Relegation has already been confirmed for both Leicester City and Ipswich Town, but the clash at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, May 18th, 2025, still holds plenty of emotional weight. With just two games left to play, both sides will aim to end the season on a high and give fans something to cheer. Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin previews this all-or-nothing showdown.
Match Preview: Leicester City vs Ipswich Town
Leicester City snapped a three-game winless run with a solid 2–0 victory over Southampton and will be looking to build momentum in their final home game of the campaign. It’s been a miserable return to the Premier League for the Foxes, but a win here would restore a measure of pride.
Ipswich Town, who defied expectations to gain promotion last season, have been unable to adapt to the top-flight pace. Their 1–0 home defeat to Brentford last time out marked their fourth game without a win, and their attack continues to misfire. With only two goals in their last five outings, they’ll need a spark if they’re to stand a chance against the Foxes.
Leicester City vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- 02.11.2024 – Ipswich 1–1 Leicester
- 22.01.2024 – Leicester 1–1 Ipswich (Championship)
- 26.12.2023 – Ipswich 1–1 Leicester (Championship)
- 22.02.2014 – Leicester 3–0 Ipswich
- 23.11.2013 – Ipswich 1–2 Leicester
The last three meetings have all ended 1–1, showing how tightly matched these two sides have been in recent seasons.
Recent Form: Leicester City
Leicester have shown slight signs of life in recent weeks. After a 2–2 draw at Nottingham Forest and the win over Southampton, they appear more focused and compact. However, prior to that, defeats to Wolves (3–0), Liverpool (1–0), and Newcastle (3–0) exposed a fragile defense.
At home, they finally ended a four-game losing streak with the Southampton result. Confidence is slowly returning, but inconsistency remains a concern.
Recent Form: Ipswich Town
Ipswich’s form has crumbled under pressure. Winless in their last four, they’ve managed just one win in their previous eight league matches. Defeats to Arsenal, Newcastle, and Brentford have left them low on confidence.
Their away record is bleak too, with recent losses at Crystal Palace and Leicester highlighting their vulnerabilities on the road. Defensive lapses and lack of firepower have become a recurring theme.
Player to Watch: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
The Nigerian enforcer remains Leicester’s engine in midfield. His ball-winning ability and forward thrust will be crucial in disrupting Ipswich’s rhythm and launching attacks from deep.
Leicester City vs Ipswich Town Best Betting Odds
- Leicester to Win: 1.72 on 1xBet
- Over 2.5 Goals: 1.81 on 1xBet
- Both Teams to Score (Yes): 1.70 on 1xBet
- Leicester Over 1.5 Goals: 1.93 on 1xBet
