Cardiff vs Ipswich Predictions

• Cardiff have won one and lost five of their home games against teams currently above them in the table
• Ipswich have won three of their last five Championship away games
• Both teams have scored in eight of Ipswich’s last 10 league games

Full steam ahead for the Tractor Boys

Ipswich’s winning run will be put to the test by an improving Cardiff side that are now within seven points of the playoffs. Saturday’s lunchtime Championship clash could be a thrilling affair if Ipswich’s last few games are anything to go by, particularly in terms of late twists and turns.

Keiran McKenna’s side never know when they are beaten, showing plenty of belief and ability when coming back from 1-0 and 2-1 down to beat Bristol City in midweek. That earned them their sixth straight win in the league and keeps them a couple of points ahead of third-placed Leeds.

The chance to play before their main promotion rivals could enable them to pile the pressure on if they can make the most of it.

Burns and Moore may be a lethal combination

The return of Wes Burns after injury adds attacking thrust and they are playing to Kieffer Moore’s strengths, which makes him a handful for defenders at this level. Moore could make the difference against his former club, who lack a striker with his reliable knack of scoring goals.

Erol Bulut’s side have become a more coherent unit over the last few weeks, however, and can capitalise on any errors Ipswich make by getting on the scoresheet in this fixture. But the Tractor Boys’ never-say-die attitude should see them to all three points for a fourth successive road win on the trot.

Ipswich have shipped seven goals during their last five games, but have scored 17 in their last six, so a high-scoring win for the visitors looks more likely than anything else.