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

Ipswich Town FC vs Everton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The bottom-half duel of teams fighting for relegation, like the top-table showdown, always draws attention as the outcome of the match this early in the season might have a bearing on the future. On Saturday, Ipswich takes on Everton at home in such a match in which both teams hope to earn vital points. 

 Ipswich Town will enter Saturday’s contest on the back of a devastating 1-4 loss to West Ham. Everton, on the other hand, held off a much-fancied Newcastle United to a nil-nil draw before the international break. 

Current Standings: Currently, both teams are in places adjacent to each other in the points table. The home side is 17th, having yet to win in seven games, while Everton is 16th, with one victory and four losses.

Head-to-Head Record: Both teams are neck and neck in terms of head-to-head stats, as the teams share four wins each from 10 games. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ipswich Town FC Preview

Not many would have expected Ipswich to score points in the first round of matches, let alone compete with strong teams at the start of the season. But they did it despite being on the wrong side of the schedule. Regardless of the outcome of the last match, the Tractor Boys have made a good meal of their time in the Premier this far with four draws in seven games. However, they may feel they missed out against Southampton (1-1) and would rather not repeat their mistakes against Everton. 

Tactics

Everton will go all out to get the three points against Ipswich. However, the Tractor Boys can use it to their advantage if they play their cards correctly, leading the Toffees into a false sense of control and thus creating the opportunity to hurt them on the counters. And they have been effective with counters; scoring three of their six goals on breaks. Set-pieces are another area where they may cause problems for Everton, who have conceded three in seven games. 

Team News 

Kieran McKenna is expected to make changes following a big defeat to West Ham last time out, with Sammie Szmodics vying to reclaim his spot in the 11. Liam Delap holds the key for Ipswich in their clash against the Toffees. The striker has scored four of the six goals netted by an Ipswich player. 

Stats That Matter 

Ipswich Town are ranked third worst in ball possession with 39.6% averaging 8.9 shots per game. The Tractor Boys score an average of 0.86 goals per match with a shooting accuracy of 34%. Liam Delap is the top scorer with 4 goals. Sam Morsy and Sammie Szmodicse have also scored 1 goal each this season. The team has an average of 3.4 saves per game, the 9th best in the season. They have conceded an average of 2 goals per match.

Ipswich Town Probable XI - Muric (GK); Johnson, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis ( Defenders) ; Morsy, Phillips, Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics (Midfielders); Delap ( Forward) 

Everton FC Preview

After a disappointing start to the season, culminating in four successive defeats, Sean Dyche's side has finally started to show signs of gathering momentum as they have remained undefeated in the last three games. Thanks largely to an improved performance from the defensive unit, which has been bolstered by the return of some key players.

Rock Solid Defence

It's no surprise that Everton has performed well in recent games, having conceded thirteen goals in the first four games and only two in the subsequent three. In their game against Newcastle United, after Anthony Gordon missed a penalty in the 35th minute of the match, the Toffees didn't allow a single shot on goal, despite Newcastle enjoying a 68% possession. With Branthwaite, who missed the game against Newcastle, expected to return, Everton's defensive backline will be strengthened even further in the coming games. 

Tactics and Team News 

The Toffees will have to watch out for Ipswich's Liam Delap. If he is kept under control, Ipswich's best chance of scoring is eliminated. Finally, they must look out for those quick counterattacks. In terms of team news, no changes are expected from the previous game, although Dyche may be tempted to bring Branthwaite back into the 11. 

Stats That Matter

Everton are ranked the worst in ball possession with 36.6% averaging 10.9 shots per game. The Toffees score an average of 1 goal per match with a shooting accuracy of 28%. Dwight McNeil is the top scorer with 3 goals. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has also scored 2 goals this season. The team has an average of 2.9 saves per game, the 13th best in the season. They have conceded an average of 2.14 goals per match.

Everton Probable XI -  Pickford (GK) ; Garner, Tarkowski, Keane, Young (Defenders); Doucoure, Mangala, Harrison , McNeil, Ndiaye (Midfielders); Calvert-Lewin

IPSWICH TOWN FC vs EVERTON FC
Winning Prediction

Ipswich and Everton will meet for the first time in 22 years on Saturday. The last time these two met, Ipswich won 2-1. Given Everton's struggles away from home, the Tractor Boys will believe they have a chance this time as well. The Toffees are winless in their previous 14 road games, drawing five and losing nine. However, based on the outcomes of the last three games, Everton may prove too hot for Ipswich to handle. Meanwhile, an xG of 2.5/3 is expected for this contest and It will be a hard-fought win for Everton. 

Everton to Win (0-2)

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