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The Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ipswich Town is set to take place on Saturday, 14th December 2024, at 16:00 in the Molineux Stadium. This matchday 16 fixture pits two struggling sides against each other, with both teams currently occupying the bottom three positions in the league table. Wolves find themselves in 19th place with 9 points, while Ipswich Town sit just one spot above in 18th, also on 9 points but with a slightly better goal difference.
Our betting prediction for this crucial relegation battle leans towards a home win for Wolverhampton Wanderers. The odds for a Wolves victory stand at 1.89 with 1Win, which presents good value considering the home advantage and the slightly better recent form of the Midlands club. For those looking to enhance potential returns, a handicap bet on Wolves might be worth considering, given their superior goal-scoring record this season.
Our second betting tip focuses on both teams to score, with odds of 1.65 available at Paripesa for a “Yes” outcome. This prediction is based on the defensive frailties of both sides, with Wolves conceding an average of 2.57 goals per game and Ipswich letting in 1.79 goals per match in the league so far.
Wolverhampton Wanderers – Fighting for Survival
Wolverhampton Wanderers have endured a challenging start to their Premier League campaign, finding themselves embroiled in a relegation battle as the season approaches its midway point. With just two wins, three draws, and nine defeats from their opening 14 matches, Wolves have struggled to find consistency under the management of Gary O’Neil.
The Molineux outfit’s home form has been particularly concerning, with just one win and one draw from seven matches on their own turf. This poor run of results has contributed significantly to their precarious league position, and O’Neil will be acutely aware of the need to improve their home record if they are to climb out of the relegation zone.
In their most recent outing, Wolves suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat away to Everton, a result that will have dented confidence within the squad. However, prior to this setback, they had shown signs of improvement with two wins and a draw in their previous four league matches. O’Neil will be hoping his team can rediscover that form as they prepare to face fellow strugglers Ipswich Town.
Despite their defensive woes, having conceded 36 goals in 14 matches, Wolves have shown some potency in attack, netting 22 times. This ability to find the back of the net could prove crucial in their fight for survival, and O’Neil will be looking to strike a balance between defensive solidity and attacking threat in the coming weeks.
Last Direct Encounter
The most recent meeting between these two sides resulted in a 3-2 home victory for Ipswich Town. This high-scoring affair suggests that we could be in for an entertaining encounter at Molineux, with both teams likely to view this match as a crucial opportunity to pick up valuable points in their fight against relegation.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Looking at the last five encounters between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ipswich Town across all competitions, we see a relatively even split of results. Wolves have emerged victorious on two occasions, while Ipswich have one win to their name, with the remaining two matches ending in draws. This balanced head-to-head record adds an extra layer of intrigue to Saturday’s clash.
Recent Form
Examining the last five matches for both teams across all competitions, we see that Wolverhampton Wanderers have a slightly better record with two wins, one draw, and two defeats. In contrast, Ipswich Town have managed one win, two draws, and two defeats over the same period. This marginal difference in form could prove decisive in what is expected to be a closely contested match.
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