Ipswich Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to prolong their stay in the EFL Cup, by advancing to the next round. The Wolves are coming into this match from a dominating 5-0 win against Blackpool, proving why they are in the Premier League. As for Ipswich they are from a 3-1 win against Reading through penalties. Ipswich and the Wolves are no longer new to each other as they already squared off 85 times across all contests. However, this is the first time that these two teams will meet in the Carabao Cup. In those matches, it was Ipswich who holds a narrow advantage, winning 31 matches, while the Wolves have 29 wins across their names. Meanwhile, the remaining 25 matches all ended in draw. This meeting is on September 27, 2023, at 2:45 AM (GMT+8).
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town, with one top-flight title and FA Cup to their name, could surprise in the EFL Cup this year. They secured a 2-0 victory over Bristol Rovers in round one and were on the brink of victory against Reading, but missed three of their four spot kicks in the shootout. Ipswich are on track for back-to-back promotions and a sensational start in the Championship, with a 4-3 win over Blackburn Rovers. With 21 points from the first 24 games, Ipswich sit level with Leicester City at the top of the standings, but their total of 17 strikes is the joint-best attacking record in the division. A first EFL Cup fourth-round appearance since 2010-11 is not far away for the Tractor Boys.
There are no fresh injuries for Ipswich, which they are fortunate of. However, Christian Walton, who is still suffering with an issue on the foot remains to be unavailable here. Additionally, there might be changes in their squad coming into this match.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves faced Luton Town in a Premier League match, drawing first blood with Pedro Neto’s goal. Luton took the lead after absorbing pressure from their hosts. However, Wolves were penalized for a draw-snatching penalty by Joao Gomes, leaving them with only one win from six top-flight contests in 2023-24. Head coach O’Neil criticized the decision, stating it was “absolutely terrible.” Wolves have only suffered one defeat to lower-league opponents since their return to the big time in 2018. Wolves also secured a pair of 1-0 wins over Ipswich in 2017-18, leaving the Tractor Boys without a goal in five games against their visitors and without a win since a 2-1 Portman Road success in November 2014.
There are also changes that can be expected to the squad of the Wolves coming into this match. Unfortunately, Bellegarde starts a three-game domestic ban in this match, due to the red card he faced. Fortunately, Joe Hodge will possibly be back in this squad as he is working his way back from a muscular injury.
Prediction:
Draw
Odds: -0.95
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