⁠Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Tractor Boys are yet to register their first win of the season. 

Ipswich Town have found life hard in the Premier League after securing promotion from the Championship. They have developed a reputation under Kieran McKenna as a well-drilled side. After a difficult start to the season, the Blues have managed to draw their last three matches against the likes of Fulham, Brighton, and Southampton. 

McKenna will be pleased with how his side has reacted from the early loss but will have to start winning games to maintain their position at the end of the season. 

Meanwhile, Aston Villa have gone from strength to strength in the opening few matches. Things are looking bright for the Villans who have emerged as one of the top sides under the leadership of Unai Emery. 

He has guided the team to a place in this season’s Champions League where they registered a comprehensive win over Young Boys in the first match. The Villans are also going strong in the Premier League languishing in the third spot one point shy of table toppers Manchester City. 

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 2:00 PM UK, 6:30 PM IST

Location: Portman Road, Ipswich

Form:

⁠Ipswich Town (in all competitions): L-D-D-D-D

Aston Villa (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Omari Hutchinson (⁠Ipswich Town)

Omari Hutchinson, despite failing to score a single goal this season has shown plenty of promise on his debut campaign in the Premier League. After an impressive campaign for them last term, the Tractor Boys moved quickly to secure his services from Chelsea. 

It is a matter of time before he starts producing the goals. His link-up play has improved massively often being the point of contact between the defence and attack this season. 

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

After a slow start to the campaign, Ollie Watkins has finally hit the ground running for Aston Villa with three goals in the last three games. His tally for the new season counts with three goals and one assist from five matches. 

Watkins is a predator of a striker who is very fast on the counters and can effectively convert the chances. Last season was a fruitful one for the England striker who netted 27 goals in all competitions while also providing another 13 assists. Hopefully, he can replicate a similar outcome for them again this season. 

Match Facts

• Ipswich Town are without a win in their last six games 
• Aston Villa have scored 13 goals in the last five games
• Ipswich Town and Aston Villa have both conceded one penalty each this season

⁠Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Ollie Watkins to score the first goal in this game – 9/2 with sky bet
• Tip 2: Aston Villa to win this game– 9/10 with bet365
• Tip 3: Match to finish with total goals over 3.5– 2/5 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

Ipswich Town have three injury concerns for this game. Harry Clarke is ruled out due to a tendon Achilles injury while the pair of Kevin Phillips and Nathan Broadhead remain in major doubt for participation in this game. 

Meanwhile, Aston Villa have been hit with several injury blows. While the likes of Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings, Diego Carlos, and Jaden Philogene-Bidace were already on the sidelines, the likes of John McGinn, Matty Cash, and Lucas Digne have also joined them on the injury table and remain major doubts for this game. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 61

⁠Ipswich Town – 20

Aston Villa – 26

Draws – 15

Predicted lineup

Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Muric (GK); Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap

Aston Villa predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Martinez (GK); Konsa, Bogarde, Torres, Maatsen; Onana, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins

Match Prediction for ⁠Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa

The hosts have found life difficult in the Premier League failing to win any of their matches. In contrast, the Villans have made an impressive start under Unai Emery. They are the clear favourites for the win here with the way they are performing at the moment. We expect the visitors to secure a dominating victory here. 

Prediction: ⁠Ipswich Town 1-3 Aston Villa

Telecast for ⁠Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa

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