Ipswich vs Leicester: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
By Kian Long
Ahead of the Premier League fixture at Portman Road, here is the Ipswich vs Leicester preview, featuring information such as team news and predicted lineups.
After losing their last two matches, Leicester City hope to bounce back to winning ways this weekend. They will face fellow promoted side Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Steve Cooper has won two matches since he became manager of Leicester. That said, he will view this away game as a great opportunity to win his third game overall and his second away game.
Ipswich is yet to win a match since returning to the Premier League. Therefore, the Tractor Boys are there for the taking in a match which is sure to not disappoint.
Alas, here is the Ipswich vs Leicester preview.
Ipswich vs Leicester: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
What time does Ipswich vs Leicester kick off?
Ipswich vs Leicester kicks off on Saturday 2 November at 15:00 GMT.
- When is kick off? Saturday 2 November, 2024
- What time is kick off? 15:00 GMT
- Where is it played? Portman Road, Ipswich
Ipswich vs Leicester head to head record
In the last five meetings with Ipswich, Leicester City have won two, drawn two and lost one.
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
22 January 2024 | Leicester 1-1 Ipswich | Championship |
26 December 2023 | Ipswich 1-1 Leicester | Championship |
22 February 2014 | Leicester 3-0 Ipswich | Championship |
23 November 2013 | Ipswich 1-2 Leicester | Championship |
2 March 2013 | Ipswich 1-0 Leicester | Championship |
Is Ipswich vs Leicester on TV?
In the UK, Ipswich vs Leicester will be televised due to the 3pm Saturday blackout.
USA based viewers can watch Ipswich vs Leicester via Peacock.
Ipswich team news
For the home side, Chiedozie Ogbene, Jacob Greaves, Sam Morsy, Axel Tuanzebe, Ben Johnson, Jack Taylor, Massimo Luongo and Janoi Donacien are all expected to be missing from action.
Harry Clarks is suspended for the Tractor Boys, so he is unable to be selected.
Omari Hutchinson faces a race against time to be fit for this match.
Predicted Ipswich lineup vs Leicester: Muric; O'Shea, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis; Phillips, Cajuste; Burns, Chaplin, Szmodics; Delap
Leicester team news
Hamza Choudhury and Jakub Stolarczyk are out of action for the Foxes. Furthermore, Abdul Fatawu is doubtful for this match, after Steve Cooper confirmed he was suffering from a groin issue.
There is good news for Leicester City, though. Steve Cooper confirmed that Victor Kristiansen has returned to training, so he is available. Also, the same can be said for Michael Golding, but neither are likely to start.
Steve Cooper will not be on the touchline, serving his suspension.
Predicted Leicester lineup vs Ipswich: Hermansen; Pereira, Okoli, Faes, Justin; Ndidi, Winks; Fatawu, Buonanotte, Mavididi; Vardy
Ipswich vs Leicester score prediction
Portman Road always provides a great atmosphere. Both sides could do with a win, however, I think both teams will come out disappointed. Ipswich 1-1 Leicester is my pessimistic prediction.
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