Ipswich vs Wolves Preview

• Draw or Wolves win
• Over 2.5 goals

Ipswich Town’s surprise 2-1 win away at Bournemouth in midweek offered a rare glimmer of hope in what has been a dismal return to the top flight.

But with Wolves also collecting three points during the week, the gap to safety remains at nine points, making this clash a must-win encounter for the Tractor Boys. Anything less than a victory here, and their Premier League survival hopes will all but vanish.

Wolves, by contrast, are trending upward under Vítor Pereira, and a win at Portman Road would virtually confirm their safety, capping off an impressive turnaround since the change in leadership.

Ipswich Town: One Last Chance to Save Their Season

Ipswich’s midweek win at Bournemouth was arguably their best performance of the season, but they remain firmly entrenched in the relegation zone.

This match against fellow strugglers Wolves is a genuine six-pointer, and with only seven games remaining after this, the stakes could not be higher.

Despite a historically good head-to-head record at home against Wolves — only one loss in their last eight H2Hs at Portman Road — the context is less encouraging.

Ipswich have lost eight of their last nine home league games, including five in a row, and are in danger of losing six straight home league matches for just the second time in club history (the first was in November 1963).

They’ll be hoping to complete their first top-flight league double over Wolves since 1983/84, but the pressure to win this game may also open them up defensively — an issue that has plagued them all season.

Wolves: Pereira’s Reign Bringing Stability

Since Vítor Pereira’s appointment, Wolves have emerged as a far more competitive and resilient side. Their 1-0 win over West Ham in midweek reflected the discipline and structure Pereira has brought, with the team now having won six of his 14 matches in charge (W6, D2, L6).

If the league table began from his first game, Wolves would be in the top half, a clear sign of the progress made under his leadership.

A win here would put even more distance between themselves and the bottom three, and all but secure another season in the top flight.

Their record against newly promoted sides is strong as well — six wins from their last eight in such fixtures (D1, L1).

The only defeat? Against Ipswich in the reverse fixture, which also cost former manager Gary O’Neil his job. That result may provide extra motivation for the Wolves squad.

Head-to-Head & Match Facts

• Ipswich have lost eight of their last nine home league games (W1)
• Ipswich have lost their last five home league matches, one short of their all-time record
• Wolves have won six of their last eight Premier League games vs newly promoted sides
• Ipswich have not completed a top-flight H2H double over Wolves since 1983/84
• Under Pereira, Wolves would rank as a top-half side across 14 matches (W6, D2, L6)

İzlenecek Kilit Oyuncular

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Clarke has now played 12 home Premier League games without a single win (D4, L8) — the joint-most in competition history. He’ll need to produce a big performance to end that unwanted record, especially given Ipswich’s struggle to break teams down at home.

Matt Doherty (Wolves)

A reliable performer away from home, Doherty has scored three of his last four Premier League goals on the road, each time making the score 1-1. His forward runs and attacking presence down the flank could be key in helping Wolves counter Ipswich’s desperate push for victory.

Prediction: Wolves to Edge a Nervy Relegation Battle

Ipswich will be boosted by their midweek win, but Portman Road has not been a happy hunting ground for them in recent months. Wolves, under Pereira, are well-organised and efficient, especially when playing on the break.

While Ipswich may show more fight than usual, Wolves’ composure and form under pressure should be enough to earn a vital win.

Predicted Score: Ipswich 1-2 Wolves

Wolves take a massive step towards safety, while Ipswich’s Premier League dream inches closer to ending in disappointment.

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