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Analysing Ipswich's tough start to the season and their chances of survival
Ipswich Town’s challenging fixtures at the start of the 2024-25 Premier League season means it could be worth backing them now for the drop
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Following the release of the 2024-25 Premier League fixtures there’s already plenty of value to be had across the betting markets that have opened on next season.
Here, we consider Ipswich Town’s survival hopes and ask whether their difficult start could put them on the back foot straight away.
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Baptism of fire for Ipswich
Ipswich Town played some thrilling football to earn promotion to the Premier League last season and there is excitement at the prospect of them playing in the top flight under Kieran McKenna.
The former Manchester United assistant manager took over at Portman Road when the club were struggling in League One and has led ipswich to deserved back-to-back promotions.
But the learning curve is about to become markedly steeper for the 38-year-old and his team, who face Liverpool, Manchester City and Brighton in three of their first four fixtures.
A home game against Liverpool on the opening weekend of the campaign is followed by a trip to the Etihad Stadium to face the champions, so now could be the time to back Ipswich to be relegated.
Selection: Ipswich Town to be relegated @ 4/5 with bet365
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Defence could prove undoing
At times Ipswich were sensational going forward in the Championship last season, with eight of their home wins coming in matches in which they conceded two goals.
But in the Premier League they could be found out should they give up the same number of chances.
Ipswich conceded 57 goals in the Championship last season, 16 more than champions Leicester City and 14 more than Leeds United, who went up via the play-offs.
On last season’s evidence, the gulf between England’s top two divisions appears to be widening.
Sheffield United, Luton Town and Burnley all came up last summer only to go straight back down.
As much as Ipswich’s style of play should win over plenty of neutrals, it may make winning matches and points at the highest level a real challenge.
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