Leicester Metropolis will conflict with fellow promoted facet Ipswich City on the Portman Street Stadium this afternoon.

A conflict between relegation candidates is at all times a six-pointer, and this match is a must-win for each managers. The Tractor Boys are nonetheless looking for their first Premier League win of the season and sit within the relegation zone. However, Leicester have suffered back-to-back defeats and will probably be trying to bounce again strongly.

A win at Ipswich would open an eight-point hole between the Foxes and the relegation zone. Nevertheless, a loss places severe stress on Steve Cooper, who’s struggling to search out the proper formulation for Leicester. 

Ipswich City vs Leicester Metropolis – Match Particulars

Date: November 2, 2024.
Time: 15:00 GMT.
Venue: Portman Street Stadium, Ipswich

Ipswich City vs Leicester Metropolis – Group Information

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The hosts have an extended record of absentees, with Chiedozie Ogbene, Sam Morsy, Jacob Greaves, Axel Tuanzebe, Ben Johnson, Jack Taylor, Massimo Luongo and Janoi Donacien all sidelined. Omari Hutchinson is a doubt whereas Harry Clarke will miss the sport as a result of a suspension.

Cooper has mentioned that Abdul Fatawu is a doubt in opposition to Ipswich and faces a late health take a look at to find out his availability for the sport. Victor Kristiansen is out there, and Patson Daka has returned to full coaching lately. Hamza Choudhury and Jakub Stolarcyk stay sidelined as they get better from their long-term accidents.

Ipswich City vs Leicester Metropolis – Match Preview

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The Foxes had a horrible time at house in opposition to East Midland rivals Forest final weekend. All three objectives have been as a result of particular person errors, and it’s clear that Cooper has to tweak his techniques. Curiously, the supervisor fielded a staff and tactic much like what Leicester used final season below Enzo Maresca. The only real purpose that the hosts scored was as a result of that system, with Harry Winks and Ricardo Pereira linking up effectively in midfield.

It stays to be seen whether or not Cooper will preserve the identical techniques with Pereira enjoying on the fitting flank or revert to his earlier techniques with a James Justin and Victor Kristiansen fullback pairing. Sluggish begins have been Leicester’s largest downside this season, and Cooper should guarantee they don’t concede first at Portman Street.

Ipswich have been tantalisingly near leaving London with at the very least some extent final weekend, however a late Bryan Mbeumo winner downed the guests to their third successive league loss. With the staff but to report a victory this season, Kieran McKenna will see a struggling Leicester as the right alternative to get their first three factors.

The 2 sides have been pretty evenly matched final season, with Ipswich netted late equalisers in each of their league conferences in opposition to Leicester. Though the Foxes in all probability have the stronger staff on paper and will probably be slight favourites going into this fixture, Ipswich will probably be decided to get their first win. The match is certain to be a detailed contest and an interesting look ahead to neutrals.

Ipswich City vs Leicester Metropolis – Predicted Beginning Lineups

Ipswich City predicted lineup: Arijanet Muric, Dara O’Shea, Luke Woolfenden, Cameron Burgess, Leif Davis, Kalvin Phillips, Jens Cajuste, Wes Burns, Conor Chaplin, Sam Szmodics, Liam Delap.

Leicester Metropolis predicted lineup: Mads Hermansen, Ricardo Pereira, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen; Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi, Bilal El Khannouss; Facundo Buonanotte, Jamie Vardy, Stephy Mavididi.