After making the controversial move from Norwich to Ipswich in the summer, Nunez has been deployed in a more attacking role during his time at Portman Road. His exceptional passing range, along with his ability to break lines, is an instrumental asset for Ipswich in the final third. 

It’s, therefore, no surprise that Nunez has racked up eight assists in the Championship this season. He’s currently going at 0.40 assists per 90. Taking into account his price of 4.33, it’s fair to speculate there’s an edge here. 

The Ipswich man takes corners and free kicks, offering more opportunities to contribute creatively. With Stoke conceding 15 goals from set pieces this season, an average of one goal every 2.4 games, there’s the potential for Nunez to increase these numbers on Tuesday evening. Nunez ranks in the top 10 of the division for both chances created and xA (expected assists).

Jack Clarke’s dribbling ability is a very well documented aspect of his game, he glides past players effortlessly at times, but this also makes him a target for preventing dangerous attacks via illegal means. 

Clarke was on the bench at the weekend, and given past trends in Ipswich matches this season, this means he’s likely to play nearly 90 minutes on Tuesday, further increasing the amount of situations where he can be fouled. The Ipswich winger is currently being fouled an average of 2.46 times per 90. Those averages are extremely similar to the last full season he played in the Championship, where he was receiving 2.44 fouls per 90 while at Sunderland. 

Stoke have plenty of tenacious and aggressive players in their central midfield positions, and Clarke does enjoy drifting into central areas while carrying the ball. Ben Pearson averages 1.66 fouls per 90, Steven N’Zonzi commits 1.27 fouls per 90, and Tatsuki Seko commits 1.35 fouls per 90.