Newcastle United vs Ipswich Town

Current streaks

Recent form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have been in impressive form recently, showcasing a remarkable run of five consecutive victories before their most recent defeat to Aston Villa. The Magpies have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 17 times in their last six matches, averaging an impressive 2.83 goals per game. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by two high-scoring encounters: a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace and a 4-1 victory over Manchester United. Newcastle's defensive record has also been solid, conceding just 1.17 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets during this period. Notably, all of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, providing exciting, high-scoring affairs for fans. Despite the setback against Aston Villa, Newcastle's recent form has propelled them to 5th position in the league table, demonstrating their competitiveness in the upper echelons of the Premier League.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town's recent form has been concerning, with the Tractor Boys languishing in 18th position and facing a tough battle against relegation. The team have managed just one win in their last six matches, suffering four defeats in the process. Notably, Ipswich are on a current run of three losses in their last four games, highlighting their struggle for consistency. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 14 goals in the past six matches and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 15 outings. The high-scoring affair against Nottingham Forest, which ended in a 4-2 defeat, underscores their vulnerability at the back. With an average of 3.5 total goals per game and 83% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals, Ipswich Town's fixtures have been entertaining for neutrals, but potentially nerve-wracking for their supporters.

Recent home/away form

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have been in scintillating form at St James' Park, boasting an impressive run of five wins in their last six home matches. The Magpies are currently enjoying a three-match winning streak at home, with their only blemish being a narrow FA Cup defeat to Brighton. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with Newcastle netting a remarkable 18 goals in these six games, averaging 3 goals per match. The standout performances include a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace and a 4-1 demolition of Manchester United, highlighting their ability to dominate top-tier opposition. Defensively, Newcastle have been relatively solid, conceding just over a goal per game, and managing two clean sheets in this period. The high-scoring nature of their matches is evident, with 83% of these games seeing over 2.5 goals, providing exciting entertainment for the Toon Army.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with the Tractor Boys struggling to find consistency on the road. Despite their lowly league position, they have shown resilience in their last six away matches, managing to avoid defeat in three of them. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these games and conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. However, Ipswich have demonstrated an ability to find the back of the net, scoring in five out of six away fixtures. The high-scoring encounter against Manchester United, which ended in a 3-2 defeat, highlights their potential to compete with top-tier opposition. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, suggesting that Ipswich Town's away games tend to be entertaining affairs for neutral spectators.