Premier League

Crystal Palace

12 Sep 2026 15:00

Ipswich Town

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Crystal Palace to win 1.83

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Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026

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1: Crystal Palace to win

1.83 on Betfred · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 09 Oct 2026 at 18:43 · Odds are subject to change

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Crystal Palace sit rock bottom in 18th after a dreadful start, winless in their opening five matches with four defeats and a solitary draw. Pierre Sage is under mounting pressure at Selhurst Park, and the absence of key attackers Ismaïla Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta only deepens the concern. Deadline day arrivals Ben Chilwell and Darío Osorio could inject fresh impetus, with Osorio tipped to feature from the start alongside Axel Disasi.

Ipswich Town arrive in south London in considerably better spirits, sitting 13th after back-to-back wins lifted confidence following two opening defeats. Gary O'Neil has overseen a massive summer rebuild, investing heavily in new talent including Zian Flemming from Burnley. Jaden Philogene is nearing a return, though Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor remain unavailable. The Tractor Boys will fancy their chances against a struggling Palace side, but Selhurst Park remains a hostile venue on matchday.

Crystal Palace's head-to-head dominance over Ipswich provides the foundation for a home win pick at 1.83. Both recent meetings ended 1-0 in Palace's favour, and Selhurst Park should offer Pierre Sage's side the atmosphere they need to finally break their duck. Ipswich, despite sitting 13th, have lost their last two away fixtures, suggesting vulnerability on the road.

The absence of Ismaïla Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Chadi Riad weakens Palace, yet new arrivals like Darío Osorio and Axel Disasi could inject fresh energy. Ipswich carry their own concerns: Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor remain sidelined, while Jaden Philogene is only nearing fitness. Gary O'Neil's squad depth will be tested at a hostile ground.

Under 2.5 goals at 1.95 complements the main selection. Both previous encounters produced just a single goal apiece, and Palace's attacking struggles this term point towards another tight affair. A low-scoring home victory fits the pattern convincingly.

Trends to Know about Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town

• Palace won both recent H2H meetings
• Selhurst Park provides crucial home advantage
• Ipswich miss key midfielders through injury

Both lineups carry a speculative tag here, with neither side having confirmed their selections ahead of Saturday's kickoff at Selhurst Park. Palace's projected 4-3-3 places Eberechi Eze in a central midfield role, with Michael Olise operating in the number ten channel, suggesting Oliver Glasner favours creativity through the middle.

Ipswich's anticipated 4-2-3-1 sets up as a compact defensive block with Omari Hutchinson threatening on the left flank. Given both XIs are drawn from speculative sources rather than confirmed team news, supporters should treat the structural matchup of 4-3-3 versus 4-2-3-1 as a working framework rather than settled fact.

How to Watch Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town Match?

What time is Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town?

Crystal Palace host Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park on Saturday 12 September 2026, with kickoff set for 15:00 BST.

Where is Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town being played?

This fixture takes place at Selhurst Park, the home ground of Crystal Palace in south London.

How Can I Watch Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town on TV and Live Stream?

Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.