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Wolverhampton will be without starting defender Mosquera and long-term injured players Boubacar Traoré, Kalajdzic, and Gonzalez. Sarabia, who has been minimally used this season and has scored once, is also doubtful after missing recent games. However, the return of key full-back Semedo from suspension is a positive development. Key attackers Strand Larsen (6 goals and 2 assists) and Matheus Cunha (7 goals and 3 assists) are available. Recently, Wolves suffered heavy defeats against Bournemouth and Everton, conceding four goals in each match, cementing their status as having the worst defense in the league.
For Ipswich, key full-back Tuanzebe and long-serving defender Donacien are out, along with substitute forwards Ogbene and Hirst. Potential starters Johnson (defender) and Phillips (midfielder) have returned to training but remain doubtful. Winger Szmodics, who has scored 3 goals, was benched against Crystal Palace but may return to the offensive lineup alongside Hutchinson (1 goal and 1 assist) and Delap (6 goals).
Analyzing the upcoming Wolves vs. Ipswich match, Ipswich’s recent form has been a mix of close games and tough battles. Despite narrow losses to Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, Ipswich has shown resilience, particularly in their draw against Manchester United. Their defensive strength is evident, but they struggle to turn close matches into wins.
Wolves, on the other hand, will aim to exploit Ipswich’s recent struggles. With a balanced attack and solid defense, they could capitalize on any weaknesses in Ipswich’s lineup. The match is expected to be a tactical battle, with Ipswich aiming to solidify their defense and break their pattern of narrow defeats, while Wolves will seek to dominate and secure a home win.
Predicting the outcome of the Wolves vs. Ipswich match on December 14, 2024, a 2-1 victory for Wolves seems likely. Ipswich tends to keep games close but struggles against top-tier teams, which might benefit Wolves. With Wolves’ strong defensive setup and effective attack, they are expected to score twice. Ipswich, despite their resilience, may find it challenging to consistently break through but could manage a goal to keep the game competitive.
Prediction
Wolves have scored in each of their last 16 top-flight home games but have also conceded in 14 of these matches. Ipswich has scored in their last 14 matches at this level but has only kept one clean sheet in this period, a 1-0 home win.
Prediction: Wolves 2-1 Ipswich
