On Wednesday 9 September 2026, Crystal Palace play Ipswich Town in the EPL. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Over 1.5 Total Goals, priced at -385 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
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As Crystal Palace prepares to host Ipswich Town, the stage is set for a clash that could see goals flowing freely. Palace, despite their recent struggles, has consistently found the back of the net at home, averaging 1.2 goals per game, while Ipswich has conceded an alarming 2.6 goals per match in their last five away outings. The Eagles have historically fared well against Ipswich, winning their last two encounters without much trouble. Moreover, both teams are generating a fair number of shots—Palace averaging 11.6 at home and Ipswich 11.6 away—indicating they’re likely to create chances. With Ipswich struggling defensively and Palace eager to capitalize, betting on over 1.5 total goals feels not just reasonable, but almost inevitable. Expect an entertaining match where both sides contribute to the scoreline.
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town: Crystal Palace -0.25 Goal Handicap (-164)
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As Crystal Palace prepares to host Ipswich Town, the recent trends paint a compelling picture for backing the Eagles with a -0.25 handicap. Crystal Palace has shown resilience against Ipswich, winning both of their last five encounters. While their home form has been a mixed bag lately, they still average a respectable 1.2 goals per game at Selhurst Park. Ipswich, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, averaging a mere 1.2 goals while conceding 2.8. Their away record is particularly telling, with just one win in their last five games. Crystal Palace's expected goals (xG) at home suggest they create solid chances, and with Ipswich’s shaky defense, it’s hard to see them keeping a clean sheet. Given the stats, a bet on Palace to edge this one seems like a no-brainer.
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town: Crystal Palace Moneyline (-110)
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As Crystal Palace prepares to host Ipswich Town, recent form and historical matchups strongly favor the home side. Palace's last five games show a struggling home record of 1-2-2, but they’ve secured two wins against Ipswich in their last five encounters. Conversely, Ipswich is in dire straits, managing just a single win in their last five outings, and their away form has them conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game. Palace's attacking play has seen them generate 11.6 shots at home, hinting at a potential breakthrough. While they average 1.2 goals at Selhurst Park, Ipswich’s porous defense could be their undoing. Given the Eagles’ slight edge with an implied 50% probability of winning, backing Crystal Palace for the win feels like a smart move in this matchup.
That is how our model reads Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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