Crystal Palace comes into this match with a significant advantage, having had two extra days of rest and avoiding extra time in the FA Cup unlike Ipswich.

Palace is in strong form, winning four of their last five matches, and they also claimed a 1-0 victory in their previous meeting against Ipswich. The only setback for them is the absence of Mateta due to injury, but Eddie Nketiah is ready to step in and lead the attack.

Ipswich, on the other hand, faces a clear disadvantage. After playing 120 minutes in their last match, fatigue will be a factor, and they have also suffered additional injury setbacks, bringing their list of absentees to four. Szmodics is the latest key player to be ruled out, further weakening their squad.