An all-Championship affair awaits in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday night as Wrexham welcome Ipswich to the Racecourse Ground. Both sides are going well in England's second tier, striving for promotion up to the promised land of the Premier League.
Wrexham reached the fourth round by beating Premier League opposition in Nottingham Forest via a penalty shootout, while Ipswich dispatched of Blackpool 2-1 on home soil. Nonetheless, we are expecting an exciting cup tie between two teams with high ambitions for the rest of the season.
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Wrexham vs Ipswich prediction: Tractor Boys to roll into next round?
Key stats
- Wrexham are winless in three home games, losing twice.
- Ipswich have won two of their last three away matches.
- Jack Clarke has scored four goals in his last four Ipswich appearances.
Correct score prediction: Wrexham 1-2 Ipswich
Wrexham's home form has been disappointing of late, and Ipswich certainly have the players in attacking areas that can hurt them. The Tractor Boys have developed a winning feeling on their travels, and so could tame the Red Dragons here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Ipswich have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to win in normal time and therefore progress into the next round. Interestingly, a draw after 90 minutes and a Wrexham victory are separated by just 0.8%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert FA Cup predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Bore draw at Portman Road
These two sides have only played each other once before, which was in the Championship earlier this season. Ipswich and Wrexham played out a 0-0 draw at Portman Road.
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Wrexham preview: Double injury blow
After both suffering injuries against Millwall last time out, Matty James and Liberato Cacace are expected to be ruled out. Nathan Broadhead also remains a doubt for Wrexhm, while Davis Keillor-Dunn is cup-tied.
Predicted lineup: Ward (GK); Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; Kabore, Dobson, Sheaf, Longman; Rathbone, Windass & Smith
Last five results:
- Wrexham 0-2 Millwall
- Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Wrexham
- QPR 2-3 Wrexham
- Wrexham 1-1 Leicester
- Wrexham 1-2 Norwich
Ipswich preview: Mehmeti cup-tied
Anis Mehmeti is cup-tied after already representing Bristol City in the competition. Both Marcelino Nunez and Jaden Philogene will also have to be assessed after missing the match against Derby last time out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK); Furlong, Kipre, Greaves, Davis; Neil, Taylor; McAteer, Akpom, Clarke & Hirst
Last five results:
- Derby 1-2 Ipswich
- Ipswich 1-1 Preston
- Sheffield United 3-1 Ipswich
- Ipswich 2-0 Bristol City
- Ipswich 3-0 Blackburn
Player to watch: Jack Clarke
With 12 goals in the Championship this season, Clarke has been the top scorer for Ipswich and he is third on the list of top scorers in the league, so keep an eye on the experienced midfielder as his team travel to Wales for an exciting duel with Wrexham.