Ipswich Town host AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, hoping to improve after drawing 2-2 with Hull City and 1-1 with Nottingham Forest. Their defensive struggles remain concerning, particularly against opponents capable of creating chances consistently.
Bournemouth enter in excellent form, defeating Leeds United 2-0 after beating Manchester United 3-0 and Sunderland 2-0. Their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity present a difficult challenge for Ipswich, who must remain organized and capitalize on counterattacking opportunities.
Bournemouth’s ability to control possession and exploit defensive weaknesses should give them the advantage, although Ipswich’s home support could help keep the contest competitive.
Ipswich Town is coming off a 2-2 road draw against Hull City on Saturday while AFC Bournemouth beat Leeds United 2-0 at home on Saturday.
Ipswich Town is in 13th place in the Premier League standings with 11 points in nine games while AFC Bournemouth is in seventh place with 12 points in nine games.
The player to watch in this game is Rayan, who has one goal and zero assists in nine Premier League games this season. AccuScore gives Rayan a 34% chance to score against Ipswich Town.
According to Opta Analyst, Rayan’s Expected Goals per Shot (xG Per Shot) stands at 0.09.
Dafabet Odds
Team to Win (Regular Time)
- Ipswich Town 3.80
- AFC Bournemouth 1.93
- Draw 3.75
Spread
- Ipswich Town +0.5, +1 (1.65)
- AFC Bournemouth -0.5, -1 (2.15)
Total
- Over 2.5, 3 (1.85)
- Under 2.5, 3 (1.90)
Key Points to Consider
Head-to-Head: These two sides last matched up in Premier League action on April 2, 2025 and Ipswich Town won 2-1.
Projected Leaders
For Ipswich Town, Jaden Philogene has a 33% chance to score, followed by Abdul Fatawu (21%) and Abdoul Ouattara (11%).
For AFC Bournemouth, Rayan has a 34% chance to score, followed by Marcus Tavernier 24% and Evanilson 22%.
Analyst’s Pick
AFC Bournemouth 1.93
AccuScore gives AFC Bournemouth a 45% chance to win this game. Average score in simulations is AFC Bournemouth 1.4 to Ipswich Town 1.0.
