Crystal Palace VS Ipswich Town Prediction & Betting Tips - AI Analysis & Odds (Sep 12, 2026)

Crystal Palace FCCrystal Palace

2 - 3

HT: 1-2

Ipswich Town FCIpswich Town

Premier League·Selhurst Park

Comparison of analyst and AI predictions

Predicto AI

Correct

Both Teams to Score

View Reasoning

Both Teams to Score is a strong recommendation due to the combined BTTS percentage of 65% for Crystal Palace FC and 50% for Ipswich Town FC. Historically, their matches have also been high-scoring, as reflected in the 46 goals from their last 15 encounters, suggesting both teams are likely to find the net. Thus, the estim.

Human Analyst

Correct

Over 2.5 goals

View Reasoning

The prediction for Over 2.5 goals is supported by the high scoring nature of both teams, particularly Crystal Palace FC, which has a 70% rate for matches exceeding 2.5 goals. Additionally, their games have featured an average of 3.07 goals, while their head-to-head encounters have produced 46 goals across 15 matches, indicating a propensity for high-scoring affairs. Given these stats, the estim.

Split call — see both takes above

Key Stats

Crystal Palaceper gameIpswich

1.3

xG for

1.9

1.7

xG against

2.6

Possession %

Shots

Crystal Palace — last 5

Ipswich — last 5

LLW

Team Stats

Crystal Palaceper gameIpswich

1.3

xG for

1.9

1.7

xG against

2.6

Possession %

Shots

2.5

Shots on tgt

4.3

Corners

3.7

BTTS %

Over 2.5 %

Clean sheet %

Crystal Palace — last 5

Ipswich — last 5

LLW

Last season

Team	W-D-L	GF/g	GA/g	CS
Crystal Palace	11-12-15	1.1	1.3	12
Ipswich	0-0-0	0	0	0

Crystal Palace performance

Total Matches

Form

5W5D10L

Avg Scored

1.15

per match

Avg Conceded

1.80

per match

Goals Scored23

Goals Conceded36

Clean Sheets4 (20%)

BTTS65%

Over 2.570%

Over 3.540%

Ipswich Town performance

Total Matches

Form

9W6D5L

Avg Scored

1.65

per match

Avg Conceded

1.35

per match

Goals Scored33

Goals Conceded27

Clean Sheets7 (35%)

BTTS50%

Over 2.550%

Over 3.525%

Expected Match Outcome

Crystal Palace

1-2

(1.3 - 1.7 xG)

Ipswich Town

Crystal Palace

Scores1.15/g

Concedes1.80/g

Ipswich Town

Scores1.65/g

Concedes1.35/g

Market Predictions

BTTS

58%

Over 2.5

60%

Over 3.5

33%

Under 2.5

40%

Predicto Power Ranking

This is a real-time strength score based on form, stats, and momentum — not just opinion.

Head-to-Head & Form

Crystal Palace wins

Draws

Ipswich wins

Recent meetings

08 Mar 2025Crystal Palace

1–0

Ipswich

03 Dec 2024Ipswich

0–1

Crystal Palace

16 Jul 2022Crystal Palace

4–2

Ipswich

Standings

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Manchester City	7	7	0	0	+12	21
2	Arsenal	7	6	0	1	+6	18
3	Brighton	7	5	1	1	+18	16
4	Chelsea	7	4	1	2	+4	13
5	Liverpool	7	3	3	1	+1	12
6	Brentford	7	2	4	1	+5	10
7	Leeds	7	2	4	1	+3	10
8	Everton	7	2	4	1	+1	10
9	Hull City	7	2	3	2	+1	9
10	Ipswich	7	3	0	4	-4	9
11	Newcastle	7	2	2	3	-4	8
12	Aston Villa	7	2	2	3	-4	8
13	Manchester United	7	1	4	2	0	7
14	Crystal Palace	7	2	1	4	-8	7
15	Bournemouth	7	1	3	3	-4	6
16	Tottenham	7	1	3	3	-4	6
17	Coventry	7	2	0	5	-8	6
18	Fulham	7	1	2	4	-3	5
19	Nottingham Forest	7	1	2	4	-4	5
20	Sunderland	7	1	1	5	-8	4

Overview

Crystal Palace and Ipswich meet with both sides sitting mid-table early in the Championship season, each with 3 points from their opening matches. Palace is 13th and Ipswich 14th, reflecting a tight battle between teams with fairly similar early-season records. Last season, Palace had a solid defensive baseline with 12 clean sheets, while Ipswich are newly promoted with no prior Championship data. This match promises a competitive encounter with Palace slight favourites based on historical dominance in head-to-heads.

