In this article, we will give you the best fantasy combinations, probable lineups, team news, key stats and grand league tips for the FA Cup match between Burnley v Ipswich Town
Match details
Burnley v Ipswich Town
FA Cup
Turf Moor, Lancashire, England
8th February, 01:15 a.m.
Preview
EFL Championship table-toppers Burnley are all set to take on League One title contenders Ipswich Town in a replay of their previous meeting at Portman Road.
Burnley, one of the most dominant sides in the Championship, are sitting 18 points clear of the third spot for automatic promotion to the Premier League next season and are almost certain to return back into the English top flight next season.
Ipswich Town, on the other hand, are a strong contender to return to the English second division next season, sitting third in the League One table behind Plymouth and Derby; however, after a four-game winless run under their new manager Kieran, the Suffok-based side will be looking to regain their confidence by defeating Burnley in the fourth round replay.
A fierce meeting that ended in a goalless tie at Portman Road is all set to be decided at Turf Moor. Burnley is missing some of their key players, like Manuel Benson and others, and Ipswich will be aware of that and will be looking to take full advantage with their nearly fit squad. Due to the home advantage and Vincent Kompany’s grit and determination, we think that Burnley are the slight favourites for this match; however, this game could roll out either way.
Match Prediction: Burnley 2-1 Ipswich Town
Unavailable: Aro Muric, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Manuel Benson, Harry Clarke
Key Stats
Goals:
Burnley: Jay Rodriguez, Nathan Tella (9), Benson Manuel (7), Anass Zaroury (6)
Ipswich Town: Conor Chaplin (11), Freddie Ladapo (10), Wes Burns (6)
Assists:
Burnley: Josh Brownhill (6), Ian Maatsen (5), Johann Berg Gudmundsson (4)
Ipswich Town: Leif Davis (7), Wes Burns (6), Conor Chaplin (4)
Tackles & Interceptions:
Burnley: Taylor Harwood-Bellis (69), Josh Brownhill (68), Ian Maatsen, Jack Cork (66)
Ipswich Town: Sam Morsy (64), Lee Evans (58), Janoi Donacien (52)
Chances Created:
Burnley: Josh Brownhill (48), Ian Maatsen (30), Connor Roberts (24)
Ipswich Town: Leif Davis (75), Conor Chaplin (40), Wes Burns (37)
Probable XI:
Burnley: Peacock-Farrell; Vitinho, Al-Dakhil, Taylor, Maatsen; Bastien, Cork, Tella; Twine, Churlinov/Jay, Foster
Ipswich Town: Walton; Donacien, Keogh, Edmundson; Burns, Evans, Morsy, Davis; Chaplin, Ladapo, Broadhead
Captaincy Picks:
1. Ian Maatsen
2. J Rodriguez
3. N Tella
Grand League Picks:
1. S Twine
2. J Donacien
3. F Ladapo
Best Fantasy Combination 1 (Head to Head):
GK: C Walton
Def: I Maatsen (c), V da Silva, C Taylor, L Davis
Mid: J Cork, S Morsy, W Burns
Fwd: J Rodriguez (vc), N Tella, C Chaplin
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