen in the 21st minute proved enough to defeat Graham Potter's side in the end, taking Wolves on 29 points for the season.
Star striker Matheus Cunha is suspended for this weekend's big game, while Sasa Kalajdzic, Leon Chiwone, Yerson Mosquera and Enso Medina have been ruled out due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Sa (GK), Doherty, Semedo, Aït-Nouri, Toti, Agbadou, Bellegarde, Munetsi, J. Gomes, Andre & Strand Larsen
England Premier League 13/04/25
W
Tottenham
2
Wolverhampton
4
England Premier League 05/04/25
W
Ipswich
1
Wolverhampton
2
England Premier League 01/04/25
W
West Ham
0
Wolverhampton
1
England Premier League 15/03/25
W
Southampton
1
Wolverhampton
2
England Premier League 08/03/25
D
Everton
1
Wolverhampton
1
Player to watch: Jorgen Strand Larsen
Jorgen Strand Larsen has proved a very useful signing for Wolves this season, chipping in with an impressive ten goals in 28 Premier League appearances.
The Norwegian international has started 25 times in the league but has really stepped up to the mark following Matheus Cunha's lengthy suspension. The former Groningen forward has scored three times in his last two appearances for the club and on each occasion, Wolves have gone on to win the game.
The Norwegian has stepped up in Cunha's absence
We're backing Strand Larsen to score against Ipswich this weekend, helping to guide the visitors to another huge three points towards safety.