Ipswich vs Leicester prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 2, 2024
One of Saturday’s fixtures in the English Premier League's 10th round will be held at Portman Road, where Ipswich hosts Leicester. We recommend betting on the total goals market for this match, as it comes with a solid odds offer.
Ipswich
Following last round’s results, Ipswich found itself in the relegation zone, falling into the bottom three for the first time this season. Kieran McKenna’s squad suffered a dramatic 3-4 defeat against Brentford, despite holding a two-goal lead (2-0) earlier in the game.
This match marked Ipswich’s third consecutive loss in the Premier League. Along with Wolves and Southampton, McKenna’s side is still searching for its first victory, remaining winless after nine rounds.
Leicester
In their last game, Leicester fell 1-3 to Nottingham Forest at King Power Stadium, ending a two-match winning streak. Prior to that, the Foxes had beaten Bournemouth 1-0 at home and secured a hard-fought 3-2 away win over Southampton.
Steve Cooper’s team now sits in 15th place with a five-point cushion over Ipswich, who occupy 18th in the relegation zone. Notably, Leicester has been strong in attack, finding the net in every match so far this season.
Match Facts
- Ipswich has scored in six of their nine matches this season but conceded in eight.
- Leicester games have consistently featured goals, with the "Both Teams to Score" bet landing in eight of their nine matches this season.
H2H
Last season in the Championship, both encounters between these teams ended in 1-1 draws.
Probable Lineups
- Ipswich: Muric; Davis, Clarke, O’Shea, Burgess; Phillips, Cajuste; Smodic, Ogbene, Chaplin; Hirst.
- Leicester: Hermansen; Justin, Okoli, Faes, Pereira; Winks, Ndidi; Mavididi, Buonanotte, Ihaikhu; Vardy.
Prediction
The best option seems to be a bet on both teams scoring, as predicting the winner is challenging. Ipswich is desperate to escape the relegation zone, while Leicester needs a win to solidify their gap from the danger zone. Our bet: “Both Teams to Score” at 1.60 odds.