Verdict: Newcastle to score in both halves
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Desperately seeking an immediate response this weekend, Newcastle will welcome Ipswich to St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.
Newcastle
Starting with the hosts, eventually falling to a 4-1 drumming away at Aston Villa last weekend, Newcastle will know the importance of claiming an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite their public slip-up in the Midlands, Eddie Howe’s men have continued to shatter a string of records so far this calendar year. Making real history last month and ending their 70-year wait for a piece of domestic silverware as they were crowned EFL Cup champions thanks to a 2-1 victory against Liverpool at Wembley, the Magpies have rightfully received a string of plaudits. Laying down a real marker earlier in the month as they stormed their way to a 4-1 win against Manchester United, Newcastle have won each of their other six appearances across all competitions.
Newcastle Team News
Both still dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, Newcastle will once again be without the defensive duo of Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles. Likewise, the Magpies have confirmed that former Chelsea starlet Lewis Hall will miss the remainder of the season.
Enjoying what has been a sensational run of form this season and notching 21 Premier League strikes, attacking talisman Alexander Isak will lead the line here. England international Anthony Gordon could make a first start since the start of March.
Ipswich Town
As for the visitors, knowing that their fate can be officially confirmed this weekend, Ipswich have endured a public crisis since opening 2025. Last seen getting blown away at Portman Road as they slumped to a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Arsenal, Kieran McKenna’s men are limping their way to an immediate Championship return. Despite marking their return from March’s international break with a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth, that is the only Premier League win that Ipswich have collected so far this calendar year. Heading into March’s fortnight break with a 4-2 defeat at home against Champions League dreamers Nottingham Forest, Saturday’s guests will be bracing themselves for another monumental challenge when they make the trip to St. James’ Park this weekend.
Ipswich Town Team News
Shown a straight red card against Arsenal last weekend, Leif Davis will miss out through suspension on Saturday afternoon. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury issues, Ipswich will travel to St. James’ Park without the likes of Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics and former Aston Villa star Jaden Philogene.
Attracting plenty of heavyweight interest ahead of the summer transfer window, Liam Delap could be handed a full recall. Only making a pair of Premier League appearances since arriving from Atalanta back in January, ex-Everton defender Ben Godfrey could make a rare outing.
Newcastle vs Ipswich Town Key Factors to Consider
- When Newcastle and Ipswich met for their reverse Premier League showdown on December 21st, the Magpies stormed their way to a 4-0 romp at Portman Road.
- Despite their 4-1 loss away at Aston Villa last week, Newcastle have won each of their other six appearances across all competitions.
- Ipswich have collected just a single Premier League victory so far this calendar year.
- Nothing less than a win on Saturday afternoon will be enough for Ipswich to avoid having their relegation confirmed here.
- Attacking talisman Alexander Isak has recorded 21 goals in his 30 Premier League appearances this season.
Conclusion
Looking to claim an immediate response falling on from their 4-1 drumming against Aston Villa last weekend, Newcastle will rightfully be smelling a golden opportunity here. Hoping to take another giant leap towards a Champions League ticket, Saturday’s hosts will meet an Ipswich squad who know that their fate can mathematically be decided. Storming their way to a 4-0 victory when they travelled to Portman Road for their reverse meeting on December 21st, it is no surprise that Howe’s camp are pencilled in as a landslide contender at St. James’ Park.
Verdict: Newcastle to score in both halves
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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