Wolverhampton vs Ipswich Predictions

Wolves vs Ipswich Town Predictions for this Premier League clash of struggling sides. Wolves vs Ipswich Town Predictions for Saturday’s Premier League clash of struggling sides. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | Dec 14, 2024 at 3pm UK at Molineux Stadium

Wolverhampton vs Ipswich Predictions

Can Either Team Escape the Relegation Mire?

• Booking Frenzy Incoming? Referees dished out nine yellow cards during Wolves’ defeat to West Ham. With emotions running high, expect more disciplinary drama at Molineux.
• Goals Galore in Wolves Matches: Wolves have seen over 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 12 Premier League games, showcasing their defensive struggles.
• Ipswich’s Road Resilience: The Tractor Boys have scored in five of seven away matches this season, including a surprise 2-1 triumph at Tottenham.

Our Tips

This Saturday, Wolverhampton Wanderers host Ipswich Town in a critical Premier League clash that could have serious ramifications for both clubs. Both sides are stuck in the relegation zone, level on points, and desperately need a result to climb out of trouble. Wolves, under immense pressure, have seen their form collapse, with Gary O’Neil fighting for his job amidst discontent in the dressing room. Meanwhile, Ipswich, under Kieran McKenna, started their top-flight campaign promisingly but have been in free fall recently, losing three consecutive matches. The tension at Molineux promises drama, with neither side able to afford further setbacks in this high-stakes encounter.

Ipswich arrive with faint optimism after picking up points against the likes of Manchester United and Spurs earlier in the season. Wolves, however, have endured chaos on and off the pitch, with a 2-1 defeat to West Ham marking their third straight loss. Add to this the rift between players and coaching staff, and it’s clear that the home side are not entering this game in good spirits. For both teams, this could be a defining moment in their season.

Best Bet: Draw/Draw Half-Time/Full-Time

For punters, the best bet for this match appears to be a Draw/Draw Half-Time/Full-Time prediction. This reflects the precarious nature of both teams’ recent performances and their inability to seize control in games.

Wolves’ season has been riddled with inconsistency, highlighted by a lack of cutting edge in the final third. Matheus Cunha, while undoubtedly talented, has struggled to carry the team, and their reliance on sporadic moments of brilliance has often left them chasing games. Ipswich, on the other hand, are equally culpable, having thrown away a lead against Bournemouth just last week. Their poor game management has repeatedly cost them, a theme that suggests they may struggle to break down Wolves.

With both teams boasting leaky defences — Wolves have conceded 38 goals, while Ipswich have shipped 27 — there’s every reason to believe this match will be competitive without one side dominating. However, these defensive frailties are often matched by their erratic attacking performances. Wolves’ record of scoring in 11 of their last 12 games might suggest a potency in attack, but it is often undermined by their inability to finish games strongly. Ipswich have found joy on the road, scoring in five of their seven away matches, but their form suggests they are unlikely to have enough quality to win outright.

Graham Hartshorn, our expert at BettingTips4You.com, summarises this outlook: “Both teams are mired in defensive chaos, and their struggles to find consistency in attack suggest this could be a cagey, drawn-out affair. A goalless or low-scoring draw at both intervals is a smart bet.”

Given Wolves’ and Ipswich’s shared tendency to underperform, the odds of a draw at both half-time and full-time appear favourable. The emotional weight of the occasion and the stakes involved may only add to the cautiousness on display.

Correct Score Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Ipswich Town

Building on the rationale for the best bet, the most plausible correct score prediction is a 1-1 draw. Both teams have shown just enough attacking potential to find the net but lack the stability and cohesion to assert dominance.

Wolves will look to Matheus Cunha as their primary attacking outlet, but he has often been isolated in games due to a lack of creative support from midfield. Ipswich, meanwhile, will pin their hopes on Liam Delap, who has impressed in moments but struggled for consistency. With the match likely to be tense, a single goal for each side feels realistic. Ipswich’s record of scoring in difficult away fixtures, such as their 2-1 victory at Tottenham, indicates they have the resilience to strike at least once.

The defensive vulnerabilities of both teams also support this prediction. Wolves have conceded an average of over three goals per game in recent weeks, while Ipswich’s habit of individual errors away from home has been their undoing. Expect both sides to exploit each other’s weaknesses in a nervy, closely-fought contest.

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