Ipswich are aware that they must beat Wolves at Portman Road on Saturday to have any chance of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.
The Tractors Boys are currently in 18th place, trailing Wolves by nine points, who are just one spot above the relegation zone.
After their crucial 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Wednesday, Ipswich's morale is high. However, Wolves also secured a win in their last match and have more momentum heading into this clash in Suffolk.
Team news
Ipswich will be without Omari Hutchinson (thigh), Leif Davis (leg), and goalkeeper Arijanet Muric who will undergo shoulder surgery. Wes Burns (knee), Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles), and Sammie Szmodics (ankle) remain long-term absentees.
Wolves will miss Matheus Cunha, serving the final game of his suspension. Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Leon Chiwone, and Sasa Kalajdzic continue to be sidelined with serious knee injuries.
The stats
Ipswich ended a 10-game winless streak in the league by defeating Bournemouth in their last outing, marking their first victory of 2025.
Kieran McKenna's team has struggled at home, winning only one of their 15 top-flight matches at Portman Road this season, defeating Chelsea in December.
Since the win against Chelsea, Ipswich has lost five consecutive home games, conceding 18 goals in the process.
Wolves have improved their form, earning 10 points from their last five league matches, including away wins against Bournemouth and Southampton.
Under Vitor Pereira, Wolves have collected 20 points from 14 league games since December, a significant improvement compared to their previous performances.
Ipswich won the earlier encounter between the teams in December, defeating Wolves 2-1 at Molineux.
Prediction
It is a must-win situation for Ipswich, who are fighting for survival in the Premier League.
Although the victory against Bournemouth was encouraging, Ipswich's poor home record this season raises doubts about their chances at Portman Road.
Wolves, with their recent wins and momentum, are likely to add to Ipswich's woes by securing a victory on the road.
Even without their top scorer Cunha, Wolves have found ways to win, with Jorgen Strand Larsen stepping up with three goals in his last two games.
Considering the gap in points and quality between the two teams, it is expected that Wolves will deal a significant blow to Ipswich's hopes of survival.