Palace return to Selhurst Park on Saturday looking to build upon an encouraging victories over Fulham and Middlesbrough as the Eagles welcome newly-promoted Ipswich Town to South London.
The match will be Palace’s second home fixture in a week and presents Pierre Sage’s side with an excellent opportunity to record back-to-back league victories for the first time this campaign.
Taste Of Victory Sweet For Eagles
Palace arrive in confident mood after securing a hard-fought win at Craven Cottage, a result that helped steady the ship following difficult encounters against Everton and Manchester City in the opening weeks of the season. The Eagles currently sit on three points from their first three Premier League matches and will be eager to use home advantage to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. The midweek EFL Cup victory against Boro will have added to the positive mood.
Welcome Return For Ipswich
Standing in their way are an Ipswich side who have enjoyed a mixed return to the top flight. The Tractor Boys opened their campaign with victory over Sunderland but have since suffered defeats against Manchester United and Liverpool. Despite those setbacks, Gary O’Neil’s team possess plenty of attacking threat and will arrive at Selhurst Park believing they can cause problems.
Unprecedented Success Since Last Meeting
There is recent history between these two clubs. Palace supporters will fondly remember the last meeting back in March 2025, when Ismaïla Sarr’s late goal sealed a 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park. It was a match that formed part of the remarkable run that ultimately carried Oliver Glasner’s side towards one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. While much has changed since then, the Eagles will be hoping for a similarly positive outcome this weekend.
Attacking Prowess Is Key
One of the biggest areas of encouragement for Palace supporters has been the form shown in flashes by the attacking players. Much will depend upon the creativity of Daichi Kamada and Yeremy Pino, whose ability to unlock stubborn defences remains crucial to Palace’s hopes. Behind them, Adam Wharton will once again be expected to dictate the tempo and provide the sort of defence-splitting passes that have become synonymous with his game.
Danger On The Counter
At the other end of the pitch, Palace will need to be wary of Ipswich’s counter-attacking threat. O’Neil’s teams have traditionally been organised and difficult to break down, often looking to exploit transitions quickly. The visitors have scored four goals in their opening three matches and possess enough quality to punish any lapses in concentration.
Home Advantage
Palace have frequently made home advantage count against promoted sides in recent years, and supporters will expect the team to take the initiative from the opening whistle. An early goal could prove vital in settling any nerves and forcing Ipswich to abandon what is likely to be a cautious approach.
For Ipswich, avoiding defeat would represent another valuable step in their quest for Premier League survival. For Palace, however, the objective is far greater than simply accumulating points. Having tasted unprecedented success in recent seasons, expectations have risen, and matches such as these are increasingly viewed as fixtures that must result in victory if the club is to challenge in the top half of the division.
Key Battle
Palace’s Press vs Ipswich’s Build-Up Play
Palace have built much of their recent success on intensity without the ball, and Saturday’s match could be decided by how effectively they disrupt Ipswich’s attempts to play out from the back. The visitors will want to retain possession and draw Palace out of shape, but any mistakes in dangerous areas could be ruthlessly punished by the Eagles. Whichever side imposes its preferred tempo is likely to take control of the game.
One to Watch
Daichi Kamada
The Japanese international has shown flashes of the intelligence and technical quality that made him such a success in Germany, and Palace supporters will be hoping he can build momentum this season, especially after his sublime goal in midweek.
Whether operating behind the striker or drifting into midfield spaces, Kamada has a knack for finding pockets of room that can unsettle organised defences. Against an Ipswich side likely to sit deep and remain compact, his movement and creativity could prove crucial in unlocking the visitors’ back line.
Prediction
Crystal Palace 2-0 Ipswich Town
Palace appear to be gathering momentum following back-to-back wins and should possess too much quality for an Ipswich side still adjusting to life back in the top division. The visitors are likely to make things difficult, but the Eagles should have enough to claim all three points at Selhurst Park.
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