burnley vs ipswich town
Burnley vs Ipswich Town: The Ultimate Match Preview
Burnley and Ipswich Town will face off in a highly anticipated clash on Saturday, August 12th, 2023. Heres everything you need to know about this exciting fixture:
Match Highlights
- The match will be played at Turf Moor, the home ground of Burnley Football Club.
- Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM BST.
- Both teams are expected to field their strongest lineups, as they look to start the 2023/24 season with a win.
Team News
Burnley:
- Burnley will be without injured defender Ben Mee, who is recovering from a knee injury.
- New signing Ashley Barnes is expected to make his debut for the Clarets.
Ipswich Town:
- Ipswich Town have no major injury concerns ahead of the match.
- Manager Kieran McKenna is likely to start with the same team that won their last pre-season friendly.
Key Players to Watch
Burnley:
- Jay Rodriguez - The experienced striker will be looking to add to his impressive goal tally this season.
- Josh Brownhill - The midfielder is a key cog in Burnleys engine room.
Ipswich Town:
- James Norwood - The veteran striker is Ipswich Towns all-time leading scorer.
- Wes Burns - The winger is a dangerous attacking threat with pace and skill.
Match Odds
According to Bet365, Burnley are the favorites to win the match at odds of 1.80. Ipswich Town are priced at 4.20 to win, while a draw is offered at 3.40.
Head-to-Head Record
Burnley and Ipswich Town have met 62 times in all competitions. Burnley hold a slight edge in the head-to-head record, with 24 wins compared to Ipswich Towns 21. There have been 17 draws between the two sides.
| Season | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Championship | Burnley 1-0 Ipswich Town |
| 2019/20 | League One | Burnley 2-1 Ipswich Town |
| 2018/19 | Championship | Ipswich Town 1-1 Burnley |
Recent Form
Burnley have won two of their last five matches, while Ipswich Town have won three.
| Team | Recent Form |
|---|---|
| Burnley | W-W-L-D-W |
| Ipswich Town | W-W-L-D-W |
What to Expect
The match is expected to be a close and competitive affair. Burnley will be looking to make a strong start to the season under new manager Vincent Kompany, while Ipswich Town will be hoping to continue their good form from pre-season.
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