Watford vs. Ipswich Town Preview – Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

Ipswich Town, coming off a strong performance against Middlesbrough, head to Vicarage Road to face Watford in the Championship clash on Tuesday, aiming to maintain their promotion push.

Match Preview

Watford, following a 1-1 draw with Southampton, have lost just one of their last 10 Championship matches. They secured a late draw against Southampton with a 96th-minute Rhys Healey goal.

Valerien Ismael’s side, just two points away from the playoffs, is eyeing promotion back to the Premier League.

Unbeaten in their last five home games, Watford has netted 12 goals in that period, with Mileta Rajovic leading the scoring charts.

Ipswich, in contrast, secured a notable 2-0 win against Middlesbrough, extending their winning streak to three games.

They have been prolific upfront, scoring 43 goals in 20 matches and sit second in the Championship standings.

Conor Chaplin and Omari Hutchinson were pivotal in their recent win, adding to Ipswich’s attacking prowess.

Team News

Watford might consider rotation owing to a packed schedule, potentially introducing Tom Ince and Vakoun Issouf Bayo. Jamal Lewis is expected to start at left-back.

Ipswich will welcome back Massimo Luongo and Brandon Williams after serving a one-game ban. Sam Morsy is one booking away from suspension, possibly leading to rotation ahead of the East Anglian derby.

Chelsea loanee Hutchinson might earn a start after a goal-scoring cameo in the last game.

Possible Lineups

Watford: (4-5-1)

Hamer;

Andrews, Porteous, Hoedt, Lewis;

Kayembe, Sierralta, Asprilla, Kone, Sema;

Healey

Ipswich Town: (4-5-1)

Hladky;

Williams, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis;

Luongo, Taylor, Burns, Chaplin, Hutchinson;

Hirst

Prediction: Watford 1-2 Ipswich Town

Despite Watford’s strong home record and attacking threats, Ipswich’s goal-scoring form and momentum could edge them to secure an away win against a tough opponent like Watford.