Newcastle vs Ipswich preview: Prediction, team news and lineups

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·25 April 2025

Newcastle vs Ipswich preview: Prediction, team news and lineups

Newcastle are looking to complete a first league-double over Ipswich for 52 years, which seems likely, considering the Tractor Boys are winless in 11 visits to Tyneside, dating back to 1984.

Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town preview

Can Newcastle United get back on track in the pursuit of Champions League qualification? Last weekend, out of nowhere, the Magpies were smashed 4-1 at Villa Park, conceding inside 40 seconds, only for Fabian Schär to equalise, but Aston Villa then ran riot in the second half, scoring thrice during an 11 minute spree. Prior to this, the Toon Army had seen their side collect five successive victories, scoring 15 goals in these matches, also hoisting aloft the EFL Cup during this sequence.

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Despite defeat in the Midlands, the Magpies remain fourth, but with a tough run in, taking on Brighton, Chelsea, Arsenal and then Everton after this to conclude the campaign. It's as yet unknown if Eddie Howe will be back on the touchline, after being hospitalised due to pneumonia a fortnight ago; we wish him well. Even if Jason Tindall remains in charge, Newcastle should cruise to victory in this one.

As for Ipswich Town, defeat on Tyneside would see their relegation mathematically confirmed. On Easter Sunday, the Tractor Boys were swatted aside 4-0 by Arsenal at Portman Road, with Leif Davis sent off for a horror challenge from behind in the first half. This leaves Kieran McKenna's team 15 points from safety with only five games to go, and with a goal difference that is 20 inferior to that of West Ham's. Given that the Blues have won just four games all season, they're unlikely to add to that tally at St James' Park.

Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town head-to-head record

Matches Played: 52.

Newcastle United Wins: 18. Draws: 16. Ipswich Town Wins: 18.

Newcastle United team news

Newcastle have picked the exact same lineup for each of the last seven matches, with Jason Tindall admitting they were fatigued in the second half at Villa Park. However, after a week on the training ground, will they be recharged and refreshed.

Anthony Gordon hasn't started since being sent off in the FA Cup, but will he return in place of Harvey Barnes? Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman and Lewis Hall remain sidelined.

Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Ipswich Town: (4-2-3-1): Pope; Trippier, Schär, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Barnes, Isak.

Newcastle United players to watch vs Ipswich Town

Alexander Isak took his tally to 25 goals for the season during Newcastle's most-recent home game, which includes a hat-trick at Portman Road in December.

Ipswich Town team news

Leif Davis' red card against Arsenal means he is suspended and Conor Townsend, the most natural deputy is also injured. He joins Arijanet Muriç, Kalvin Phillips, Sammie Szmodics, Jaden Philogene, Chiedozie Ogbene, Nathan Broadhead, Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson on the sidelines.

Thus, Cameron Burgess is expected to fill-in at left-back, while top-scorer Liam Delap hasn't started either of the last two matches due to a knock, but is set to get the nod over George Hirst this time.

Ipswich Town player to watch vs Newcastle United

Liam Delap has scored 12 goals this season so, back in the team, will he be back amongst the goals?

Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town prediction

We're forecasting a very comfortable Newcastle victory, maintain their place in the top five, while confirming Ipswich's return to the EFL Championship: Newcastle United 3-0 Ipswich Town.