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Two sides level on points after four Premier League matches will meet on Saturday afternoon when Everton welcome Ipswich Town to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees were in League Cup action during the week, progressing to the next round with a 1-0 victory over Championship outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers, with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney in attendance.
The Tractor Boys, meanwhile, also had to contend with cup football after their latest Premier League outing, but they bowed out of the competition following a 4-2 defeat to Arsenal at Portman Road.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Everton vs Ipswich key stats
- Jordan Pickford recorded his 100th Premier League clean sheet last time out, becoming just the fifth English goalkeeper to reach the milestone.
- Only three sides have conceded fewer goals than Everton's three so far this season.
- This will be Ipswich's first trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- Gary O'Neil's side could move into the top four with a win on Saturday.
Everton vs Ipswich preview: Can the Toffees maintain their unbeaten start?
Everton vs Ipswich — Tale of the Tape
| Everton | vs | Ipswich |
|---|---|---|
| 9th | Position | 10th |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 5 | Goals For | 7 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 10 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 6th / 13th | Home / Away Rank | 10th / 11th |
Despite a turbulent summer which saw the late departure of key player Iliman Ndiaye and the failure to sign Folarin Balogun on Deadline Day, Everton have made an encouraging start to the new campaign.
The Toffees, who have just one senior striker in their ranks, will head into the weekend looking to maintain their unbeaten record after following an opening-day victory with three successive draws, while David Moyes was also able to guide his side into the fourth round of the EFL Cup during the week with a hard-fought victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The contest appeared to be heading for penalties before Charly Alcaraz came off the bench to score a late winner and send the Toffees through.
That cup success has continued an unbeaten start to the campaign which has seen Everton beat Crystal Palace before drawing with Bournemouth, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
While the three consecutive league draws will have left Moyes wanting more, there have been clear signs of improvement at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton have played just three matches at their new home in all competitions this season, winning twice and drawing the other, with the latter result coming against a Manchester United side that was forced to settle for a point after a stunning late equaliser from Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
That represents a significant improvement on their home record last season, when the Toffees won just six of their 19 Premier League matches at the stadium and collected 23 points in front of their own supporters.
As for Ipswich Town, they spent just one season back in the Championship before securing an immediate return to the Premier League under Kieran McKenna, who subsequently left his role to take a break from management.
The Tractor Boys were therefore faced with the unusual task of entering a new campaign without a manager despite enjoying such a successful spell under McKenna, with Gary O'Neil appointed as his replacement.
Ipswich spent heavily during the summer as they looked to build a squad capable of avoiding another immediate relegation from the Premier League.
After four league outings, O'Neil's side travel to Merseyside level on points with their upcoming opponents, having followed victories over Sunderland and Crystal Palace with defeats to Manchester United and Liverpool.
Their latest league victory came in dramatic fashion, with Zian Flemming scoring a 90th-minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace and mark the second time Ipswich have scored a late winner in all competitions this season.
Ipswich were unable to produce another win in their 4-2 League Cup defeat to Arsenal, although Chuba Akpom's 91st-minute consolation was their fifth goal in the 90th minute or later this season.
That late-scoring trend could prove vital in Ipswich's bid to avoid another relegation battle, but O'Neil will know that his side face a difficult test against an Everton team yet to taste defeat this season.
Everton vs Ipswich form guide & betting tips
| Everton | vs | Ipswich |
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| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 9th | Form Table | 10th |
| 5 | Goals For | 7 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 10 |
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Whispers predicts: Everton 2-1 Ipswich
Everton have drawn three of their opening four Premier League matches, but their unbeaten start suggests David Moyes' side have developed a solid foundation and should have enough quality to edge past Ipswich at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton are priced at 3/4 to claim their second league win of the season, while Over 2.5 goals is available at 8/11 and Both Teams to Score at 7/10.
Jack Grealish is priced at 20/21 to score or assist, although he is still waiting for his first goal or assist of the campaign after making three Premier League appearances.
For a higher-risk selection, we are backing a 2-1 Everton victory at 8/1, which would see the hosts finally turn one of their draws into a win while Ipswich's attacking quality earns them a goal.
> Everton to win at 3/4 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 8/11 | Likelihood: Probable
> Both Teams to Score at 7/10 | Likelihood: Probable
> Jack Grealish to score or assist at 20/21 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score of 2-1 at 8/1 | Likelihood: Outsider