Barrow v Ipswich Town Betting Tips [16 December 2021]
Football - FA Cup
16 December 2021 3:45
The match
League Two Barrow host Ipswich Town in an FA Cup second round replay. The visitors are 12th in League One, while Barrow are 19th in their division. Barrow went to Portman Road and came home with a goalless draw. They beat non-league Banbury in the first round, their only FA Cup success since 2016. Barrow are only six points above the relegation zone but do have a game in hand. They had gone five games without a win before beating Swindon 2-0 at home last weekend. Both goals came in the second half from the penalty spot with two different scorers. Perhaps they're getting ready for a possible penalty shoot-out in this tie.
Ipswich sacked their manager Paul Cook after the first game against Barrow. They haven't appointed a full-time replacement yet and have failed to win since the first game against Barrow. Ipswich lost at Charlton but then showed some improvement with a 1-1 draw at second placed Wigan Athletic. The former FA Cup winners won at League Two basement side Oldham Athletic 2-1 in the first round. They are unbeaten in their last three FA Cup away games. Barrow have only won two of their last nine home league games, Ipswich should be able to get a narrow win here.
Key Statistics
- Barrow have had poor home form with two wins in their last nine home league games.
- Barrow haven't scored from open play in their last two home games.
- Ipswich showed improved form with a draw at Wigan on Saturday.
The bet of our experts
A low-scoring game looks on the cards here. Barrow will be out to cause an upset and get the away trip to Championship side Barnsley in round three. They are not in the best of form and needed two penalties to get a rare win against Swindon last weekend. Ipswich are still inconsistent but did get a draw at Wigan in their last game. Back them to get a narrow away win, have a side bet on under 2.5 goals.in the game.
