Preview: Bournemouth vs. Ipswich Town

In-form Ipswich Town travel to mid-table Bournemouth on Sunday looking to move into the playoff places in the Championship.

The hosts have won their last two league games to pull themselves 10 points clear of the relegation zone, and will be looking to follow up their thumping Boxing Day win with another on Sunday.

Mick McCarthy's side have not lost for more than a month in the league and have taken 14 points from a possible 18 since their last defeat.

Harry Arter's yellow card in the win over Yeovil Town means that he will miss the game through suspension, while Steve Cook and Darryl Flahavan are likely to remain sidelined.

For Ipswich, McCarthy could well name the same XI for the fifth game running, although it could be the last game for Ryan Tunnicliffe should his loan from Manchester United not be extended.

Recent form

Bournemouth: DLWLWW

Ipswich: WWWDDW

Possible starting lineups

Bournemouth: Camp; Francis, Ward, Elphick, Daniels; Fraser, MacDonald, O'Kane, Ritchie; Surman; Grabban

Ipswich: Gerken; Chambers, Berra, Smith, Cresswell; Hyam, Skuse, Tunnicliffe; McGoldrick, Murphy, Nouble

Sports Mole says: 1-2