Wrexham

vs

Ipswich Town

Preview

Wrexham (home)

• Wrexham are winless in their last 3 home games (D1, L2).
• The hosts have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches.

Ipswich Town (away)

• Ipswich Town have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches (away in their last 3: W1, D1, L1).
• Their 2-1 away win at Derby County last time out completed a run of two wins, two draws and just one defeat from five.

Head-to-Head

• The reverse fixture, played at Ipswich 2 months ago, finished in a 0-0 draw.
• Wrexham’s recent FA Cup win over Ipswich could add a psychological element to the fixture, with the hosts keen to show up their league rivals.

Key Players

• Kieffer Moore (10 goals in 28 Championship appearances) is Wrexham’s primary outlet and has been a perfect fit as a target-man in Phil Parkinson’s direct system.
• Jack Clarke (12 goals in 30 league games) is the talisman for Ipswich and has netted four of their last five goals.
• Sam Smith has chipped in with two of Wrexham's last six goals and offers Wrexham a bit of a spark up front.

Betting Insights

• Ipswich are the slight favorites at 2.08, while Wrexham are 3.45 and the draw is 3.3.
• Ipswich sit fourth in the Championship on 54 points from 30 games, while Wrexham are eighth with 47 points from 31.
• The Tractor Boys have won five, drawn four and lost five of their 14 Championship away games this season and score on average 1.50 goals per game away from home.

Prediction

• This should be a fascinating clash of styles and I’m taking the visitors to come out on top in a close match given they have been more consistent in the league, score with regularity away from home and have shown a bit more grit in recent games.
• A lively game with goals at both ends looks a strong possibility given Ipswich’s road scoring record.