Leicester City face off against Ipswich Town in a crucial relegation scrap between the Premier League’s 19th and 18th-placed sides.
Nolan James May 14
Leicester City vs Ipswich Town: Foxes Favoured in Dead-Rubber Relegation Clash
Sunday’s fixture at the King Power Stadium sees Leicester City host Ipswich Town in what is now a battle for pride between two relegated sides. Both clubs sit level on 22 points from 36 games, with Leicester in 19th and Ipswich just above them in 18th on goal difference.
The reverse fixture on 2nd November ended in dramatic fashion at Portman Road. Leif Davis put the Tractor Boys ahead just before the hour mark, but a last-gasp equaliser from Jordan Ayew in the 94th minute salvaged a point for the Foxes. Kalvin Phillips was dismissed late on in that game, adding further chaos to a fiery clash.
It’s been a turbulent campaign for Leicester. Ruud van Nistelrooy has failed to steady the ship since replacing Steve Cooper, recording just four wins in 25 matches—a bleak 16% win rate. That said, recent performances suggest a slight upturn.
Leicester drew 2-2 away at Nottingham Forest last time out, with Conor Coady and Facundo Buonanotte on the scoresheet. That followed a 2-0 home win against Southampton where Jamie Vardy and Jordan Ayew both struck. They’ve now taken four points from their last two games and also earned a credible draw at Brighton (2-2) earlier this month.
For Ipswich, survival was always a tall order. Having risen from League One just two seasons ago, Kieran McKenna’s side can still be proud of their journey. However, recent form shows their Premier League campaign is ending on a limp note.
A 1-0 home defeat to Brentford last time out marked their sixth straight match without a win. Before that, they battled to 2-2 draws with Everton and Chelsea, but were dismantled 4-0 by Arsenal and comfortably beaten 3-0 by Newcastle. They've claimed just three wins away from home all season and have struggled to remain competitive on their travels.
Leicester to Win – The Foxes have looked sharper in recent weeks and have home advantage. Ipswich’s away form is poor (3 wins from 18), making Leicester a value pick in the match result market.
Both Teams to Score – Yes – BTTS has landed in 4 of Leicester’s last 5 and 3 of Ipswich’s last 5. Both teams are vulnerable defensively and have little to lose.
Over 2.5 Goals – With the pressure off and nothing riding on the result, expect an open game. Over 2.5 has hit in 4 of Ipswich’s last 5 matches.
Anytime Goalscorer: Jordan Ayew – The Ghanaian has found form late in the season, scoring in two of his last three appearances.
Correct Score Prediction: Leicester 3-1 Ipswich – Expect the Foxes to finish their home campaign on a high against a leaky Ipswich side with little confidence left.
This clash may be low-stakes in terms of the table, but it offers plenty of betting angles. Leicester have improved enough to justify backing them outright, while Ipswich’s defensive issues make BTTS and goals-based markets attractive options.
Best Bet: Leicester to Win & Over 2.5 Goals – solid value in a fixture likely to be played at full throttle.
