Ipswich vs Leicester: Battle of the Newly Promoted



The two newly promoted teams, Ipswich and Leicester, are set to face off in a highly anticipated match that promises to be a thriller.

Ipswich Town, after securing promotion from the Championship last season, will be looking to make a statement in their return to the Premier League. Known for their strong home record, Ipswich will be eager to get their campaign off to a winning start at Portman Road.

Leicester City, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their impressive form from the Championship. Led by their talismanic forward Jamie Vardy, Leicester will be confident of causing an upset against their higher-ranked opponents.

  • Head-to-Head Record:
    • Ipswich have won 9 of the 26 meetings between the two sides.
    • Leicester have also won 9, while 8 games have ended in draws.
    • Ipswich have a 100% home record against Leicester in the Premier League, scoring eight goals in three games.

    Key Players:

    Ipswich

    • Luke Woolfenden (Defender): A solid and experienced center-back who was instrumental in Ipswich's promotion campaign.
    • Conor Chaplin (Midfielder): A creative playmaker who can unlock defenses with his passing and vision.
    • Freddie Ladapo (Striker): A prolific goalscorer who will be looking to continue his scoring form in the Premier League.

    Leicester

    • Jamie Vardy (Striker): The England international is Leicester's talisman and one of the most feared strikers in the league.
    • Youri Tielemans (Midfielder): A technically gifted midfielder who can control the tempo of the game with his passing and dribbling.
    • Wout Faes (Defender): A commanding center-back who has been key to Leicester's solid defensive record this season.

    Prediction:

    This is a tough match to predict, as both teams have shown impressive form in recent months. However, Ipswich's home advantage and their excellent record against Leicester could give them the edge.

    Our pick: Ipswich Town to win 2-1

    Regardless of the result, this match promises to be an entertaining affair between two teams with plenty to prove in the Premier League.