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Ipswich coach has to manage without several key players for the upcoming match, including full-back Tuanzebe, defender Donacien, and strikers Ogbene and Hirst. However, striker Chaplin, who scored his first league goal last match, could start again, along with other attacking players such as Hutchinson, who has 1 goal and 1 assist, Szmodics with 3 goals, and Delap, who has scored 6 goals. Meanwhile, Newcastle coach faces his own injury issues, with replacements Lascelles and Krafth unavailable, along with defensive captain Botman, who has yet to play this season.
Goalkeeper Pope and striker Wilson are also sidelined. However, scorers Barnes and Isak, who each had notable performances against Brentford, are vying for a starting spot along with Murphy, who has provided 4 assists. England international Gordon, who has 3 goals and 2 assists, might start from the bench.
The Ipswich vs. Newcastle match promises to be an exciting one. Newcastle’s form has been inconsistent, with dominant wins such as a 4-0 victory over Leicester, but they have also struggled defensively, evident in their 4-2 loss to Brentford and a 3-3 draw against Liverpool. Ipswich will look to capitalize on these defensive gaps, potentially using counter-attacks to exploit Newcastle’s vulnerabilities.
Newcastle’s attacking strength might give them the upper hand, as they can capitalize on Ipswich’s struggles to keep clean sheets. With players like Isak and Murphy in good form, Newcastle is likely to come out on top, despite Ipswich’s home advantage. A predicted scoreline of 2-0 in favor of Newcastle seems reasonable, given their recent form.
Prediction
Newcastle have earned an impressive 33 points from the last 35 in the Premier League, winning all six of their recent away matches. Ipswich, on the other hand, have struggled in their last 11 matches, with no wins, four draws, and eight losses.
Final Prediction: Ipswich 0 – 2 Newcastle
