Ipswich Town vs Leicester City - Premier League: TV channel, prediction, team news and lineups

Both EFL Championship encounters between the pair ended 1-1 last season so, as both battle to remain in the Premier League, will there be a winner in Sussex?

Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Preview

Can Ipswich Town belatedly claim their first victory of the season? Last weekend, Kieran McKenna's team were heartbreakingly beaten by Brentford, racing into an early 2-0 lead in West London, Sammie Szmodics and George Hirst the scorers, only to find themselves 3-2 down shortly after half time, with, to make matters worse, Harry Clarke then sent off.

A goal behind and a man light, the Tractor Boys appeared to be down and out, only for Liam Delap to poke home an equaliser at the death but, just when it looked as though they'd earned a draw, Brentford snatched victory in the 96th minute; 4-3 it finished. That made it a third successive defeat for the Blues, who've now slipped into the relegation zone, still searching for their first win of the season. With games against Tottenham and Manchester United to come next, Ipswich will surely feel this clash with a fellow newly-promoted outfit is vitally important.

Leicester City meantime have already won twice, beating both Bournemouth and then Southampton during October, thereby kicking off five points better off than their hosts. However, Steve Cooper's side will make the 122 mile east under scrutinty from their own supporters, having been beaten by fierce local rivals Nottingham Forest at home last Friday night, defeated 3-1.

Then, on Wednesday night, the Foxes were dumped out of the Carabao Cup, on the wrong end of Man United's inevitable new manager bounce, hammered 5-2; Bilal El Khannouss and Conor Coady scoring in vain at Old Trafford. Leicester have won only four of their last 20 visits to Portman Road, and will need to stop leaking goals if they're to improve that ratio on Saturday afternoon.

Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 72

• Ipswich Town Wins: 27. Draws: 19. Leicester City Wins: 26.

Ipswich Town Team News

Kieran McKenna is dealing with a bit of an injury crisis right now, given that Ben Johnson, Axel Tuanzebe, Jacob Greaves, Sam Morsy, Omari Hutchinson and Chiedozie Ogbene are all sidelined while, having been sent off on his Premier League debut, Harry Clarke is suspended. Luke Woolfenden will come into defence while, having surprisingly began the afternoon as a substitute at Brentford, top-scorer Liam Delap will lead the line.

Ipswich Town predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-2-3-1): Muric; O'Shea, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis; Cajuste, Phillips, Burns, J Clarke, Szmodics; Delap.

Ipswich Town Player to Watch vs Leicester City

Sammie Szmodics, who won the EFL Championship golden boot last season, bagged his second Premier League goal last weekend; the Republic of Ireland international has scored four in three previous outings against Leicester, so can he further improve that ratio?

Leicester City Team News

Steve Cooper made nine changes for the mid-week EFL Cup defeat at Old Trafford, only James Justin and Caleb Okoli kept their places, so it'll be intersting to see if anyone impressed enough to displace the usual first-choice regulars. In Victor Kristiansen's absence, Luke Thomas got the nod at left-back on Wednesday, although the aforementioned Justin is likely to fill-in there.

Leicester City predicted lineup vs Ipswich Town: (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Ricardo, Okoli, Faes, Justin; Ndidi, Winks, Buonanotte, Fatawu, Mavididi; Vardy.

Leicester City Player to Watch vs Ipswich Town

Jamie Vardy scored his fourth Premier League goal of the season last Friday, taking his tally to 140 in the competition, these coming against 28 different clubs, seeking to add Ipswich to this list, a decade on from his only previous goals against the Tractor Boys, this coming in the Championship.

Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Prediction

We think there isn't a lot to seperate these two sides, hence why we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a score draw, which would see Ipswich's wait for a win continue: Ipswich Town 1-1 Leicester City.

Ipswich Town vs Leicester City FAQs - Premier League

How to watch Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Premier League game on TV channel?

Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;

• UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.

• USA: Peacock

• Canada: Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada

How to watch Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Premier League game on live streaming?

Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;

• UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.

• USA: Peacock

• Canada: fuboTV Canada

What is the date and kick-off time for Ipswich Town vs Leicester City in the Premier League?

Ipswich Town vs Leicester City takes place on Saturday 2 November 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 11:00 (ET) & 8:00 (PDT).

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