Preview: Aston Villa vs. Ipswich Town

Aston Villa host Championship side Ipswich Town in the FA Cup as they look to rediscover some form after a disappointing few weeks in the Premier League.

Paul Lambert's side have conceded 17 goals in their last four league games but their encounter with the Tractor Boys hands them an opportunity to return to winning ways.

Lambert has included goalkeeper Shay Given during the club's run to the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup and the Irish stopper is expected to continue his run in the cup competitions on Saturday.

Ipswich have picked up 10 points from their last six Championship games as they continue to improve under manager Mick McCarthy.

However, after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on New Year's Day, McCarthy could ring the changes against Villa.

Striker Michael Chopra could return to the starting lineup in place of DJ Campbell while Jay Emmanuel-Thomas may be recalled in midfield.

Recent form

Aston Villa: DWLLLD

Ipswich Town: WLDWWL

Possible starting lineups

Aston Villa: Given; Clark, Bennett, Stevens, Lowton; Albrighton, Westwood, Delph, Herd; Benteke, Weimann

Ipswich Town: Henderson; Cresswell, Chambers, Smith, Orr; Edwards, Emmanuel-Thomas, Martin, Reo-Coker; Chopra, Murphy

Sports Mole says: 1-1