Crewe look to build on an impressive away day performance at Wolves by beating Ipswich at the Alexandra Stadium. Ipswich visit Crewe on the back of a 2-1 home win against ten men Burnley.
The game at the Alexandra Stadium should be entertaining many of the previous clashes have been high scoring affairs and this one should be no different. On their travels Ipswich have won 5, drawn 5 and lost 6.
Betting Odds
Crewe 2/1
Draw 11/5
Ipswich 6/5
Crewe Team News:
Crewe will welcome back Kenny Lunt to the side though Lee Bell and Michael Higdon are likely to miss out. Algerian defender Madjid Bougherra may be on the bench after recovering from injury. A decision on Gareth Taylor is to be made this evening with his participation in the game thought to depend on how well a nasty cut above his eye came through today’s training session.
Likely Team: Turnbull, Tonkin, Otsemobor, Foster, Walker, Roberts, Jones.Billy, Lunt, Jones.Steve, Taylor, Rodgers.
Player to watch: Billy Jones
After an impressive performance at Wolves, Billy Jones goes into the game full of confidence with 7 goals from midfield already this season.
Ipswich Team News:
Ipswich will be without Owen Garvan who is suspended, His place goes in the squad goes Vemund Brekke Skard. Gareth Williams is still ruled out by injury but could be fit for Saturday?s game against Wolves.
Likely Team: Supple, Wilnis, Naylor, De Vos, Barron, Westlake, Juan, Magilton, Richards, Currie, Lee.
Player to watch: Jimmy Juan
Jimmy is on loan from French club Monaco. Jimmy is a dead ball specialist; He has hit the net 5 times this season including a goal in the win against local rivals Norwich. He has also been booked 5 times this season.
Match Facts & Stats
Earlier in the season Crewe were unlucky to go down 2-1 at Portman Road. Crewe led 1-0 at half time thanks to David Vaughan?s early strike but 2nd half goals from Darren Currie and Nicky Forster secured the points for the tractor men.
Past Meetings
Overall Record: Played 14, Crewe Won 3, Draw 3, Ipswich 8
Last Six
Ipswich 2-1 Crewe
Ipswich 5-1 Crewe
Crewe 2-2 Ipswich
Ipswich 6-4 Crewe
Crewe 1-0 Ipswich
Crewe 2-3 Ipswich
Recent Form
Crewe
Won 0, Drawn 1, Lost 5.
Ipswich
Won 3, Drawn 2, Lost 1.
Ref Watch:
The referee for this game is Anthony Leake from Lancashire. He has been an official 27 times this season. He has made 63 bookings and 3 red cards. He was the referee for the Crewe v Sheffield United game earlier this season at Gresty Road.
Match Prediction:
I feel we will edge an entertaining game, Crewe to win 2-1.