Premier League: Ipswich vs. Newcastle Prediction — Tractor Boys Chasing Successive Wins Against Rampant Magpies (Dec 21)

Ipswich Town’s survival push caught fire last weekend in the Premier League, as the Tractor Boys registered a memorable win on the road at Wolves.

The win for Kieran McKenna’s side still keeps them in the bottom three places, but they are now just two points adrift from safety as we approach the half-way stage of the season.

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle got their campaign back on track last Saturday, snapping a four-game winless run with a fine success at home against Leicester. Another win over a promoted rival will be expected based on the odds this weekend.

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First Meeting Between Sides Since 2017

This weekend’s clash between Ipswich and Newcastle will be the first time that the sides have collided since the 2016-17 Championship season.

On that occasion, the Tractor Boys recorded a 3-1 home success, but were beaten 3-0 at St. James’ Park.

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Ipswich vs. Newcastle Key Stats

• Ipswich’s winning goal against Wolves marked the first time that two substitutes had combined for a winning effort in the top-flight for the Tractor Boys since April 2002.
• Alexander Isak has scored in three successive Premier League matches for the second time this season, registering 17 goal involvements in 14 matches at St. James’ Park.

Ipswich Team News

Axel Tuanzebe remains absent for Ipswich this weekend, as the defender has been ruled out until the New Year with a thigh injury. George Hirst and Chiedozie Ogbene are both also unavailable.

Possible Lineup

Arijanet Muric (GK); Harry Clarke, Dara O’Shea, Craig Burgess, Leif Davis, Sam Morsy, Jens Cajuste, Wes Burns, Connor Chaplin, Omari Hutchinson, Liam Delap

Newcastle Team News

Sven Botman could be named among the subs after returning the action with the reserves on Monday. However, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles are both out until 2025.

Possible Lineup

Nick Pope (GK); Tino Livramento, Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Joe Willock, Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes

Ipswich vs. Newcastle Prediction

Newcastle’s record against promoted teams has been excellent in recent seasons, and they bounced back to form with a strong display at home to Leicester last Saturday.

While it may be a closer affair at Portman Road, an away win still looks to be the best betting angle.