Ipswich are winless in seven league meetings with Wolves, dating back a decade, with the Tractor Boys claiming victory at Molineux only once in 17 visits since 1991.
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These two clubs both kick off in the relegation zone, so can either claim three precious points in the Black Country? On Monday night, Wolverhampton Wanderers were beaten once again, this time defeated 2-1 by fellow-strugglers West Ham at the London Stadium, conceding mere seconds after Matt Doherty had equalised.
That's now three successive defeats for Gary O'Neil's team who, dating back to 9 March, have won only three of 25 Premier League fixtures, collecting a miserly nine points so far this season. Wolves' two fixtures before Christmas are this one here and then next Sunday's trip to Leicester, with O'Neil under enormous pressure to pick up points from these two fixtures, otherwise he's unlikely to still be in charge when Man United visit Molineux on Boxing Day.
Wolves supporters may view this fixture as winnable, but Ipswich Town will surely feel the same, considering they kick off level on points, above their hosts on goal difference. The Tractor Boys' long wait for a Premier League home win goes on, taking the lead through Conor Chaplin when Bournemouth visited Suffolk last Sunday, only to concede in both the 87th and then 95th minutes, heartbreakingly beaten.
Kieran McKenna's team have now lost three on the spin, their sole victory of the campaign coming at Spurs, and it's unlikely to get much better for the Blues this festive season, with fixtures against Newcastle, Arsenal and Chelsea rounding out 2024. Thus, can either Ipswich or Wolves haul themselves towards safety by picking up three invaluable points?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 86.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers Wins: 29. Draws: 25. Ipswich Town Wins: 32.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team News
João Gomes is suspended, having been shown his fifth booking of the season on Monday, while Toti, Rayan Aït-Nouri and Mario Lemina are walking an identical tightrope here. Sam Johnstone was back in goal against West Ham, after José Sá had started seven successive matches, while Nélson Semedo filled-in as part of the back three, in the continued absence of Yerson Mosquera and Bastien Meupiyou, albeit Santagio Bueno's return is a boost.
Wolverhampton Wanderers predicted lineup vs Ipswich Town: (3-4-1-2): José Sá; Dawson, Toti, Bueno; Semedo, André, Lemina, Aït-Nouri; Guedes, Strand Larsen; Cunha.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Player to Watch vs Ipswich Town
Matheus Cunha has undisputedly been Wolves' star man this season, scoring seven Premier League goals, so can the Brazilian end his three-match draught?
Ipswich Town Team News
Jens Cajuste is expected to return at the base of midfield, after Jack Taylor was handed his full-Premier League debut last weekend, chosen over Kalvin Phillips, who hasn't featured since being sent off on 2 November. Conor Chaplin has been in the XI for the last two matches, allowing Omari Hutchinson to be deployed out-wide, with Wes Burns and Jack Clarke thereby left on the bench, while Chiedozie Ogbene is sidelined long-term. At the back, Axel Tuanzebe is a doubt and Jacob Greaves is injured, so Dara O'Shea will be partnered by Cameron Burgess. Hutchinson, Sam Morsey and Liam Delap, all key players, would miss next weekend's home game against Newcastle if booked.
Ipswich Town predicted lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: (4-2-3-1): Muric; Johnson, O'Shea, Burgess, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste, Hutchinson, Chaplin, Szmodics; Delap.
Ipswich Town Player to Watch vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sammie Szmodics' three Premier League goals have all come away from home, at Man City, Brentford and Spurs, so can he add Wolves to this list?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Ipswich Town Prediction
We're backing Wolves for a very narrow victory at Molineux, The hosts have shown more glimpses of quality this season, albeit both are in horrendous form, making this crucial clash tough to call: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Ipswich Town.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Ipswich Town FAQs - Premier League
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What is the date and kick-off time for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Ipswich Town in the Premier League?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Ipswich Town takes place on Saturday 14 December 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).