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

Ipswich Town FC vs Fulham FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After 22 years, Ipswich Town will meet Fulham in a Premier League season at the Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich. The last time these two teams met at Portman Road, the home side won 1-0.

The first round of the 2024-25 season has seen Ipswich play Liverpool and Manchester City. And, unsurprisingly, the Tractor Boys suffered two defeats: 0-2 to Liverpool and 1-4 to Manchester City. Winger Sammie Szmodics scored Arsenal's only goal in the seventh minute versus City. 

Fulham, on the other hand, overcame a setback in their first match to open their account in the points table with a 2-1 home triumph over newly promoted Leicester City. The second game's goal scorers were winger Alex Iwobi and recently signed midfielder Emile Smith Rowe. 

Head-to-Head Record - Ipswich Town has a slight edge over Fulham FC, winning one of their two Premier League matches. Fulham FC, however, has yet to win against Ipswich Town, with one match ending in a draw. 

Current Standings - Ipswich, with two consecutive losses, has dropped to 18th in the standings. Fulham, on the other hand, has climbed to a respectable tenth place after their recent victory.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ipswich Town FC Preview

After guiding Ipswich Town from League One to the Premier League in two seasons, Keiran McKenna faces his biggest challenge yet. Recent performances have highlighted the tough road ahead. While the 1-4 defeat against Manchester City was expected, the manner in which Ipswich conceded three avoidable goals was concerning.

Facing Fulham: An Opportunity to Shine

Against Fulham, Ipswich has a chance to showcase their attacking prowess. At home, they often adopt a more offensive approach, relying on players like Omari Hutchinson and Leif Davis to contribute goals and assists. The duo combined for 35 goal contributions last season, with Davis being particularly impressive.

New Additions to the Squad

Ipswich has strengthened their squad with the signings of Jack Clarke and Dara O'Shea. O'Shea is expected to make his debut against Fulham, while Wes Burns remains sidelined due to injury.

Ipswich Town Starting Lineup -  Muric (Goalkeeper); Johnson, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis (Defenders); Morsy, Luongo, Chaplin, Szmodics,Hutchinson(Midfielders; Delap.

Fulham FC Preview

Fulham arrives in Ipswich after defeating another newly promoted team. However, they have a poor away record, winning only four of 19 road games last season. This season, they've already lost one away match and cannot afford to drop points.

Key Players' Performances

Fulham's success depends on the performances of Robinson, Rowe, Pereira, and Muniz. Rowe and Robinson rebounded from a poor United performance with strong showings against Leicester City. Pereira continued his impressive form, creating chances and key passes. Muniz, however, has struggled to contribute.

Tactical Approach

Fulham's strategy will likely involve high pressure to exploit Ipswich's defensive vulnerabilities. Iwobi and Robinson on the left flank will be key to their attacking efforts. Fulham is expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 formation and starting lineup.

Fulham Starting Lineup -  Leno (Goalkeeper); Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson(Defenders); Pereira, Lukić, Adama, Smith-Rowe, Iwobi (Midfielders); Muniz (Forward) 

IPSWICH TOWN FC vs FULHAM FC
Winning Prediction

While Fulham has struggled in away matches, they hold a dominant head-to-head record against Ipswich Town, winning the last six encounters. However, Fulham's recent form has been inconsistent, with only four wins in their last eleven matches across all competitions.

Despite Fulham's struggles on the road, they are favored to defeat Ipswich. Considering the history between the teams and Ipswich's home advantage, a high-scoring match is anticipated. However, Fulham's dominance in their head-to-head matchups gives them a good chance of winning away.

Fulham Fc to Win (2-1)

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