Just in” Sky Sports journalist Harry Mail has shared his honest prediction for Ipswich Town’s clash with Swansea City, confidently backing a winner and giving strong reasons to justify his scoreline claim.

The72’s writers have shared their predictions ahead of Swansea City’s Championship clash with Ipswich Town this Saturday — a key fixture as both sides look to build momentum before the international break.

Ipswich Town travel to South Wales after a 1-1 draw with Watford at Portman Road on Tuesday night, with Jaden Philogene finding the net for the Tractor Boys.

After 13 matches, Kieran McKenna’s side sit 10th in the Championship table, just three points outside the play-off spots.

The Suffolk club, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, will be eager to rediscover consistency after a mixed start to life back in the second tier.

Their opponents, Swansea City, are coming off a 2-1 defeat away at Preston North End. Despite a late goal from Eom Ji-sung, the Swans couldn’t salvage a point at Deepdale.

Head coach Alan Sheehan, appointed permanently after a caretaker spell following Luke Williams’ sacking, finds his side sitting 17th in the league, six points off the top six but still eight clear of the relegation zone.

Below is what The72’s writers predict for the weekend’s encounter:

Harry Mail

“Ipswich Town haven’t really hit full stride yet this season, but the quality in their squad is undeniable. McKenna just hasn’t quite found the right balance so far, but an away win here could give them real momentum heading into the break.

For Swansea, pressure could start building on Alan Sheehan if results don’t improve. With only one win in their last seven in all competitions, I think they’ll struggle against the Tractor Boys.”

Prediction: Swansea City 1–2 Ipswich Town

James Ray

“Swansea really need to start picking up points if they want to make something of this season. Sheehan has made them harder to beat — but perhaps also harder to watch. Their home record remains poor, which adds to the pressure.

Ipswich still aren’t at their best, but they have enough to get a result here. It may not be a classic, but I think McKenna’s men will edge it.”

Prediction: Swansea City 0–1 Ipswich Town

Overall, the consensus among The72’s writers is that Ipswich Town are favourites to take all three points, while Swansea’s struggles look set to continue unless they can find a spark in front of their home fans.