Having made a positive start to life back in the top-flight, Ipswich host winless Fulham as the Premier League resumes following the international break.
Match News and Current Form
Newly-promoted Ipswich have so far defied expectations on their Premier League return by collecting six points from their first five games (W2, L3). Despite a 1-0 loss at Everton last time out, Gary O’Neil’s men occupy a mid-table spot they would gleefully take come the end of the campaign, and could now win three of their first six games of a Premier League season for only the second time. It took the Tractor Boys 19 matches to achieve that in 2024/25 when they were relegated having won just one league match at Portman Road (D4, L14), a tally they can double with a victory here.
Having been denied a first league win of the season by a late equaliser against Manchester United before the international break (D 1-1), Fulham sit in the relegation zone with just two points to their name (D2, L3). Summer appointment Álvaro Arbeloa is yet to impress, with this only the third time the Cottagers have been winless in their opening five games of a Premier League campaign. The most recent instance came in 2020/21 and saw Fulham relegated, so they’ll be desperate to get off the mark and this appears a golden chance given that they’ve lost just one of their last 15 matches against newly-promoted sides (W9, D5).
Head-to-Head History
Fulham have failed to win any of the four Premier League H2Hs to date (D3, L1), but Ipswich are winless in their last seven meetings in any league (D3, L4).
Hot Stats and Streaks
Five of Ipswich’s seven games this term produced over 2.5 goals.
Ipswich haven't kept a clean sheet in any of their last 24 Premier League matches.
Only four of Fulham’s last 12 league games saw both teams score.
Fulham won the corner count in seven of their last nine Premier League fixtures.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Ipswich defender Leif Davis has already recorded four goal involvements this term (G2, A2), and registered an assist in both H2Hs against Fulham in 2024/25. All three of summer signing César Palacios’ goal involvements for Fulham have come before half-time (G2, A1), with both his strikes serving as the third of the game.
Ipswich will be without Abdul Fatawu as he serves a suspension. Fulham expect Kenny Tete to be available after concussion and Tom Cairney is nearing a return.
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Betting Analysis
The visitors will see this as a golden opportunity to get up and running, so Fulham to win by one goal seems a viable selection.
Author: Ben Olawumi
