Match preview

Ipswich Town (11th, 6 pts) host Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) at Portman Road on Saturday 12 December, kick-off 15:00.

Ipswich Town are looking for a response, having won 2 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 7, conceded 11). Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9).

Varless AI expects around 1.7 goals for Ipswich Town and 1.8 for Newcastle, making Ipswich Town 36% to win, the draw 23% and Newcastle 41%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 69%.