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Premier League 2026/27

Ipswich Town vs Crystal Palace prediction

Our predicted score is 0-1. Below: the goals outlook, the deciding factors and three bets from safe to long shot.

By Vishal Rao, Football EditorUpdated

32%Ipswich

26%draw

42%Palace

Predicted score 0-1 (half-time 0-0), from the Malik Mumbai goals model.

Quick overview

  • Our pick: We predict 0-1, with Palace at 42%.
  • Home advantage: Palace are the better side even away from home; Ipswich's home crowd only narrows the difference.
  • Goals outlook: 2.7 goals is our expectation, which leaves over 2.5 at a finely balanced 52%.
  • Safest bet: Palace or draw (Double chance), about a 68% chance.

Who will win Ipswich vs Palace?

We back Palace in Ipswich Town vs Crystal Palace, with a predicted score of 0-1 and a 42% win chance. The model expects a middling goals count, with over 2.5 goals at 52%. Kick-off: Sat, 20 Mar 2027 at 20:30 IST.

Predicted score
0-1
Our pick
Palace, 42%
Draw
26%

What will decide it

The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.

  • Home advantage

    Palace are the better side even away from home; Ipswich's home crowd only narrows the difference.

    Helps Even

  • Goals outlook

    2.7 goals is our expectation, which leaves over 2.5 at a finely balanced 52%.

    Helps Even

  • Quality gap

    There is a clear gap in quality, and the draw is only 26%. Ipswich can't afford to concede first.

    Helps Palace

How many goals in Ipswich vs Palace?

Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.

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Both teams score 55%Over 2.5 goals 52%Expected goals 1.26 / 1.47

Best bets for Ipswich vs Palace

One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.

  1. Safer

    Our chance 68%

    Double chance

    Palace or draw

    Pays out on a Palace win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.

  2. Value

    Our chance 55%

    Both teams to score

    Yes

    Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 55%.

  3. Long shot

    Our chance 10%

    Correct score

    Palace 0-1

    Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.

How the teams line up

Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.

Home, promoted this season

Ipswich Town

Promoted this season, Ipswich are likely to sit deep in front of their own fans at Portman Road and rely on set pieces and the counter-attack.

Away

Crystal Palace

A steady mid-table team, Palace defend well on the road at Portman Road but can struggle to turn possession into chances.

Match preview

Crystal Palace visit Portman Road to face Ipswich Town in the 2026/27 Premier League. Our goals model expects 1.26 goals from Ipswich and 1.47 from Palace, which is where the 42% rating for Palace comes from. Team news lands about an hour before kick-off, and a key absence can move this more than anything else, so check the line-ups before you bet.

Ipswich and Palace: the games either side

Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.

Ipswich play 7 days after their game away at Liverpool on 13 Mar. Their next league game is away at Sunderland 21 days after this one. It is game 30 of 38 for them.

Palace play 7 days after their game at home to Fulham on 13 Mar. Their next league game is at home to Everton 21 days after this one. It is game 30 of 38 for them.

The reverse fixture, at Selhurst Park, was played on Sat, 12 Sept 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.

  1. 13 MarLiverpool vs IpswichAnfield
  2. 13 MarPalace vs FulhamSelhurst Park
  3. 20 MarIpswich vs PalacePortman RoadThis match
  4. 10 AprSunderland vs IpswichStadium of Light
  5. 10 AprPalace vs EvertonSelhurst Park

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Ipswich Town vs Crystal Palace: questions fans ask

Quick answers to what readers ask us most.

Who will win Ipswich vs Palace?

We back Crystal Palace. Malik Mumbai's model gives Ipswich 32%, the draw 26% and Palace 42%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.

What time is Ipswich Town vs Crystal Palace in India?

Kick-off is 20:30 IST India time on Sat, 20 Mar 2027 (15:00 in the UK), at Portman Road in Ipswich. Premier League dates can move for TV, so check nearer the day.

What is the best bet for Ipswich vs Palace?

Our safer bet is Palace or draw (68%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (55%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.

Ipswich vs Palace match kaun jitega?

Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Crystal Palace favourite hain. Ipswich ka chance 32%, draw 26% aur Palace ka chance 42% hai. Hamara predicted score 0-1 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.

Is Ipswich Town vs Crystal Palace a derby?

No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Ipswich and London.

Is it legal to bet on the Premier League in India?

Not for real money online. India's Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, including betting, along with their advertising and payment processing. Our legal guide explains what is still allowed. This is not legal advice, and you must be 18 or over.

Will both teams score in Ipswich vs Palace?

We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 52%.

Still unsure? Ask our team

Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.

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