- Palace have two wins and three defeats in their last five in all competitions.
- Ipswich have two defeats and a win in their last three in all competitions.
Ipswich are in trouble
Ipswich Town lost 5-2 away at Manchester United and then were beaten 0-2 at home by Liverpool, so the Tractor Boys are wobbling a little and will need to get a grip at Selhurst Park this Saturday.
But they will face a Palace side who have not made the best of starts at home in the Premier League 2026/2027, taking no wins from their one home game and scoring just once at Selhurst Park so far.
Eagles sitting pretty?
Palace arrive off the back of a lively 3-2 away win over Fulham in the Premier League 2026/2027 following back-to-back defeats to Everton and Manchester City, so they could win this if they play at their best.
The bookies see the Eagles as the favourite at 9/10 to beat the Tractor Boys, who are listed at 3/1 with the draw at 27/10.
It is a fair match to have and I'm on the side of the hosts here, so they can edge a win, although it may not be pretty as this looks a good draw pick.
Palace have the advantage in the head-to-head record, having won the last two meetings, while they also beat Ipswich 1-0 here in the Premier League 2024/2025.
Chuba and Mitchell are in great form
Chuba Akpom is the Tractor Boys' most prolific Premier League 2026/2027 player so far with one goal in two games, while Julio Enciso has already provided two assists in three matches.
Pierre Sage has quickly implemented his 3-4-2-1 template for Palace, which is built on the width of his wing-backs, structured pressing and fast vertical breaks.
But Gary O'Neil's men are a different proposition and have set up in a pragmatic style this season, staying compact and looking to pounce on any turnovers with their quick players.
That could lead to a chess match and an under 2.5 goals play at 49/50 fits the idea of a tight, tactical scrap.
If Palace can stretch Ipswich out wide, then they should have the edge and we think Tyrick Mitchell can nick it for the hosts with a goal at any time.
