Ipswich Town's Home Advantage
Ipswich Town, despite their struggles in the Premier League, have shown resilience at home. With a home record of 6 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss, they have managed to maintain a stronghold at Portman Road. This is further supported by their recent form, having not lost in their last 5 home matches. Historically, Ipswich has a slight edge over Sheffield Wednesday when playing at home, winning 7 out of the last 18 encounters. This home advantage could play a crucial role in the upcoming match.
Sheffield Wednesday's Away Woes
Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have been struggling on the road. They haven't won any of their last 6 away matches and have failed to secure a victory in their last 13 games overall. Their away record this season stands at a disappointing 1 win, 4 draws, and 4 losses. This lack of form away from Hillsborough could be a significant disadvantage against an Ipswich side that is eager to capitalize on their home turf.
Key Players and Scoring Trends
Liam Delap has been a standout performer for Ipswich, netting 8 goals this season. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Ipswich's chances. On the other side, Josh Windass leads Sheffield Wednesday's scoring charts with 11 goals. Both teams have shown a tendency to score, with Ipswich averaging 1.04 goals per game and Sheffield Wednesday involved in high-scoring matches, with over 52% of their games seeing more than 2.5 goals.
Historical Context and Recent Meetings
The most common result between these two sides is a 2-1 victory for Ipswich, a scoreline that has occurred 8 times. Ipswich's recent 6-goal thrashing of Sheffield Wednesday in their last meeting will also be fresh in the minds of both sets of players. With Ipswich's better recent form and Sheffield Wednesday's defensive frailties, a similar outcome could be on the cards.
Conclusion
Considering Ipswich Town's strong home form and Sheffield Wednesday's struggles on the road, the prediction leans towards a home win for Ipswich. However, given both teams' scoring capabilities, it's likely that both teams will find the net. This match promises to be an engaging encounter, with Ipswich Town having the upper hand.
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