Ipswich vs Maidstone Predictions & Tips - Hosts to Dominate FA Cup Tie

Alex Waite

Editor

Last updated: 25 Jan 2024

Alex Waite 25 Jan 2024

Share this article

Ipswich vs Maidstone predictions for Saturday’s FA Cup match
Kieran McKenna’s side have won 10 of their last 14 home matches
Can the Tractor Boys cover a handicap against their non-league opponents?

Expired

Kieran McKenna's Ipswich have scored 3+ goals in 9 of their last 15 home matches (Getty Images)

Ipswich vs Maidstone Predictions

Ipswich are a quality side and put opponents to the sword at Portman Road. Maidstone are poor away, conceded loads of goals and a commanding Tractor Boys win is likely.

Ipswich vs Maidstone Predictions
Head-to-Head
Ipswich Form
Ipswich Injuries & Team News
Maidstone Form
Maidstone Injuries & Team News

Ipswich have won 10 of their last 14 home matches
Ipswich have scored 3+ goals in 9 of their last 15 home matches
Maidstone have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches
Maidstone have conceded 3+ goals in 3 of their last 6 away matches

Head-to-Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between Ipswich and Maidstone.

Ipswich Form

Ipswich are chasing a promotion in the Championship and sit second in the table. The Tractor Boys are also unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

Kieran McKenna’s side were on a three-match drawing streak before wins against AFC Wimbledon (3-1) and Sunderland (2-1). These victories were followed by a comeback draw at Leicester (1-1).

Leif Davis’ own goal gave Leicester an early lead before Ipswich hit back with 11 shots. Jeremy Sarmiento equalised in the 88th minute to earn his side a point.

Ipswich Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Sam Morsy is available after serving his two-match suspension.

Maidstone Form

Maidstone’s shock FA Cup third-round win over League One Stevenage came before a poor spell of form.

A 2-1 victory over Dartford followed before defeats at Havant and Waterlooville and Slough (2-1). The Stones then earned a 1-1 draw at home against Braintree on Tuesday.

Muhammadu Faal scored just before half time to give Maidstone the lead. George Elokobi’s side then conceded the equaliser early in the second period.

Maidstone Injuries & Team News

Maidstone have no injuries or suspensions.

Striker Levi Amantchi is set to lead the line after scoring 13 goals in 20 matches this season.

Verdict

Ipswich v Maidstone Utd

Ipswich are tough to beat and create a lot of chances. The Tractor Boys can take the game to Maidstone and notch a comfortable FA Cup win.

Ipswich -2

Handicap

@4/5 - 3 Units

Bet £10 Get £30

with bonus code NEWBONUS

Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

Bet at bet365