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April 28, 2024
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town is making a strong push for promotion to the Premier League this season. Currently, Ipswich sits in third place on the Championship table with a crucial game in hand. They are just a few points behind Leeds United, who occupy the second automatic promotion spot. Ipswich’s impressive form and determination have put them in a favorable position to secure an automatic promotion to the top flight of English football. McKenna’s side has demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the season, making them a formidable contender in the race for promotion.
On the other hand, Coventry City’s recent performances have been less promising. Their latest result was a 0-0 draw against Blackburn Rovers, which has kept them in ninth place with 64 points. The Sky Blues are enduring a challenging period, with a five-match winless streak affecting their form across all competitions. This slump has dented their aspirations for a higher finish this season. As they prepare to host Ipswich Town, Coventry will be eager to reverse their fortunes and regain momentum to improve their standing and finish the season positively.
Ipswich Town’s recent 3-3 draw against Hull City was another step in their quest for Premier League football. Ipswich has held a commanding lead in the table despite the draw. They continue to close the gap on Leeds United, which is currently in second place. Ipswich’s attacking prowess and determination have kept them within striking distance of the automatic promotion spots, making their upcoming fixtures crucial as they capitalize on their opportunities and secure a place in the Premier League.
Kick-Off
April 30, 2024, Tuesday, 8:00 p.m. UK
On May 1, 2024, Wednesday, at 12:30 AM IST
Location: Coventry Building Society Arena
Form
Coventry (last 5 in all competitions): D-L-D-L-L
Ipswich (last 5 in all competitions): D-D-D-L-W
Haji Wright (Coventry): With 15 goals and 6 assists in 42 Championship appearances this season, the American striker has been a vital member of the Coventry team.
Conor Chaplin (Ipswich): Chaplin is a standout player for the team. He has 13 goals and 8 assists this season, proving vital to their promotion push.
Coventry has been winless in its last five games across all competitions.
At 44 games, Ipswich has scored 88 goals, giving them the best attacking record in the Championship. At Portman Road, the rematch finished in Ipswich’s favor, 2-1.
17/10 for Conor Chaplin to score at any time (Paddy Power)
Ipswich to win: 5/6 (Bet365)
Total goals under 3.5: 4/7 (Paddy Power)
Coventry City will be without Liam Kitching, who was suspended after his red card in the last game. Additionally, Fabio Tavares, Luis Binks, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, and Victor Torp are among the players on the injured list.
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town will miss Brandon Williams and Janoi Donacien as they continue their push for Premier League promotion.
Total Matches: 9
Coventry Wins: 3
Ipswich Wins: 3
Draws: 3
Coventry (4-4-1-1)
Collins (GK); O’Hare, Kelly, Eccles, Wright; Palmer; Simms; van Ewijk, Thomas, Latibeaudiere, Dasilva
Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
Hladky (GK); Burns, Chaplin, Hutchinson; Hirst; Tuanzebe, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis; Morsy, Luongo
Coventry City’s recent form could have been better, with five games without a win across all competitions. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town are a strong side and have already beaten Coventry in the reverse fixture. With Premier League promotion in their sights and just two games left, Ipswich will likely secure a win here.
Prediction: Coventry 1-2 Ipswich
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and football sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Football News Today, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for football, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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