Newcastle United look to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat to Aston Villa as they host struggling Ipswich Town at St James' Park this Saturday in what could be a pivotal match for both sides' season aspirations.
The Magpies, who had won four consecutive league matches before their Villa Park setback, face a depleted Ipswich side that appears destined for relegation after losing ten of their last thirteen Premier League fixtures.
With Newcastle's Harvey Barnes in red-hot form with four goals in as many games, Eddie Howe's men will be targeting a comprehensive victory against a Tractor Boys defense that has conceded eight times in their last three outings.
Newcastle vs. Ipswich prediction: who will win?
For today's Newcastle vs Ipswich matchup, our predictive model gives the Magpies an 80% chance of defeating the Tractor Boys.
Pre-game probabilities
Newcastle
Moneyline
Win %
80%
20%
Ipswich
Newcastle: 80% win probability
- Exceptional recent form (LWWWW in last five matches showing strong momentum)
- Potent attack (62 goals scored this season, ranking 5th in the league for offensive output)
- Strong home advantage (currently 5th in the table with 59 points from 33 matches)
Ipswich: 20% win probability
- Poor defensive record (71 goals conceded, third-worst in the league)
- Relegation form (sitting 18th in the table with just 21 points from 33 matches)
- Struggling away form (recent form of LDLWL shows inconsistency when travelling)
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Newcastle vs. Ipswich preview
Newcastle look to quickly bounce back from their 4-1 thrashing at Aston Villa as they welcome relegation-threatened Ipswich to St James' Park on Saturday.
The Magpies had been in formidable form before that setback, winning four straight league matches by an aggregate score of 12-1 to keep their Champions League hopes alive.
Ipswich arrive in dire straits, having lost ten of their last thirteen Premier League fixtures and facing a mountain of injury problems, particularly in attack where Szmodics, Hutchinson, Philogene and Burns all remain sidelined.
When these sides met in December, Alexander Isak ran riot with a hat-trick in Newcastle's comprehensive 4-0 victory.
Harvey Barnes could be the difference-maker here, with the resurgent winger finding the net four times in his last four appearances.
Eddie Howe's men will be confident of extending their four-match unbeaten home streak against an Ipswich side that's leaked eight goals in their last three outings.
Newcastle vs. Ipswich form
Newcastle vs. Ipswich head to head
Newcastle
75%
Ipswich
25%
Dec 21, 2024
Ipswich
0 : 4
Newcastle
Apr 17, 2017
Ipswich
3 : 1
Newcastle
Oct 22, 2016
Newcastle
3 : 0
Ipswich
Apr 24, 2010
Newcastle
2 : 2
Ipswich
Sep 26, 2009
Ipswich
0 : 4
Newcastle
Mar 15, 2002
Newcastle
2 : 2
Ipswich
