SM
Arsenal vs. Juventus: 8 hrs 17 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data
IL
League One | Gameweek 27
Jan 14, 2023 at 3pm UK
Portman Road Stadium
PA

Ipswich
1 - 1
Plymouth

Burns (63')
Burns (11'), Hirst (87')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Mumba (90+3')
Wilson (38')

Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Plymouth Argyle - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Plymouth Argyle - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Ipswich Town and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sports Mole

Ipswich Town host Plymouth Argyle in a top-of-the-table League One clash at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon.

The home side are in third place and could move into the top two with a victory, while the visitors are seven points clear of their opponents in first place.


Match preview

Ipswich have emerged as real contenders to win promotion to the Championship this season, largely due to their fantastic goal return, having scored 47 in 25 games, the most of any side in the league.

Not only that, but the Tractor Boys have also managed to keep it very tight at the back, at least in home matches, conceding just nine in 12 league games at Portman Road.

Kieran McKenna's side have lost just two of their last 15 matches in the third tier, although the manager may be mildly concerned about recent form, as they have started to falter somewhat in games that they should be winning.

The East Anglian club boast the best away record in the division, but they will be disappointed with recent trips to Portsmouth and Lincoln City, drawing both games, despite the latter opponents having 10 men for much of the game.

In their last match, however, Ipswich were at their best against Championship side Rotherham United, running out resounding 4-1 winners to book their place in the FA Cup fourth round after a very dominant performance.

Plymouth have had a fantastic season so far, and they are showing no signs of slowing down in their pursuit of promotion, undefeated in their last eight games in all competitions.

In fact, the last time that the Pilgrims lost on their travels in League One was all the way back in August, when they were defeated at Charlton Athletic, so they should be full of confidence heading into Saturday's game.

Furthermore, the Argyle have already proven that they have what it takes to beat Ipswich, winning 2-1 at Home Park in a closely-contested game back in September, one of twelve home wins already this season.

Steven Schumacher's side have also started to put in some very solid defensive displays of late, keeping clean sheets in four out of their last five matches, including two in tough games against Bolton Wanderers and Wycombe Wanderers.

Not only have the Pilgrims impressed in the league, but they are now into the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy after a comprehensive 2-0 victory against Bristol Rovers in their last match, their second away win on the spin.

Ipswich Town League One form:


Ipswich Town form (all competitions):


Plymouth Argyle League One form:


Plymouth Argyle form (all competitions):



Team News

Ipswich have no fresh injury concerns, but they will continue to be without Dominic Ball and Tyreece John-Jules, who have both been ruled out since November.

Despite cruising past Rotherham last time out, McKenna is likely to revert to a team more accustomed to playing league matches, with Marcus Harness returning on the left of midfield, and Wes Burns on the opposite side.

Kayden Jackson has been the more regular starter for the Tractor Boys in recent weeks, but Freddie Ladapo should keep his place in the team, having scored his second goal in four games last time out.

Schumacher will be very frustrated that he does not have one of his key players available for the trip to East Anglia, with captain Joe Edwards missing out due to suspension, so January signing Saxon Earley could come into the side.

Striker Niall Ennis has been suffering with a hip injury lately, so Ryan Hardie is poised to lead the line, after breaking his duck by scoring his first goal in 10 games in the match against Bristol Rovers.

Ipswich Town possible starting lineup:
Walton; Donacien, Woolfenden, Burgess, Leigh; Morsy, Evans, Aluku, Jackson, Burns; Ladapo

Plymouth Argyle possible starting lineup:
Cooper; Wilson, Scarr, Lonwijk; Mumba, Houghton, Randell, Earley; Wright, Mayor, Hardie


We say: Ipswich Town 0-0 Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth drew their last League One away game 0-0 against fifth-placed Bolton Wanderers, and so a similar result should be expected on Saturday, with very little separating the two teams.

That result is likely to suit the visitors far more than the hosts, as it would maintain Argyle's seven-point lead over Ipswich, setting them up nicely for an easier game at home to Cheltenham next weekend.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting a home win in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Home Win:data


body check tags ::

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


amp_article__503980 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2024-06-05 13:10:19:
html db last update - 2024-06-05 13:10:19 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html
Read more!
Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Recommended Next on SM
Three solutions to Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus injury problem
Reunion at Man United: Amorim 'has spoken' to Sporting star over 2025 transfer
When will Alaba return to action? Potential return date revealed
Italian giants 'following Ipswich attacker' after impressive top-flight start
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Preview: Bournemouth vs. Brighton - prediction, team news, lineups

1

PB

Preview: AC Milan vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups

2

PA

Yoro debut? Shaw, Mainoo to return? Man United injury news vs. Ipswich

NEW

3

YD

Celta Vigo vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings

NEW

4

CV

Could Man City's "saving grace" give them the edge against "emotional" Spurs?

5

CM

Revealed! What is Man United's main transfer priority under Amorim?

6

RW

Preview: Parma vs. Atalanta - prediction, team news, lineups

7

PP

Preview: Kayserispor vs. Fenerbahce - prediction, team news, lineups

8

PK

Preview: Bodrumspor vs. Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups

9

PB

Preview: Reims vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups

10

PR


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .