With seven goals in their last two games, Newcastle travel to Portman Road on a high to face an Ipswich side full of confidence after winning a crucial game against Wolves at Molineux last weekend. Here is our Newcastle United predicted lineup as the Geordies continue to chase down a European spot in the table.<\/p>\n
Martin Dubravka continued in goal in the Carabao Cup quarter-final at the expense of Nick Pope who suffered a knee injury in Newcastle\u2019s defeat to Brentford in their last away trip two weeks ago. The Magpies were able to build on their excellent four-goal win over Leicester by putting three past Brentford to reach the semi-final. Kieran Trippier is slowly getting back to full fitness and could threaten Tino Livramento for the right-back slot.<\/p>\n
A draw against Palace and a defeat against Brentford is poor form in their last two away outings. As a partnership in central defence, Fabian Schar and Dan Burn are as effective as they come, and they also have a massive outlet at left-back. Lewis Hall has an exceptional understanding with Anthony Gordon and is often part of the Geordie threat in the last third.<\/p>\n
Joelinton picked up his fifth yellow card of the season at St James Park last weekend when the home side were so impressive in their thumping four-nil win over Leicester City and misses out through suspension. At St James Park last weekend, the midfield of Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Sandro Tonali were totally dominant against a poor Leicester side. Joe Willock should take Joelinton\u2019s place.<\/p>\n
A front three of Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon have played in the last couple of games, will Eddie Howe stick with them for the third time in a week? One pair of fresh legs may well be considered.<\/p>\n