On Saturday 12 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 potentially lively encounter. Palace's recent form, despite a rocky home record, showcases a troubling trend for defenses: they’ve averaged just 1.2 goals at home while conceding 1.8. Ipswich, on the other hand, managed 1.2 goals per game away, and with their own leaky defense allowing 2 goals per match lately, we could see the net ripple multiple times. Both teams have shown they can create chances, with Palace averaging 11.6 shots per home game. Ipswich, with 13 shots away, indicates they won't shy away from pressing forward. The historical matchups favor Palace with two wins in their last five against Ipswich, but with both sides struggling defensively, a bet on over 1.5 goals feels like a smart play—just a couple of good strikes can easily push us over that line.
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town: Crystal Palace -0.25 Goal Handicap (-164)
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As Crystal Palace prepares to host Ipswich Town, recent form paints a compelling picture for a bet on Palace with a -0.25 handicap. While Palace’s home record might suggest instability, they’ve historically had Ipswich's number, winning both of their last encounters. The Eagles' average of 1.2 goals at home paired with a concerning opponent score of 1.8 highlights their defensive vulnerabilities, which Ipswich will likely exploit. However, Ipswich's struggles in this matchup are evident; they’ve yet to find the net against Palace in their last five meetings. With the home side showing a slight edge in overall performance and better xG metrics, this match could swing in Palace's favor. If they can tighten their defense and capitalize on their chances, they’re well-positioned to cover the handicap, making this a savvy pick for bettors looking for value.
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town: Crystal Palace -0.5 Goal Handicap (-125)
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As Crystal Palace prepares to host Ipswich Town, the signs point favorably towards a home victory. Recent form shows Palace struggling with just one win in their last five home matches, but their historical dominance over Ipswich—winning their last two encounters—offers a glimmer of hope. Ipswich’s away record is equally shaky, with only one win in five, and their inability to score against Palace in previous matchups raises eyebrows. Diving into the numbers, Palace averages 11.6 shots at home with a respectable 3.6 on target, while Ipswich's away struggles mirror that, with only 1.2 goals scored. Palace's defensive woes may be concerning, but the home advantage coupled with Ipswich's historical futility against them makes a -0.5 handicap bet on Palace a compelling choice. With their ability to create chances, they look primed to edge this tight contest.
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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