Crystal Palace vs Ipswich predictions: Strand Larsen to star in 6.5/1 bet builder
R Kilvington
Crystal Palace have won their last two matches in all competitions
Ipswich have lost the last three meetings with Palace
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Crystal Palace and Ipswich sit next to each other in the Premier League table with identical records but they will face off at Selhurst Park on Saturday in contrasting form.
The Eagles opened their campaign with back-to-back defeats but go into Saturday's clash having won two on the bounce, beating Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage in the Premier League before cruising to a 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup.
Ipswich, on the other hand, began with successive victories — 2-1 over Sunderland in the league and 3-1 against Leicester in the Carabao Cup but have since suffered defeats to Manchester United (5-2) and Liverpool (2-0).
Team news
Chadi Riad, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr have been ruled out for Palace through injury, while Eddie Nketiah faces a late fitness test but Cheick Doucoure should be available after illness.
Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice against Boro and could retain his spot in the starting XI, having come off the bench against Fulham.
Jack Taylor, Jaden Philogene and Azor Matusiwa are all sidelined for Ipswich, although new signing Zian Flemming could potentially make his debut.
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The stats
Recent games between these sides have been few and far between in recent years, having played each other on just three occasions since the start of the 2013/14 season.
Palace have won all three of those meetings by an aggregate score of 4-1, securing a 2-1 home win in the Carabao Cup in 2017, while they secured two 1-0 successes in the Premier League two seasons ago.
Both teams have won two of their four matches in all competitions this season, with Palace going into the game after back-to-back wins, while Ipswich have lost their last two.
Strand Larsen scored twice — his first goals of the campaign — and grabbed an assist against Boro in the Carabao Cup win in midweek.
These two share identical Premier League records after three games; one win, two defeats, four goals scored, eight goals conceded.
Emersonn has scored once in three Premier League games since joining Ipswich this summer, averaging 1.3 shots per game in the top flight.
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Prediction
Palace enter this game in better form than their opponents, although they have arguably have had an easier start to the season.
Wins over Fulham and Boro were perhaps expected, whereas the Tractor Boys had to face Manchester United at Old Trafford, before welcoming Liverpool to Portman Road.
Ipswich boss Gary O’Neil can take confidence from the fact his side defeated Sunderland in the opening match and a similar performance might be enough to take something from Selhurst Park.
The Eagles though are starting to click, have home advantage and they should prove too strong, with Strand Larsen a man in form who can make the difference.
Score prediction: Crystal Palace 2-0 Ipswich
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