Leicester City vs Ipswich Town FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Leicester City vs Ipswich Town FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Leicester City hosts fellow relegated side Ipswich Town at the King Power Stadium this Sunday afternoon. With both teams already confirmed for the Championship next season, the match is primarily for pride and a slightly better league finish, with Leicester currently in 19th and Ipswich in 18th, separated by goal difference. 

This game will also be an emotional farewell for Leicester legend Jamie Vardy in his final appearance for the Foxes. While Ipswich have struggled this season, particularly at home, they will want to end their Premier League campaign on a positive note, ensuring this relegated derby has the potential for an engaging encounter. 

Head to Head Record - In their last three matches over two seasons, Leicester City and Ipswich Town have drawn 1-1 each time. Before that, they hadn't met in almost ten years. In their recent game, Ipswich led early but, despite a red card, conceded a late equalizer.

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Leicester City Preview

Despite both Leicester City and Ipswich Town already facing relegation, their match sees Leicester slightly ahead with one more league win despite sitting a place below Ipswich. Leicester's season has been challenging under Ruud van Nistelrooy, conceding 78 goals, just one fewer than Ipswich. 

However, they recently ended a long home goal drought with a 2-0 victory over Southampton, where Jamie Vardy scored in his final season. While both teams have struggled significantly after Leicester's Championship-winning season, this match at the King Power holds extra significance as it marks Jamie Vardy's 500th and final appearance for the club.

Leicester will be without Fatawu (knee), Souttar (ankle), Pereira (muscle), De Cordova-Reid, and Mavididi. Goalkeeper Hermansen is also out with a hernia. This match marks Jamie Vardy's final game for Leicester, with fans hoping he can score his 200th goal for the club. 

Leicester City Probable Starting Lineup - Stolarczyk (GK); Justin, Coady, Faes, Thomas; Ndidi, Skipp; McAteer, Buonanotte, El Khannouss; Vardy. 

Ipswich Town FC Preview

Ipswich Town have shown stronger form away from home this season, securing three of their four wins on the road, compared to just one victory at Portman Road. However, their recent away form has dipped, with only one win in their last ten away matches. 

Last week saw them lose 1-0 at home to Brentford, extending their winless league run to six games. They came close to beating Leicester in the reverse fixture, only to concede a late equalizer for a 1-1 draw. Their last victory was back on April 2nd against Bournemouth. Since then, they've managed away draws against Chelsea and Everton, but their relegation has already been confirmed. 

Ipswich are also heavily impacted by injuries, missing Szmodics (ankle) and Broadhead (thigh) in attack. Young Player of the Season nominee Delap, their key player with 12 goals, is likely departing the club soon. He hasn't scored since early April, so Ipswich will hope Enciso, who has scored in recent away games, can provide a threat. Goalkeeper Muric and attacker Philogene-Bidace are also sidelined, further depleting their squad.

Ipswich Town Probable Starting Lineup - Palmer (GK); Johnson, O'Shea, Burgess, Greaves; Morsy, Taylor; Hutchinson, Clarke, Enciso; Delap