Norwich vs Ipswich Predictions

• Norwich have won seven of their last nine home games
• Ipswich have lost three of their last seven away matches
• Norwich are unbeaten in their last 10 home derbies against Ipswich, including six wins

Norwich taken to edge fierce derby

The East Anglian derby rarely needs extra spice, but Saturday’s clash arrives with both clubs chasing major objectives. Norwich’s revival under Philippe Clement has been remarkable, dragging them from early‑season chaos into genuine play‑off contention, while Ipswich head to Carrow Road locked in a tense battle for automatic promotion.

The Canaries’ 2-1 win at Millwall on Monday demonstrated all the qualities that have taken them on a run of 13 wins from 18 games since mid‑January. Their home form has transformed too with 10 wins from 14 at Carrow Road under Clement — a sequence which includes victories over Southampton and Coventry.

Ipswich, meanwhile, remain unbeaten in eight and continue to score freely on the road, hitting 10 goals in their last four away outings.

Canny Canaries can frustrate

Ipswich’s injury concerns – with Azor Matusiwa, Wes Burns and Ivan Azon all doubtful – arrive at a bad time, especially given their long‑standing struggles in this fixture. They have not won away at Norwich since 2006, and despite their excellent season, this short trip north has become a major psychological hurdle.

Kieran McKenna’s men have lost three of their last seven road games which, allied to Norwich’s resurgence, strong home record and recent derby dominance point towards a tight but decisive outcome.

Back Norwich to win, with the hosts’ form and confidence giving them the edge in a high‑stakes showdown.