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.
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town: Over 1.5 Total Goals (-385)
Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing As Crystal Palace prepares to face Ipswich Town, the signs point towards a match brimming with goals. Palace's recent form at home has seen them score an average of 1.2 per game, but they’ve been on the receiving end of 1.8 goals themselves. Ipswich, while struggling, is conceding an alarming 2.8 goals per away match. Both teams seem to have a knack for allowing chances, with Palace averaging 11.6 shots per game. Ipswich, despite their lack of recent wins, managed to score 1.2 goals in their last five away fixtures. With the Eagles boasting a solid record against Ipswich—winning both of their last encounters—the stage is set for an open game. Given the trend of both defenses leaking goals and the attacking potential on display, betting on over 1.5 total goals feels like a safe and enticing wager.
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town: Crystal Palace Draw No Bet (-250)
Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing As Crystal Palace prepares to host Ipswich Town, the matchup paints a promising picture for Palace supporters and bettors alike. Despite a mixed bag of results recently, Palace has historically performed well against Ipswich, winning both of their last two encounters. Ipswich, meanwhile, has stumbled recently, managing only one win in their last five outings and struggling on the road with an average of just 1.2 goals scored away. Palace's home form, while not stellar, shows promise with a scoring average of 1.2 at Selhurst Park, where they've been competitive. Ipswich has conceded an alarming 2.8 goals per game on the road, which could be a telling factor. With expected goals (xG) suggesting that Palace can create chances, their solid head-to-head record makes a bet on them in the Draw No Bet market a compelling option. In this context, betting on Palace feels like a savvy move.
Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town: Crystal Palace -0.25 Goal Handicap (-164)
Odds available at DraftKings at time of publishing As Crystal Palace prepares to host Ipswich Town, recent trends highlight a compelling case for backing the Eagles with a -0.25 handicap. Despite a rocky home record of 1-3 in their last five, Palace has historically enjoyed success against Ipswich, winning their last two encounters. While they’ve averaged a modest 1.2 goals per home game, Ipswich's away form has been troubling, conceding 2.8 goals per match recently. Palace’s ability to generate chances, with an average of 11.6 shots at home, contrasts sharply with Ipswich’s struggles, which see them averaging just 1.2 goals and 11.6 shots but failing to find the net consistently. With Palace's xG suggesting they can create enough to edge this one, the -0.25 line feels like an enticing opportunity. Expect the home side to secure a narrow victory and build momentum in the league.
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.