Form & xG

Crystal Palace's early 2026/27 form is poor (LL), scoring 0.5 goals and conceding 3 per game with an xG of 1.31 for and 1.67 against, indicating underperformance in attack and defensive frailty. Ipswich show slightly better attacking output (1.33 goals, 1.91 xG) but concede 2.67 goals per game with a 2.61 xG against, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities. Both teams have low possession (43% Palace, 41% Ipswich) and low corner counts, hinting at a cautious tactical approach.

Team news & key players

Palace's key contributor in creation is A. Wharton with 2 key passes per 90 minutes, while D. Kamada offers defensive work rate with 4.5 tackles per 90. Ipswich's S. Lukić leads creation (1.07 KP/90) and contributes defensively (1.78 tackles/90). Leif Davis stands out with 1 goal and 0.67 OT per 90, showing offensive threat from defense. Both teams have no major disciplinary concerns but Ipswich have more fouls (10 vs 11.5) and bookings (1.33 vs 1 yellow per game).

Stats & betting angles

Historically, Palace have dominated recent H2H with five wins and two clean sheets in the last seven meetings, including a 1-0 win twice this calendar year. This season, both teams have 0% clean sheets but Ipswich have a higher BTTS rate (67% vs 50%) and over 2.5 goals (67% vs 50%), indicating more open games. Palace's lower xG and shot counts (10 shots, 2.5 OT per match) versus Ipswich's 11 shots and 4.3 OT suggest Ipswich pose a slightly greater attacking threat.

Verdict

Given Palace's historical edge and Ipswich's defensive frailty, the prediction leans to a narrow Palace victory but with goals at both ends. The expected scoreline aligns with a 2-1 result, combining Palace's tendency to keep games tight with Ipswich's capability to score but also concede. BTTS and over 2.5 goals are favored given Ipswich's 67% rates and Palace's recent conceding record. The tight margins forecast a competitive, moderately high-scoring encounter.

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Human analyst

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does recent form impact the Crystal Palace vs Ipswich match?

Crystal Palace's recent form is poor with two losses (LL) and an average of 0.5 goals scored and 3 conceded per game, indicating struggles in attack and defense. Ipswich have slightly better form (LLW) with 1.33 goals scored and 2.67 conceded, showing more attacking threat but defensive weaknesses. This suggests Ipswich may be more proactive offensively, while Palace may struggle to contain opponents.

What does the xG profile reveal about both teams?

Palace have an xG of 1.31 for and 1.67 against per game, showing underperformance in attack and slight defensive issues. Ipswich's xG is higher at 1.91 for but also worse defensively with 2.61 against, indicating they create more chances but concede more as well. This suggests Ipswich play a more open style, while Palace's chances are fewer and less effective.

Who are the key attackers and their per-90 contributions?

For Palace, A. Wharton leads creativity with 2 key passes per 90 and D. Kamada offers 4.5 tackles per 90, highlighting a defensive midfield role. Ipswich's S. Lukić contributes 1.07 key passes and 1.78 tackles per 90, showing dual offensive and defensive involvement. Leif Davis adds attacking threat with 1 goal and 0.67 OT per 90 from defense. These players could influence attacking patterns.

How vulnerable are the defenses of both teams?

Palace concede 3 goals per game with an xG against of 1.67, showing defensive struggles early season despite 12 clean sheets last season. Ipswich concede 2.67 goals per game with 2.61 xG against, indicating a leaky defence. Both teams have 0% clean sheets this season, reinforcing defensive frailty, which increases chances for goals from both sides.

What supports the BTTS (both teams to score) rationale?

Ipswich have a 67% BTTS rate this season versus Palace's 50%, and both have conceded multiple goals per game (3 for Palace, 2.67 for Ipswich). Historical H2H also shows close matches with goals on both sides, including a 4-2 result in 2022. This aligns with defensive frailties and offensive contributions from key players, supporting a BTTS outcome.

Why is Over 2.5 goals a likely outcome?

Ipswich's 67% over 2.5 goals rate and Palace's 50% suggest a tendency for higher scoring games. Both teams concede over 2.5 goals on average combined (5.67 goals total per game between them). The attacking threat from Ipswich's Leif Davis and Palace's creative players combined with defensive frailty increases the likelihood of a match exceeding 2.5 goals.

What do recent head-to-head results indicate?

Recent H2H results favor Crystal Palace with five wins in the last seven, including two 1-0 wins this year (2025-03-08 and 2024-12-03). A 4-2 Palace win in 2022 shows both teams can score, but Palace often keep the margin narrow. This suggests Palace's consistency and defensive solidity in direct clashes versus Ipswich's attacking potential.

Is there betting value in this match outcome?

Given Palace's historical dominance and Ipswich's defensive issues, betting on a narrow Palace win offers value, especially combined with BTTS and Over 2.5 goals. Ipswich's attacking threat and Palace's conceded goals suggest a close, goal-filled game rather than a low-scoring stalemate. The 2-1 scoreline balances these factors, making it a sensible prediction with moderate confidence at 67%.