Crystal Palace Aims for Victory Against Struggling Ipswich Town

SELHURST PARK, London — Crystal Palace is set to face Ipswich Town in a crucial Premier League match this Saturday, aiming to secure vital points as they chase European competition qualification. The match kicks off at 10 AM ET and will be broadcasted on Peacock.

The Eagles enter this fixture in 12th place, with 37 points, having secured a favorable run of form recently. In their last match, Palace defeated Millwall 3-1 in the FA Cup, but they suffered a setback as star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was injured, leaving the team without one of its key scoring threats.

“I’m gutted for JP [Jean-Philippe Mateta]. He is a big character, and I wish him a speedy recovery,” said Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, who is expected to replace Mateta. Nketiah scored in the FA Cup against Millwall and expressed his readiness to step up. “I work hard every day, and when the moment comes, I have to be ready to take it,” he added.

Meanwhile, Ipswich Town sits in the relegation zone at 18th place, battling to find form with only 18 points. Manager Kieran McKenna is aware of the challenge ahead, especially after a penalty shootout loss to Nottingham Forest. “The players will come in with renewed confidence. The biggest challenge is how we recover physically for Saturday,” McKenna said.

Palace has a strong home record, remaining unbeaten in their last 18 Premier League home matches against teams in the relegation zone. They have also accumulated 27 points in their last 14 matches, with only Liverpool and Arsenal earning more during that period.

For Ipswich, Liam Delap will be a key player, having scored 10 of the team’s goals this season. The 21-year-old forward is looking to increase his impact as Ipswich desperately seeks a much-needed victory.

Match statistics show that Crystal Palace holds a 61.9% chance of winning, while Ipswich’s probability of securing a win stands at 17.5%.

As kickoff approaches, both teams remain focused on securing points that could significantly alter their season trajectories.