Newcastle vs Ipswich: Preview, predictions and lineups
- Newcastle take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday
- Tractor Boys will be relegated if they fail to win
- Alexander Isak netted a hat-trick in the reverse fixture
Newcastle require a return to winning ways on Saturday afternoon as they welcome an Ipswich Town side on the brink of relegation to St James' Park.
Anything but a victory for the Tractor Boys this weekend will condemn them to the second tier after they were thumped 4-0 by Arsenal last Sunday. Even if they claim an unlikely victory on Tyneside, a West Ham win at Brighton will also relegate Kieran McKenna's side.
It's been a baptism of fire for Ipswich upon their long-awaited return to the top-flight, and they're bound to feel Newcastle's wrath for a second time this season. Alexander Isak netted a hat-trick in the reverse fixture before Christmas, which the Magpies won 4-0.
Eddie Howe's men seemed to be steamrolling towards a top-five finish but they were stopped in their tracks by Aston Villa last weekend. Their 4-1 defeat was a harsh reality check, but the Magpies remain in a strong position in their bid to play Champions League football next season.
Newcastle are fifth in the table and two points clear of Chelsea in sixth. However, the Blues will climb above Howe's men should they beat Everton in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.
Here is 90min's guide to Saturday's Premier League clash.
What time does Newcastle vs Ipswich kick-off?
- Location: Newcastle, England
- Stadium: St James' Park
- Date: Saturday 26 April
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT
- Referee: Michael Salisbury
- VAR: James Bell
Newcastle vs Ipswich head-to-head record (last five games)
- Newcastle: 3 wins
- Ipswich: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: Ipswich 0-4 Newcastle (21 December 2024) - Premier League
Current form (all competitions)
Newcastle | Ipswich |
|---|---|
Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle - 19/04/25 | Ipswich 0-4 Arsenal - 20/04/25 |
Newcastle 5-0 Crystal Palace - 16/04/25 | Chelsea 2-2 Ipswich - 13/04/25 |
Newcastle 4-1 Man Utd - 13/04/25 | Ipswich 1-2 Wolves - 05/04/25 |
Leicester 0-3 Newcastle - 07/04/25 | Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich - 02/04/25 |
Newcastle 2-1 Brentford - 02/04/25 | Ipswich 2-4 Nottingham Forest - 15/03/25 |
How to watch Newcastle vs Ipswich on TV - UK & US
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not televised - live commentary available via BBC Radio 5 Live |
United States | fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO |
Canada | fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada |
Newcastle team news
The hosts have availability concerns at centre-back after Fabian Schar suffered a hamstring injury at Villa Park. While Jason Tindall suggested after Newcastle's defeat last week that the issue isn't serious, the Swiss defender is a doubt for Saturday's game.
With Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles also out of action, Emil Krafth could start alongside Dan Burn.
Lewis Hall is expected to be the only other absentee for the Magpies. The left-back won't play again this season due to the ankle injury he sustained at the start of March.
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Ipswich
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Ipswich (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Krafth, Burn, Livramento; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
Ipswich team news
Leif Davis is suspended for Saturday's game after he was sent off for a nasty challenge on Bukayo Saka last Sunday. With Conor Townsend likely to miss out through injury, there could be a rare Premier League start for January arrival Ben Godfrey at left-back.
Liam Delap should be back in the starting XI after appearing off the bench in Ipswich's previous two outings. The striker has been nursing an upper body injury.
Kalvin Phillips, Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics and Omari Hutchinson are among the notable absentees for the visitors this weekend.
Ipswich predicted lineup vs Newcastle
Ipswich predicted lineup vs Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Palmer; Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Godfrey; Morsy, Cajuste; Johnson, Enciso, Clarke; Delap.
Newcastle vs Ipswich score prediction
While Ipswich should welcome Delap back into their starting XI against a weakened Newcastle defence, there's little hope of the McKenna's side claiming victory on Saturday.
Eddie Howe will be back on the sidelines for the hosts after recovering from illness, and his players, who've enjoyed a full week off, will be determined to put on a how in front of the Toon Army after they were blown away by Villa last week.
This should be a cruise for the hosts, who'll seal Ipswich's fate with a comfortable win.
Prediction: Newcastle 3-0 Ipswich
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