AFC Bournemouth vs Ipswich Town FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

AFC Bournemouth vs Ipswich Town FC Match Prediction & Analysis

In Round 30 of the Premier League 2024/25, A.F.C. Bournemouth will host Ipswich Town at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday at 12:15 a.m. IST in a clash that's expected to be a low-key affair. Both teams head into the fixture having lost their last round of matches, while Bournemouth, in addition, suffered a setback recently when they lost  2-1  to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter finals.  

Current Standings: With 44 points from 29 games, Bournemouth is currently placed 10th in the points table, while Ipswich finds itself tottering at 18th position with 17 points from a similar number of matches. 

Head-to-head record: These two sides have met only once before in the Premier League, with Bournemouth edging Ipswich 2-1 back in December last year. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

AFC Bournemouth Preview

Bournemouth are still reeling from their 2-1 FA Cup quarter final exit to Manchester City, making their clash against bottom-ranked Ipswich Town a must-win to regain momentum as the Premier League enters its final stretch. Sitting 10th with 44 points, just three ahead of 11th-placed Brentford—who beat them in the last round—the Cherries can’t afford another slip-up on Wednesday.

The FA Cup loss extends the hosts' winless streak to six games in regular time, including a defeat to Wolves—something that might give Ipswich a glimmer of hope. However, the real concern is their dreadful home form: three straight losses with just one goal scored.

Team News 

Kerkez and Huijsen will make a return to the squad following the FA Cup suspensions, bolstering Bournemouth’s defense. However, long-term injuries keep Smith, Ünal, and ex-Leeds star Sinisterra sidelined.

Bournemouth Probable XI - Kepa (GK) ; Hill, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook, Adams; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson

Ipswich Town FC Preview

Ipswich Town’s Premier League survival hopes are hanging by a thread. A season riddled with struggles has overshadowed their rare flashes of promise, and a winless run in their last six games across all competitions has only deepened the crisis. Which means, the visitors currently sit 18th in the league, nine points adrift of safety. The gap is widening, and with relegation looming, the Tractor Boys are running out of time to mount a comeback . 

Ipswich is currently facing a challenging run of form, particularly when playing away from home, as they have not secured a win in their last six matches on the road. Their struggles extend to the Premier League in 2025, where they are still searching for their first victory of the year. Defensively, they have been vulnerable, having conceded a significant 12 goals in their most recent four league games. Despite these difficulties, Liam Delep has been a bright spot for the team, leading their scoring charts with a commendable 10 goals.

Team News 

Ipswich's injury woes continue, with key players like Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin, and Wes Burns sidelined. Adding to their concerns, Axel Tuanzebe's hamstring injury before the March international break has left McKenna’s side anxiously awaiting his fitness update.

Ipswich Town Probable XI - Palmer (GK), Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis, Phillips, Cajuste, Clarke, Delap, Philogene & Enciso

AFC BOURNEMOUTH vs IPSWICH TOWN FC
Winning Prediction

Given the limited head-to-head history, with Bournemouth narrowly defeating Ipswich 2-1 in their only previous encounter thanks to a late comeback, and considering Ipswich's track record of challenging teams in the top half of the table, coupled with Bournemouth's recent poor home form, this upcoming clash is shaping up to be an intriguing battle. As for the betting odds, Bournemouth are considered the favorites to win at 1.39, while Ipswich are the underdogs at 7.60, and a draw is priced at 5.20.

AFC Bournemouth to Win (1-0)

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