Leicester vs Ipswich Prediction 18 May 2025
📣 Which of the relegated Premier League teams will prove stronger? Rivals are set to battle it out for the 17th spot in the standings. The difference lies only in the prize money, though both sides will receive a substantial parachute payment for their Championship campaign. Leicester are set to host Ipswich Town at King Power Stadium. This home advantage is unlikely to be decisive for the hosts. Therefore, we will explore various scenarios to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past two seasons, the rivals have faced off three times, each match ending in a 1-1 draw. Prior to these encounters, they hadn't crossed paths for nearly a decade. In the first round of the current campaign, Ipswich Town came closest to victory. They took an early lead in the first half but were reduced to ten men and conceded an equalizer during stoppage time.
Head-to-head statistics Leicester - Ipswich
Leicester City Team Overview
🔵 In early May, Leicester ended their goal drought at the King Power Stadium that had persisted since December. They also secured three points in a match against another season struggler, Southampton, with a 2-0 victory. Jamie Vardy was on the scoresheet, marking what will be his final season with Leicester.
🔗 The players relished the joy of scoring and continued to find the net against Nottingham Forest in the last round. They opened the scoring and later equalized in the closing stages (2-2). This result allowed them to catch up with Ipswich Town on points in the league table.
Match Results: Leicester City
Ipswich Town Team Overview
🚜 Ipswich Town last tasted victory on April 2 when they managed to edge out Bournemouth (2-1) at the Vitality Stadium. Since then, the team have twice managed to snatch points on the road. For instance, they drew against Chelsea (2-2) and Everton (2-2). However, the Tractor Boys have still lost their battle to stay up, trailing Tottenham by 16 points.
🔗 In their last outing, Ipswich Town hosted Brentford and conceded as early as the 18th minute. In the first half, the opposition had plenty of chances to extend their lead. After the break, the game settled down, with hardly any dangerous moments. Ultimately, Ipswich fell to a narrow defeat (0-1).
Match Results: Ipswich Town
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Leicester City
📣 Leicester's head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed his satisfaction with the performance against Nottingham Forest: "It was a very strong finish to the game. Physically, we were excellent and strong, which is a testament to the players and how they prepared throughout the week, as well as their performance during the match. I'm very happy today... We know we've been relegated, and it's still painful, but we're building some momentum towards the end of this season and preparing for the next one."
📌 The upcoming match will be Jamie Vardy's last for Leicester. It's known that he won't participate in the final round. Currently, the forward has scored 199 goals in 499 matches. Are we waiting for the 200th?
❌ Leicester are dealing with quite a few injuries. Notably, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Mads Hermansen, and Stephy Mavididi have missed 2-3 matches each. However, Ricardo Pereira is close to recovery. His return would bolster Leicester's right flank.
Ipswich Town
📝 Liam Delap has made quite an impression this season. Manchester United are the frontrunners for the striker, but much will depend on the outcome of the Europa League final.
🔝 Liam Delap is among the eight nominees for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.
❌ Ipswich's list of absentees is just as long as Leicester's. Notable absences include first-choice goalkeeper Arijanet Muric, key attacking player Jaden Philogene-Bidace, and Republic of Ireland international Sammie Szmodics, who has been called up for the June squad.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Andrew Kitchen, who has officiated just one Premier League game this season. In the West Ham vs Southampton clash, he issued three yellow cards. Across other English competitions, his average number of bookings is slightly higher at 3.17.
This season, Ipswich Town have been picking up yellow cards more frequently (2.6 compared to 2.5). On average, matches involving these teams feature over four bookings. The "Tractor Boys" have received at least two warnings in nine consecutive matches. It's likely that Leicester won't avoid yellow cards either. Therefore, a potential bet on total yellow cards over 2.5 is worth considering, especially since it has come through in five consecutive matches involving Leicester.
⚽️ Goal Predictions
Both teams are heading to the Championship and are eager for victories. Each has struggled defensively, with Ipswich Town playing an attacking style that has resulted in at least three goals in 7 of their last 8 matches. Thus, a bet on total goals over 2.5 appears well-founded.
🚩 Corner Predictions
Both teams average fewer than four corners per game this season. Ipswich Town reached this mark in their head-to-head in the first round. However, they tend to have fewer corners away from home; for instance, in 10 out of 11 such matches, they've had a maximum of four. Therefore, a bet on Ipswich total corners under 4.5 seems likely to succeed.
Editor's Prediction
The teams have ended their last three encounters with the same scoreline of 1-1. Will there be a fourth? It's possible, but such a bet seems quite risky. However, betting on both teams to score seems more promising, as this has occurred in eight of Ipswich's last ten away matches. Our main pick is both teams to score (yes).
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Betting Tips: Leicester City - Ipswich Town
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