Ipswich Town aims to bounce back after a rare defeat against West Bromwich Albion when they face Millwall at Portman Road in the Championship. Meanwhile, Millwall will look to recover after a recent loss against Coventry City.
Match Preview
Ipswich Town’s unbeaten streak came to an end in a disappointing defeat against West Brom, with the Tractor Boys conceding two goals without managing a shot on target.
Despite this setback, Ipswich remains in a strong position in the Championship, boasting a formidable home record and still holding a seven-point cushion over third place.
The home fans at Portman Road have witnessed an entertaining season with Ipswich scoring consistently, earning an impressive 21 points in eight Championship home games.
Millwall, under Joe Edwards’ management, suffered a 4-0 loss against Coventry City after showing signs of a possession-oriented style. Their away form has been encouraging, collecting 13 of their 20 points on the road.
Looking to bounce back, Ipswich will aim to continue their goal-scoring prowess at home against a Millwall side eager to improve their attacking output.
Team Form
Ipswich Town: WWDDWL
Millwall: DLDLWL
Team News
Ipswich welcomes back Wes Burns and Brandon Williams to their lineup, while Elkan Baggott could return after international duty. The likes of Massimo Luongo and Marcus Harness are vying for starting positions.
For Millwall, Danny McNamara’s fitness remains uncertain due to a knee issue. Matija Sarkic is nearing a return from injury, while Duncan Watmore and Romain Esse provide alternative attacking options.
Possible Lineups
Ipswich Town:(4-5-1)
Hladky;
Williams, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis;
Morsy, Luongo, Burns, Chaplin, Harness;
Hirst
Millwall:(4-4-2)
Bialkowski;
Norton-Cuffy, Harding, Cooper, Wallace;
Watmore, De Norre, Saville, Emakhu;
Flemming, Bradshaw
Prediction
After a rare defeat, Ipswich Town will be determined to make amends at home, showcasing their attacking strength. Millwall, having struggled recently, faces a tough test on the road against a resilient Ipswich side.
- Our Prediction: Ipswich Town 3-1 Millwall
Ipswich’s desire to recover from their defeat might prove too much for Millwall to handle, with the home team securing a convincing victory.
