Aston Villa vs Ipswich: Premier League Match Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips
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Aston Villa welcomes Ipswich Town to Villa Park for a crucial Premier League clash on Saturday, 15 February 2025. With both teams fighting for different ambitions—Villa pushing for European qualification and Ipswich battling relegation—this fixture carries significant stakes.
Match Details
- Fixtures: Aston Villa vs Ipswich
- Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025
- Kick-Off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
- Competition: Premier League
Aston Villa’s Outlook
Unai Emery’s side have been inconsistent in recent weeks, mixing impressive wins with frustrating results. They will be looking to bounce back after a defeat to Wolves and capitalise on their strong home form. Injuries to key defensive players may pose a challenge, but Aston Villa’s attacking threat, led by Ollie Watkins, should give them the upper hand.
Ipswich Town’s Outlook
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town are in desperate need of points after a tough run of results, including heavy losses to Liverpool and Manchester City. The team has struggled defensively but has shown glimpses of attacking potential, particularly through Liam Delap and Nathan Broadhead. With survival on the line, they will aim to frustrate Villa and steal a valuable result.
Both teams have weaknesses to exploit—Villa’s injury-hit backline and Ipswich’s defensive instability—setting the stage for an exciting battle. Can Villa strengthen their European push, or will Ipswich pull off an upset in their fight to avoid the drop?
Team Form and Overview
Aston Villa – Recent Form (Last 5 Premier League Matches)
- Loss | Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa
- Draw | Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham
- Draw | Arsenal 2-2 Aston Villa
- Win | Everton 0-1 Aston Villa
- Win | Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester
Aston Villa have shown mixed form recently, with a solid away victory at Everton but a disappointing defeat to Wolves in the English top-flight. Unai Emery’s side will be looking to regain momentum and keep their European qualification hopes alive.
Ipswich Town – Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
- Loss | Ipswich 1-2 Southampton
- Loss | Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich
- Loss | Ipswich 0-6 Manchester City
- Loss | Ipswich 0-2 Brighton
- Draw | Fulham 2-2 Ipswich
Ipswich has struggled recently, with four consecutive defeats before a hard-fought draw against Fulham. Kieran McKenna’s side needs a turnaround to escape the relegation battle.
Injury and Suspension Report
Aston Villa
- Pau Torres – Foot Injury (Out)
- Ross Barkley – Calf Injury (Doubtful)
- Tyrone Mings – Knee Injury (Doubtful)
- Matty Cash – Doubtful
- OIlie Watkins – Doubtful, but expected to feature
Ipswich
- Conor Chaplin – Knee Injury (Doubtful)
- Chiedozie Ogbene – Achilles Injury (Out)
- Sam Szmodics – Ankle Injury (Doubtful)
- Wes Burns – Knee Injury (Out)
- Christian Walton – Groin Strain (Out)
Both teams will be dealing with injury concerns, with Aston Villa potentially missing key defensive figures, and Ipswich struggling with squad depth.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 20
- Aston Villa Wins: 7
- Ipswich Wins: 5
- Draws: 8
The last time these two sides met, it ended in a 2-2 draw, but Aston Villa will have the home advantage this time.
Predicted Line-ups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Defenders: Andres Garcia, Ezri Konsa, Boubacar Kamara, Lucas Digne
- Midfielders: Youri Tielemans, John McGinn
- Attacking Midfielders: Leon Bailey, Morgan Rogers, Jacob Ramsey
- Forward: Ollie Watkins
Key Player: Ollie Watkins – The Villa forward has been in strong form and will be expected to lead the attack against Ipswich’s leaky defence.
Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Arijanet Muric
- Defenders: Leif Davis, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves, Axel Tuanzebe
- Midfielders: Sam Morsy (C), Jens Cajuste
- Attacking Midfielders: Omari Hutchinson, Julio Enciso, Nathan Broadhead
- Forwards: Liam Delap
Key Player: Liam Delap – The former Manchester City starlet has been Ipswich’s main goal threat and will need to be clinical against Villa’s backline
Tactical Breakdown
Aston Villa
Strengths:
- Strong home form
- High-intensity pressing and attacking transitions
- Watkins’ pace and finishing
Weaknesses:
- Defensive lapses, especially with key injuries
- Struggle to break down deep defences
Villa will likely control possession and look to break Ipswich down with their attacking movement, utilising Bailey’s pace and Ramsey’s creativity.
Ipswich
Strengths:
- Counter-attacks with Delap’s speed
- Compact defensive setup
Weaknesses:
- Struggling to keep clean sheets
- Vulnerable against set pieces
Ipswich will try to stay organised defensively and hit Villa on the break.
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What to Expect
Aston Villa will be favourites at home, but Ipswich could pose a challenge on the counter. With Villa pushing for European spots and Ipswich battling relegation, both sides have a lot to play for
Score Prediction
Aston Villa 3-1 Ipswich Town
Villa’s superior quality and attacking firepower should see them take all three points, though Ipswich might find the net through a counter-attack.
Fun Fact
Fun FactIpswich Town’s last win against Aston Villa at Villa Park came in 1994—can they end their 30-year drought?
This is your full Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town match preview for 15 February 2025. Expect an entertaining clash at Villa Park!
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