Ipswich vs Maidstone: Predictions and Betting Tips as Ipswich takes on underdog Maidstone United

Anticipating the FA Cup fourth-round clash between Ipswich and Maidstone, our football betting expert has shared some insightful predictions and tips.

by TAUHID SHAH: January 27: Saturday: 5:55 PM | 2024 Updated.

Ipswich, eyeing a promotion to the Premier League, is temporarily shifting its focus to the FA Cup. They’ll be facing Maidstone, a National League South contender and the lowest-seeded team in the tournament. Manager Kieran McKenna, keeping their Championship promotion goal in mind, is strategically rotating the squad—a tactic that proved crucial in their third-round win against AFC Wimbledon.

While Ipswich has the quality to prevent any potential upsets and secure a win at Portman Road, Maidstone, a sixth-tier team, may still manage to score against their formidable hosts.

Maidstone’s journey to the fourth round has been like a fairy tale, highlighted by a remarkable 1-0 victory over League One’s Stevenage. Despite their recent league struggles with three winless games (1 draw, 2 losses), it won’t be surprising if they find the net even in a defeat.

Ipswich, having conceded in the previous round against Wimbledon, has shown vulnerability in defense, with seven of their last nine games witnessing goals against them. Their defensive record, with 35 goals conceded in 28 Championship games, places them at the bottom of the top six in the division.

On the other hand, Maidstone comes into the clash with seven consecutive games where they’ve scored, ready to give their all against Ipswich. Possible changes in Ipswich’s defense suggest that Maidstone might seize the opportunity to score, even if they are trailing.

For the Ipswich vs. Maidstone matchup, the recommendation is for Ipswich to secure victory with both teams scoring at 6/5 odds (bet365).

The likelihood of both teams receiving cards is significant. Ipswich has seen a player booked in 19 consecutive games, making a compelling case for both teams to get at least one caution. In the previous round against Wimbledon, three Ipswich players received yellow cards, contributing to a total of 16 in the last five games. While Maidstone has shown more discipline in the league, they might resort to gamesmanship, expecting a card against the superior Ipswich side.

For the cards aspect of the game, the suggestion is for both teams to receive a card at 4/6 odds (bet365).

In the goalscorer market, keep an eye on Ipswich’s recent acquisition, Jeremy Sarmiento. The loanee from Brighton, who made his debut in the third round against Wimbledon, has already scored in approximately 87 minutes of play across three substitute appearances. If given a starting opportunity, Sarmiento, eager for regular action, could make his mark with a goal against Maidstone.

For the goal-scoring prediction, Jeremy Sarmiento to score anytime is recommended at 13/8 odds (bet365).