Premier League: Ipswich vs. Crystal Palace

The first midweek round of the Premier League season is upon us, with the bottom-table clash between Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace at Portman Road taking center stage. Town currently sits second-to-last in the table, with Southampton the only team below them. Meanwhile, their visitors on Tuesday, level on points, hold a slight edge with a better goal difference keeping them just above the relegation zone.

Ipswich Town – Crystal Palace Preview

Despite their position, Ipswich has proven they won't be pushovers after promotion. Recent performances include a 1-1 draw against Leicester, a surprising 2-1 victory over Tottenham, and a 1-1 tie with Manchester United. Last Saturday, Ipswich narrowly lost 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, although Kieran McKenna's squad held their own on the pitch, with players like Omari Hutchinson and Jack Clarke creating chances that could have secured a point.

This game kicks off a crucial trio of fixtures for Town, who face Bournemouth and Wolves next. Notably, four of Ipswich’s six home matches this season have ended in draws. Injury woes continue, with Chiedozie Ogbene sidelined long-term, and George Hirst, Janoi Donacien, and Axel Tuanzebe also unavailable for Tuesday’s clash.

Crystal Palace’s Challenges

The return of Eberechi Eze brought hope for Palace, but the midfielder looked far from his best during the 60 minutes he played in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle. A last-minute equalizer from Daniel Muñoz rescued a point, but Palace remains under pressure. Failing to secure points at Portman Road could see them drop below the relegation line, with daunting fixtures against Manchester City, Brighton, and Arsenal on the horizon. Palace is yet to win on the road this season, and they’ll also be without key midfielder Adam Wharton due to injury.

Odds and Betting Tips from The Tipster

Match Details:

• Fixture: Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace
• Venue: Portman Road
• Date and Time: Tuesday, 8:30 PM
• Odds (Betsson): 2.92 – 3.50 – 2.48

Both teams are desperate: Ipswich for their first home win, and Palace for their first away victory. The match is shaping up to be a tightly contested affair, and another draw seems likely. However, Ipswich’s recent upswing in form gives them a slight edge. Our betting tip is a home win with draw no bet (H, DNB). We’re placing 3 units with Betsson at 2.10 odds.