Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers Prediction, Lineups, Preview and Team News | FA Cup, January 12, 2025

Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers Preview

• Tournament: FA Cup
• Date: 12th January 2025
• Kickoff time: 15:00
• Venue: Portman Road

Ipswich Town take on Bristol Rovers at the Portman Road in the FA Cup 3rd Round on Sunday. They two sides do not have a great track record in the tournament and will be looking to end their respective streaks.

Ipswich Town come into the match after beating Chelsea and picking up a point at Fulham in the Premier League. They have got into the groove lately and will be keen on making it to the 4th Round.

However, the Tractor Boys have not done well at home in recent months and have just one win, which came in the last game against Chelsea. They also have just two wins in their last 14 home matches in the FA Cup.

Bristol Rovers are 20th in the League One table and will be looking for a miracle to beat the Premier League side on Sunday. They have just one win in their last 7 matches and it was a 1-0 win at Cambridge United last week.

The Rovers have not made it to the 4th Round since 2007/08 season and will be desperate to make it. They do not have a good record at Ipswich Town and have lost 12 of their last 13 matches, with the only win coming in December 2019.  

Ipswich Town Team News

Chiedozie Ogbene, Omari Hutchinson, Axel Tuanzebe, George Hirst, Conor Chaplin, and Janoi Donacien are ruled out. Massimo Luongo is doubtful as he has reported ill.

Bristol Rovers Team News

No injuries or suspensions for the away side on Sunday.

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Predicted Lineups

Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Muric

Defenders: Clarke, Burgess, Greaves, Townsend

Midfielders: Phillips, Taylor, Burns, Szmodics, Clarke

Forward: Delap

Bristol Rovers Predicted Lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Griffiths

Defenders: Moore, Wilson, Taylor, Sousa

Midfielders: Lindsay, Ward, Thomas, Sotiriou, Sinclair

Forward: O’Donkor

Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers H2H Record

Ipswich Town have not lost any of their last six matches against Bristol Rovers. They have scored at least two goals in all the wins, while the only draw was goalless.

Key players to watch in Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers

Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)

Liam Delap has been in fine form for Ipswich Town this season and will be the one to watch. He has scored 8 goals and assisted twice, and he is the only player in the squad to have hit double figures. Others have yet to hit 5 G/A.

Jamie Lindsay (Bristol Rovers)

Jamie Lindsay will play a key role for Bristol Rovers on Sunday if they are to get anything from the game. He has scored just two goals this season but has been their main man in the midfield.

Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers Prediction

Ipswich Town are expected to edge out a win over Bristol Rovers. They have a good record against the League One side and given their forms, it would be a surprise if the away side manage to pull off something at Portman Road.

Prediction: Ipswich Town 2-0 Bristol Rovers

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