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“Paul Merson Makes a Bold Prediction for Ipswich vs. Leicester. You won’t believe what has him WORRIED and his take on Leicester City
Leicester City will take on Ipswich Town in a crucial Premier League match at 3 PM on Saturday, November 2nd.
The Foxes have had a rocky start to the 2024/25 season and are at risk of entering a relegation battle. They suffered a 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in their last league match and were also convincingly beaten by Manchester United in the Carabao Cup earlier this week. This loss has raised questions about Steve Cooper’s future, making the upcoming match a must-win for Leicester.
Currently sitting 15th in the Premier League, Leicester is just five points above the relegation zone. Ipswich, meanwhile, is struggling in their return to the top flight and has yet to secure a league win this season. The Tractor Boys are in 18th place, having drawn four and lost five of their first nine matches. A victory against Leicester could lift them out of the bottom three and close the gap to just two points.
Paul Merson shared his prediction for the Ipswich vs. Leicester clash on Sportskeeda, expressing his concerns about Ipswich’s inability to secure their first win. He noted, “Ipswich Town were 2-0 up against Brentford last weekend but ended up losing 3-2, despite equalizing late. It worries me to think when teams like Ipswich and Southampton will finally win a game. If Ipswich loses again, they could fall eight points behind Leicester, marking ten games without a win—that’s a huge challenge!”
Merson emphasized that this match is critical for Ipswich, referring to it as a “cup final.” He believes Leicester’s loss to Nottingham Forest would have affected their confidence and highlighted the challenges of staying out of relegation. He pointed to teams like Crystal Palace, who have recently secured crucial wins and now look safe from relegation.
Merson predicts a 2-1 victory for Ipswich.
Regarding the possibility of Leicester sacking Steve Cooper, calls for his dismissal have intensified following the heavy defeat to Manchester United. Since his arrival over the summer, Cooper has struggled to win over Leicester supporters. The newly promoted team has been defensively weak and risks becoming entrenched in a relegation battle. A loss to winless Ipswich, as Merson suggests, would undoubtedly increase pressure on Cooper, although it remains uncertain if the club’s leadership would decide to part ways with him this month.
