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Expected score: Crystal Palace 1-0 Ipswich
Crystal Palace looks to continue their momentum as they host Ipswich Town in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on September 12, 2026. Both teams aim to secure crucial points to improve their positions in the league standings, as they have similarly begun the season.
Team form
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace currently resides in thirteenth place with 3 points from three matches, securing one win but suffering two defeats so far. Their recent form has showcased interesting dynamics: following two significant losses to prominent sides like Manchester City and Everton, they rebounded strongly with victories against Fulham (3-2) and Middlesbrough (3-0). The team has scored 4 goals while conceding 8, averaging 1.4 goals per game, yet they also lost an average of 2.2 goals per encounter lately.
Ipswich
Ipswich Town finds itself just one place below Crystal Palace in the league, also on 3 points with one win in their trio of matches. Consistency has eluded Ipswich thus far, dealing with similar challenges as they experienced two defeats against Liverpool and Manchester United, although they did manage to claim wins over Leicester City (3-1) and Sunderland (2-1). Ipswich possesses an average scoring rate of 2.2 goals per game, equivalent to their average goals conceded, thereby indicating that their matches tend to be evenly contested.
Head-to-head
Recent historical encounters have favored Crystal Palace, who have won four of the last five meetings with Ipswich. Their most recent matchup occurred on March 8, 2025, culminating in a narrow 1-0 victory for Palace. With an overall surprising aggregate score from past games also favoring Palace, confidence will be built upon facing Ipswich once again.
Key factors
Key players such as J. Strand Larsen for Crystal Palace will be pivotal in any attacking manoeuvres following his strong performance. Ipswich will need to handle the offensives carefully; they have shown signs of resilience in significant match scenarios. The tactical formations both teams deploy, specifically the 4-2-3-1, suggest an inclination toward structured possession and controlled attacking play. Crystal Palace's superior possession statistics from their last match indicate they may attempt to dominate the ball and thereby additional pressure on Ipswich's defensive line, whereas Ipswich may need to synthesize counterattacks effectively to utilise skillful transitions.
Prediction
Considering their respective forms and underlying issues, this matchup leans in favor of Crystal Palace. They have demonstrated the capacity to score in crucial moments, as seen from their latest exploits, while Ipswich's form remains inconsistent. The predicted score reflects a plausible outcome based on average goals scored, and the implications of refined strategies employed by the host side at Selhurst Park—which will be pivotal.
Overall, the analysis supports the expectation of a home victory for Crystal Palace, given their revitalization and superior head-to-head performance against Ipswich.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 16 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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