Ipswich take on the visitors Bristol Rovers in the round 1/64-finals of English FA Cup. The match will be played on Wednesday, August 9th at Portman Road (Ipswich).
Ipswich should spend more strength and time on their performances in the Championship. The Tractor Boys are not the most decorated team, but they are well-respected, and considering the successes of iconic figures like Alf Ramsey and Bobby Robson, they are somewhat legendary. However, for a long time, managers couldn't show anything substantial with Town, ultimately leading to their relegation to League 1 - the club hadn't been at such a low level since the mid-20th century. Fortunately, under Makena's management, they succeeded, securing 2nd place in the spring and making their way back to the Championship. There, the newcomer started on Sunderland's field, with the match taking place only on Sunday.
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Bristol Rovers largely rely on the charisma of their coach. The Gasheads have never reached the top division of the Foggy Albion in their history. Even in the second-tier league of the country, they managed at most 6th place. More recently, they even dropped to League 2. Luckily, Barton, appointed as the manager out of desperation, is there. He didn't prevent the relegation in 2021, but he immediately led his team back to League 1, where they comfortably secured the 17th place. Although scandalous statements and inexplicable behavior still characterize Joey, they seem to continue. Interestingly, he told his players that they gave away victory to Portsmouth by conceding in the 92nd minute.
Ipswich played in League 1 last season. They collected 4 points against the Pirates: 2-0 at home and 0-0 away. The hosts are considered the undisputed favorites, but Barton's boys can also put up a fight. Let's bet on total over 3.0 goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 3.0 scored goals.