Football Prediction | Ipswich Town vs Wolverhampton Wanderers | English Premier League | April 5 – Can Ipswich Build on Their First Win in Weeks, or Will Wolves Continue Their Relegation Escape?

Premier League action continues as Ipswich Town hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers at Portman Road on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at 6:30 PM (BDT) / 6:00 PM (INR). Ipswich Town, under their current management, will look to secure crucial points at home as they continue their fight in the top half of the table. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers will be aiming to bounce back and maintain their push for a higher position in the league.

Ipswich vs Wolves Form Guide

Ipswich 

Ipswich Town has had a mixed season, struggling to establish significant strengths but showing moments of resilience. Their biggest challenges remain in their attacking and defensive play, particularly in finishing scoring chances and defending against more skillful players. However, they’ll look to capitalize on their home advantage and aim to hold off Wolves’ attacking threats.

Wolves

Wolverhampton Wanderers, on the other hand, have demonstrated several strong aspects of their game. They are highly effective at stealing the ball from the opposition and launching strong counter-attacks. Wolves also excel in creating long shot opportunities and through ball attacks. Their ability to come back from losing positions and protect a lead has been solid, making them a formidable opponent for any team.

Ipswich vs Wolves Key Battles:

Liam Delap vs Jørgen Strand Larsen

Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, with 11 goals this season, has been a key figure in their attack, offering physicality and a clinical finishing touch. His ability to score under pressure will be vital as he faces Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Jørgen Strand Larsen, who is close behind with 10 goals. Strand Larsen’s aerial prowess and poise in front of goal make him a constant threat for Ipswich’s defense.

Julio Enciso vs Rayan Ait Nouri

Ipswich’s Julio Enciso has contributed 2 goals and assists, offering a creative spark in the midfield, though his impact has been less pronounced compared to Wolves’ Rayan Ait Nouri. Ait Nouri, with 8 combined goals and assists, has been more influential in Wolves’ attacking play, providing key passes and assists along with occasional goals. 

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Ipswich vs Wolves Tactical Outlook

Ipswich Town lacks significant strengths and struggles with multiple weaknesses, including finishing scoring chances, maintaining possession, and avoiding individual errors. They also have difficulties defending against long shots, through-ball attacks, and skillful players. Ipswich’s style relies on taking long shots, playing through the middle, and using long balls. They tend to play in their own half with an aggressive approach, rotating their first eleven throughout the season.

Wolves excel at stealing the ball from the opposition and are strong in counter-attacks, creating long-shot opportunities, and using through balls to create chances. They also perform well in coming back from losing positions and protecting the lead. However, they face weaknesses in defending against skillful players, aerial duels, and defending set pieces, with a particular vulnerability to fouling in dangerous areas. Wolves play with width, attacking down the right, and use the offside trap effectively, maintaining a consistent first eleven while playing aggressively in their own half.

Head-to-Head Encounters

The head-to-head record between Ipswich Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers is quite close, with both teams having 4 wins each and 5 draws in their recent meetings. This indicates a competitive match-up, with bookmakers giving odds of 2.70 for an Ipswich Town win, 3.25 for a draw, and 2.63 for a Wolverhampton Wanderers victory.

Injury News and Suspensions

Ipswich 

Ipswich Town have several injury concerns, with Arijanet Muric and Leif Davis both sidelined until late April 2025 due to shoulder and leg injuries, respectively. Chiedozie Ogbene and Sammie Szmodics are also out, with Achilles tendon and ankle injuries, and are expected to return in early May 2025. Omari Hutchinson is recovering from a hamstring injury and is set to be back by late April. Wes Burns faces a long-term absence, with a cruciate ligament injury keeping him out until mid-October 2025.

Wolves

Wolves are dealing with a few long-term injuries and suspensions. Matheus Cunha is currently suspended, while Enso Gonzalez and Leon Chiwome are both out due to cruciate ligament injuries, with Gonzalez expected back in early May 2025 and Chiwome not returning until late September 2025. Sasa Kalajdzic, recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, is expected to return by mid-April, while Yerson Mosquera is out with a knee injury and is not expected to return until mid-August 2025. 

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Ipswich vs Wolves Possible Playing Squad

Ipswich Town

Palmer (GK), Townsend, Burgess, O’Shea, Tuanzebe, Cajuste, Morsy, Enciso, Broadhead, Philogene, Delap

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sá (GK), Gomes, Agbadou, Doherty, Aït-Nouri, André, Gomes, Semedo, Bellegarde, Munetsi, Larsen

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers are likely to emerge victorious in this encounter, given their superior form and tactical approach. Ipswich Town will look to challenge but may struggle against Wolves’ attacking options and counter-attacking style.

Score Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers are predicted to come out on top with a 3-1 win over Ipswich Town, showcasing their superior quality and attacking depth. Ipswich will put up a fight but ultimately fall short against Wolves’ firepower. 

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