Newcastle vs Ipswich Prediction – Premier League April 26, 2025 | Odds, Tips & Preview

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Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town – Premier League Round 34 Clash (April 26, 2025)

The race for European places collides with the fight for survival as Newcastle United host newly promoted Ipswich Town at St. James’ Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 (CET-2). Both teams have had dramatically different trajectories in 2025, but each has something critical to fight for as the season nears its conclusion.

⚫⚪ Newcastle United: Aiming High After Revival

Newcastle have recovered from a shaky winter to return to form in 2025. With 4 wins in their last 6 matches, including a crucial 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in Round 29, Eddie Howe’s side is now eyeing a potential top-6 finish and a European berth.

The Magpies’ attacking trio—Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Harvey Barnes—has been in superb form. Isak, in particular, has bagged 5 goals in 2025, including a brace against Brentford. With Bruno Guimarães orchestrating from midfield and the defense regaining structure, Newcastle are becoming a difficult team to stop again.

🔢 Newcastle in 2025 Premier League Matches:

  • Wins: 5

  • Draws: 1

  • Losses: 2

  • Goals Scored: 14

  • Goals Conceded: 9

🔵 Ipswich Town: The Fairytale Under Threat

Ipswich have earned plenty of plaudits this season, but 2025 has been a brutal reality check. After a strong first half to the campaign, Kieran McKenna’s side has managed just one win in their last eight Premier League games, leaving them hovering just above the relegation zone.

While they’ve remained competitive in most matches, a lack of cutting edge up front and occasional defensive naïveté has cost them dearly. George Hirst and Omari Hutchinson have shown promise, but with goals drying up and the fixtures getting tougher, Ipswich desperately need a turnaround.

🔢 Ipswich in 2025 Premier League Matches:

  • Wins: 1

  • Draws: 2

  • Losses: 5

  • Goals Scored: 6

  • Goals Conceded: 15

🧠 Predicted Lineups

Newcastle (4-3-3):
Pope – Trippier, Schär, Botman, Burn – Guimarães, Willock, Longstaff – Gordon, Isak, Barnes
Manager: Eddie Howe

Ipswich (4-2-3-1):
Hladky – Clarke, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis – Morsy, Luongo – Hutchinson, Broadhead, Chaplin – Hirst
Manager: Kieran McKenna

🔍 Tactical Preview

Newcastle will look to dominate possession and stretch Ipswich wide using the pace of Gordon and Barnes. With Isak’s intelligent movement and Trippier’s overlapping threat, the Magpies can overload flanks and create chances regularly.

Ipswich are expected to defend deep, stay compact, and look for counterattacks, but their main challenge will be resisting Newcastle’s midfield press and limiting space between the lines. If they can survive the opening half-hour, they might grow into the game.

🔮 Match Prediction: Newcastle 3-1 Ipswich

Newcastle are simply in better form, more cohesive, and have more firepower. While Ipswich might find the net—likely from a set piece or a rare counter—Newcastle’s superiority in midfield and attack should result in a comfortable home win.

✅ Betting Tips

  • ✅ Newcastle to Win & Over 2.5 Goals – Strong home form and attacking options

  • ✅ Alexander Isak to Score Anytime – 5 goals already in 2025

  • ✅ Both Teams to Score – Yes – Ipswich have scored in 3 of their last 4 away matches

📊 Key Stats (2025 Only)

  • Newcastle have scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 6 games

  • Ipswich have conceded 10 goals in their last 4 away fixtures

  • The reverse fixture ended in a 2-0 win for Newcastle at Portman Road in January

🏟️ Match Details

  • Fixture: Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town

  • Competition: Premier League – Round 34

  • Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

  • Kickoff: 15:00 (CET-2)

  • Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle