Crystal Palace welcome Ipswich Town to Selhurst Park on Saturday, September 12, for a Premier League match between two teams with identical league records but contrasting momentum. Both sides have collected three points from three matches, recording one win and two defeats while averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.7 conceded. The structured standings place Ipswich 13th and Palace 14th ahead of the fixture. Palace enter the weekend after consecutive victories in all competitions, whereas Ipswich have suffered back-to-back league losses. With both teams seeking greater consistency, this matchday-four contest offers an opportunity to move forward after an uneven start to the campaign.

Crystal Palace Recent Form and Key Statistics

Crystal Palace have won three and lost two of their last five matches, scoring and conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game during that sequence. Their latest result was a convincing 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough on September 8, which secured progress in the EFL Cup and extended their winning run to two matches. Before that cup success, Palace earned their first Premier League victory of the season by defeating Fulham 3-2 away from home.

The improvement came after Palace opened their league campaign with two defeats. They lost 2-0 against Everton and were beaten 4-1 by City, leaving them with four goals scored and eight conceded after three Premier League fixtures. Their home league record also provides a note of caution: the Eagles are winless across their last four Premier League games at Selhurst Park, with two draws and two defeats, and have won only two of their previous 11 home matches in the competition.

There are several notable trends surrounding their matches. At least one second-half goal has been scored in each of the last 13 Crystal Palace games, while Palace have been behind at half-time in their last four Premier League fixtures. Three of their previous ten home league games finished without a goal, highlighting that their home schedule has included both open contests and occasional scoreless outcomes.

Tyrick Mitchell scored twice in the 3-2 victory over Fulham. He has also registered at least two shots in four of his last six Premier League starts. Jorgen Strand Larsen contributed two goals and one assist against Middlesbrough. Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah were substituted at half-time against Fulham but are expected to be available, while Jean-Philippe Mateta and Chadi Riad remain unavailable.

Ipswich Town Recent Form and Key Statistics

Ipswich Town also have three wins and two defeats from their last five matches. Across that period, they have averaged 2.2 goals both scored and conceded, indicating that their recent fixtures have produced considerable activity at both ends. However, their immediate Premier League momentum is negative following consecutive losses.

The visitors were beaten 2-0 at home by Liverpool on September 4, having previously suffered a 5-2 away defeat against Manchester United. Those results followed an encouraging beginning in which Ipswich defeated Sunderland 2-1 in the Premier League and overcame Leicester 3-1 in the EFL Cup. Their overall league figures now match those of Palace exactly: one win, no draws and two defeats, with four goals scored and eight conceded.

Emersonn scored in the opening league victory over Sunderland but has not added another goal since that match. Marcelino Nunez has scored twice, with both goals arriving in the EFL Cup game against Leicester. Regarding availability, Jack Taylor is the only confirmed absentee. Jaden Philogene could feature after recovering from an ankle injury, while Azor Matusiwa is doubtful.

Ipswich can take encouragement from Palace’s recent difficulties at Selhurst Park, but their own latest away performance ended with five goals conceded at Manchester United. Their challenge will be to halt a run of two league defeats while improving on a defensive average of 2.7 goals conceded per Premier League match this season.

Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town Match Analysis

The Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town preview presents a closely balanced contest when judged by the early-season totals. Both clubs have the same win-loss record and identical scoring figures, while their five-match records also stand at three victories and two defeats. Even the goals data offers only narrow margins: the probability for both teams to score is 52%, while under 2.5 goals is assessed at 51% compared with 49% for over 2.5.

Momentum and direct meetings provide the clearest separation. Palace have responded to their opening defeats with victories over Fulham and Middlesbrough, scoring six goals across those two games. Ipswich, meanwhile, have conceded seven goals during successive losses to Manchester United and Liverpool. The hosts therefore arrive with greater short-term confidence, although their four-match winless home league run means the venue alone cannot be treated as a decisive advantage.

The head-to-head record strongly favors Crystal Palace. Palace have won all five matches included in the supplied summary, averaging 1.8 goals scored and only 0.6 conceded. The most recent meeting ended in a 1-0 Palace victory on March 8, 2025. That record, combined with their consecutive wins before this fixture, gives the Eagles a factual edge despite the teams being level on points and Ipswich sitting one place higher.

An early goal is also a realistic feature of the match, with Palace having trailed at half-time in four consecutive Premier League games. At the same time, their run of 13 fixtures containing at least one second-half goal suggests that the contest may continue to develop after the interval. Palace’s improving results and perfect five-match head-to-head sequence ultimately outweigh Ipswich’s slight positional advantage, supporting the home side in what could remain a competitive encounter.

Crystal Palace vs Ipswich Town prediction from BetMines: Crystal Palace win (1) with 41% probability.