Ipswich-Aston Villa

Ipswich faces a formidable challenge against Aston Villa. Ipswich’s recent form indicates a mixed bag, managing draws against Southampton (1-1), Brighton (0-0), and Fulham (1-1), but faltering against stronger opponents, falling to AFC Wimbledon (2-3) and Manchester City (1-4). Meanwhile, Aston Villa arrives in strong form, boasting victories over Wolves (3-1), Young Boys (3-0), Everton (3-2), and Leicester (2-1), with a recent blemish only against Arsenal (0-2).

The head-to-head record heavily favors Aston Villa, who have secured multiple victories in their past encounters, with their latest meetings seeing Villa triumph 2-1 and 4-0. Ipswich’s sole recent win against Villa was back in 2017.

In this upcoming match, considering the current form and historical precedents, Aston Villa looks well-positioned to secure victory. Both teams finding the net seems unlikely, given Ipswich’s struggles against top-tier opposition. While the total goals might stay under 2.5, the encounter leans heavily towards an Aston Villa victory, sustaining their upward momentum.