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After a brief international break, the Premier League returns this weekend, with Ipswich Town hosting Fulham at Portman Road on Saturday.
The Tractor Boys have picked up just two points in the Premier League so far, but they lost their last game against Everton before the international break.
Fulham, meanwhile, are yet to register a league win under Alvaro Arbeloa, although they have picked up back-to-back draws in their last two matches.
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.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham key stats
- Fulham are undefeated against Ipswich in their last nine matches.
- Ipswich have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 matches.
- Seven of Ipswich's last nine matches have produced Over 2.5 goals.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham preview: Draw on the cards?
Ipswich Town vs Fulham — Tale of the Tape
| Ipswich Town | vs | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 19th |
| 6 | Points | 2 |
| 7 | Goals For | 5 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 8 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 11th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 18th (A) |
Ipswich have made a decent start to the season and sit 11th in the Premier League table, just three points behind fourth-placed Brentford.
Gary O'Neil's side have picked up one win at home and another away, but they must tighten up defensively after conceding 11 goals already.
Ipswich have lost four of their last five matches across all competitions and need to find greater consistency if they are to break into the top 10, which would be a remarkable achievement.
Abdul Fatawu was sent off in their previous game and is suspended for this fixture, while Jack Taylor could return after a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Fulham made a disastrous start to the season, losing their opening three games under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
The Cottagers have regained some confidence after holding Liverpool to a goalless draw at Anfield before following it up with a 1-1 stalemate against Manchester United at Craven Cottage.
They are unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions and have also avoided defeat in their previous nine meetings with Ipswich.
However, Fulham are still winless in all four of their previous top-flight meetings with Ipswich and will be looking to break that trend on Saturday.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham form guide & betting tips
| Ipswich Town | vs | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
WLLWL |
Form | LLLDD |
| 6 | Points | 2 |
| 11th | Form Table | 19th |
| 7 | Goals For | 5 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 8 |
LLWLL |
Form (All Comps) | LLDWD |
Whispers predicts: Ipswich Town 2-2 Fulham
Despite their poor form, Fulham can take heart from the fact that they are unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Ipswich Town.
Neither side has won either of their last two matches, making another draw at 3.40 a potential outcome.
Seven of Ipswich's last nine matches have produced more than two goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 1.75 a tempting offer.
The last meeting between the sides ended in a 2-2 draw, and a repeat scoreline at 13.0 could be worth a gamble.
Four of the last five meetings between the two sides have seen goals at both ends, making BTTS – Yes at 1.62 an attractive option.
Ipswich have conceded first in four of their last five matches, but they can be backed to score the final goal at 2.10.
> Ipswich to score last at 2.10 | Likelihood: High
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.75 | Likelihood: Medium
> Both teams to score – yes at 1.62 | Likelihood: High