It's seven years since these two clubs last met, with Ipswich prevailing 3-1 when they most-recently met in Suffolk, thereby targeting back-to-back home wins over Newcastle for the first time since 1992.
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Preview
This week could hardly have gone any better for Newcastle United, so will they win again? Last Saturday, the Magpies smashed Leicester City 4-0 on Tyneside, with Jacob Murphy the scorer of a brace. This ended a four-match winless streak for Eddie Howe's team, albeit they only climbed up to 12th in the table. However, what's really keeping the Toon Army's campaign alive in the Carabao Cup, reaching the semi-finals this week by demolishing Brentford 3-1 at St James' Park, with Sandro Tonali twice scoring from long-range, before Fabian Schär got in on the act.
Of course, all Newcastle supporters are desperate to see their side win a major domestic trophy for the first time since 1955, but Howe knows his team also need to improve their league position, hunting down the European positions, making three points in Suffolk of paramount importance.
Ipswich Town meantime kick off in the relegation zone but will be buoyant, following a dramatic, last-gasp victory a week ago. Facing fellow-strugglers Wolves at Molineux, the Tractor Boys took the lead via a double-deflected own goal in the Black Country, only for the hosts to seemingly pinch a point in the second half. However, in the final minute of injury time, Jack Taylor's towering header from a corner saw the Blues snatch victory, sparking wild celebrations from both the traveling fans and Taylor himself.
This is just the second victory Kieran McKenna's team have enjoyed since gaining promotion back to the top-flight, losing three on the spin beforehand so, while Ipswich do remain in the relegation zone, they will climb out of it, leapfrogging Leicester, with victory. So, will the Portman Road faithful witness their side winning a Premier League home game for the first time since 2002?
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 51.
- Ipswich Town Wins: 18. Draws: 16. Newcastle United Wins: 17.
Ipswich Town Team News
In a major blow to Ipswich's chances of victory, star striker Liam Delap is suspended, having collected his fifth yellow card of the season at Molineux. Thus, Sammie Szmodics is the most-likely deputy, although Ali Al-Hamadi, who's become the first Iraq-international to ever feature in the Premier League, is a decent alternative. Elsewhere, Ben Johnson could displace Harry Clarke at right-back while, with Axel Tuanzebe and Jacob Greaves, Cameron Burgess will continue to partner Dara O'Shea in defence. Omari Hutchinson and Sam Morsy would miss Friday's visit to Arsenal if booked.
Ipswich Town predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-2-3-1): Muriç; Johnson, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste, Burns, Hutchinson, Chaplin; Szmodics.
Ipswich Town Player to Watch vs Newcastle United
Conor Chaplin has come into the team, primarily to allow Omari Hutchinson to be deployed out-wide; having scored his first-ever Premier League goal against Man United, can the 21-year-old produce another moment of magic here?
Newcastle United Team News
As expected, Eddie Howe named his strongest available side for the mid-week EFL Cup victory over Brentford, so could fatigue play a factor? In goal, with Nick Pope sidelined, Martin Dúbravka will start a third successive match, chosen over summer signing Odysseas Vlachodimos. Elsewhere, Jamaal Lascelles and Callum Wilson are sidelined, but Sven Botman did feature for the U21s this week, having not played since suffering a long-term knee injury in March, so could be amongst the substitutes. Joelinton is suspended due to yellow card accumulation, meaning Joe Willock will come into midfield; Fabian Schär and Sando Tonali are one caution away from a ban of their own, which wouldn't be ideal with Aston Villa to come on Boxing Day.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Ipswich Town: (4-2-3-1): Dúbravka; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Willock; Murphy, Gordon, Isak.
Newcastle United Player to Watch vs Ipswich Town
Alexander Isak took his tally to eight goals for the season last weekend, so can he score in a fourth successive Premier League match?
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Prediction
We are backing Newcastle to leave Portman Road with all three points. It won't be easy, but we believe the Magpies extra quality will see them to victory: Ipswich Town 1-2 Newcastle United.
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Premier League game on TV channel?
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
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How to watch Ipswich Town vs Newcastle United Premier League game on live streaming?
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- 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 Newcastle United in the Premier League?
Ipswich Town vs Newcastle takes place on Saturday 21 December 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).