Leicester City vs Ipswich Town: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Leicester vs Ipswich in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

Fixture: Leicester City vs Ipswich Town
Date: Sunday 18 May 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: King Power Stadium

This match between two relegated teams promises to be a competitive affair, with both sides looking to end their Premier League campaign on a high note. Leicester, playing at home, will be motivated to give their fans a positive send-off, while Ipswich will be keen to show their resilience and potential for a quick return to the top flight.

Expect a tactical battle with both teams likely to adopt a cautious approach initially, looking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities. Leicester's experience and home advantage might give them a slight edge, but Ipswich's recent performances suggest they can hold their own.

Match Prediction: Leicester 2-1 Ipswich

Leicester City have had a challenging season, culminating in their relegation to the Championship. Their recent form has been mixed, with a couple of draws and even a rare win. Despite their relegation, Leicester have shown resilience, particularly in their recent draw at European-bound Nottingham Forest.

Last 5 league matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Nott'm Forest (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Southampton (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Wolves (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Brighton (A)
  

Ipswich Town, also relegated, have struggled throughout the season but have shown signs of fight in their recent matches. The Tractor Boys have been competitive in some of their recent fixtures, picking up a couple of draws on the road, suggesting they are not going down with a whimper.

Last 5 league matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Everton (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Newcastle (A)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Arsenal (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (A)
  

The recent games between these two sides have been incredibly tight, with three consecutive draws. There are their only meetings since 2014, so this weekend could see another match with little to separate them.

• Ipswich 1-1 Leicester (02 Nov 2024)
• Leicester 1-1 Ipswich (22 Jan 2024) - Championship
• Ipswich 1-1 Leicester (26 Dec 2023) - Championship
  

• Abdul Fatawu (Knee) - Out
• Stephy Mavididi (Muscle) - Out
• Mads Hermansen (Groin) - Out
• Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Muscle) - Out
• Ricardo Pereira (Muscle) - Doubt
  

• Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles) - Out
• Wes Burns (Knee) - Out
• Sammie Szmodics (Ankle) - Out
• Arijanet Muric (Shoulder) - Out
• Jaden Philogene (Knee) - Out
• Nathan Broadhead (Thigh) - Out
• Conor Townsend (Hamstring) - Out
  

Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Faes, Thomas; Ndidi, Skipp; El Khannouss, Ayew, McAteer; Vardy

Palmer; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Burgess, Morsy; Luongo, Taylor; Hutchinson, Chaplin, Enciso; Delap

• Jamie Vardy vs Cameron Burgess: Vardy's experience and goalscoring prowess will be crucial for Leicester, and Burgess will need to be at his best to contain the veteran striker.
• Wilfred Ndidi vs Sam Morsy: Both midfielders are pivotal to their teams' strategies, with Ndidi's defensive work and Morsy's leadership likely to be central to the midfield battle.
• Liam Delap vs Conor Coady: Delap's pace and finishing ability will test Coady's defensive organisation and composure at the back.
  

Jamie Vardy, who has been a key figure for Leicester, recently reached 199 goals for the club in all competitions.

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