- Josh Sargent has scored five goals in eight Championship games. - Ipswich have just one clean sheet in eight attempts across all competitions. - Recommended bet: Josh Sargent anytime goalscorer
Ipswich and Norwich have both endured indifferent starts to the season ahead of Sunday’s East Anglian derby.
The Tractor Boys have lost just one of their seven games as they bid for an immediate return to the Premier League but they have managed only two wins themselves, while the Canaries went into this round of fixtures just two points clear of danger after four defeats in their opening eight games.
Ipswich are the justifiable favourites and look the more likely winners. However, Norwich tend to raise their levels in this fixture and they have not lost to their bitter rivals since 2009 - a run stretching 14 games - so the player markets may provide the best betting opportunities for this lunchtime kick-off.
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Team News
Ipswich have issues in defence as Conor Townsend and Harry Clarke are both absent due to knee injuries.
Jovon Makama is pushing for a starting spot for Norwich after featuring as a substitute in the midweek defeat to West Brom.
The stats
Norwich are unbeaten in 14 games against Ipswich (W7, D7)
The Canaries are unbeaten on the road across all competitions (W3, D2).
Josh Sargent is averaging 2.9 shots per game in the Championship.
Ipswich have conceded in 11 of their last 12 home games stretching back to last season.
Norwich have scored in 24 consecutive East Anglian derby fixtures, dating back to 2003.
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Prediction
After a lacklustre start to the season, Ipswich look to be hitting their stride after collecting seven points from the last nine available and they will fancy their chances of ending their winless run against rivals Norwich on Sunday.
However, the Canaries have been a far stronger side on their travels this season, remaining unbeaten on the road in any competition, and they should be able to put up a fight at Portman Road.
Norwich forward Josh Sargent made an excellent start to the season with six goals in his first five games across all competitions but he has not managed to add to that total since. The USA international has still been getting chances, however, and he may be able to end his dry spell in what is likely to be a fiercely contested derby on Sunday.
Sargent has gone four league games without a goal but he has still managed eight attempts in total during that run and recorded two shots on goal from three attempts in the Canaries’ draw at Stoke in their last road game.
Clean sheets have been an issue for Ipswich this season and they have managed only one shutout in four attempts at home in the Championship. As such, a Norwich goal should be expected and Sargent is the most likely candidate to score for the visitors despite his struggles over the last few weeks.
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