Ipswich vs Leicester Prediction 26.12.2023

• Competition: Championship
• Date: 26.12.2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
• Venue: Portman Road (Ipswich)

Following a severe 4-0 defeat in the previous round against their direct competitors, Leeds, in the Premier League, Ipswich was compelled to take their position seriously. Although they had a cushion of 10 points over their rivals, which provided a certain level of comfort and relaxation, their advantage has now dwindled to just 7 points. Adding to their woes, they now have to face the top team in the league, Leicester. This defeat comes on the heels of another poor performance by Ipswich at home against Norwich, where they managed only a 2-2 draw.

In virtually every aspect, Leicester is superior in the Championship this season and is set to make a swift comeback to where they belong, the Premier League. Boasting the league’s top offense and defense, they executed an impressive performance in the preceding round, defeating Rotherham 3-0. Leicester’s record displays just one loss in away games to date, with a scoring record in 14 out of the past 15 away games.

Ipswich vs Leicester pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

Ipswich proves to be an extremely effective team when playing on their home turf, having scored 32 goals in just 11 matches, making them the most efficient team in the league. They’ve managed to notch up 10 goals at their home stadium in their last 4 matches. Leicester, on the other hand, boasts a strong defense, which could challenge Ipswich. However, Ipswich is expected to maintain their offensive gameplay irrespective of their opponent. Given the circumstances, it’s highly likely that both teams will score. Leicester has already scored 5 goals in their last 2 away games, making “both teams to score” a viable option for this match.