Ipswich go in search of their first points of the new season after losing two very tough games against Manchester City and Liverpool.
Fulham provide the opposition for the Tractor Boys this weekend and the Cottagers followed up their win at home to Leicester last weekend by beating Birmingham in the League Cup in midweek.
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Ipswich vs Fulham prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Ipswich have only failed to score in one of their last five fixtures.
- Fulham have scored in five of their last six outings.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in each of Ipswich's last two matches.
- Three of the last five meetings between Ipswich and Fulham have produced over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 1-2 Fulham
Ipswich have conceded at least two goals in each of their last three competitive fixtures but have only failed to score in one of those games, while Fulham have scored exactly two goals in three of their last four matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fulham the favourite
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 27/20 (2.35) – 42.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Fulham are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 42.6%, and we tend to agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Fulham dominate
Saturday's guests have won each of their last five encounters with Ipswich, claiming a 3-1 victory when the pair last met back in November 2023.
England EFL Cup 01/11/23
Ipswich
Fulham
England EFL Cup 16/09/20
Ipswich
Fulham
England Championship 02/01/18
Fulham
Ipswich
England Championship 26/08/17
Ipswich
Fulham
England Championship 08/04/17
Fulham
Ipswich
Ipswich preview: Looking to kick-start their season
Newly-promoted Ipswich couldn't have asked for two tougher opponents to face in their opening two league games than Liverpool and Manchester City.
While both of those games ended in defeat, the Tractor Boys will see the Fulham game as their first realistic opportunity to get some points on the board.
Harry Clarke, George Hirst, Nathan Broadhead, Wesley Burns and Janoi Donacien will miss the Fulham game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Muric (GK), Tuanzebe, Johnson, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Luongo, Szmodics, Delap & Hutchinson
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Fulham
1
Ipswich
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
AFC Wimbledon
2 (4)
Ipswich
2 (2)
England Premier League 24/08/24
L
Man City
4
Ipswich
1
England Premier League 17/08/24
L
Liverpool
2
Ipswich
0
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
Nice
0
Ipswich
1
Fulham preview: Aiming for third straight victory
Fulham kicked off the new season with a defeat at Manchester United but won their first home game against Leicester 2-1 and knocked Birmingham out of the League Cup in midweek.
Marco Silva's men will be hoping to push for a top-half finish this season and the signing of Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal is a real statement of intent by the club.
The Portuguese manager has no fresh injury concerns or suspended players for the trip to Ipswich this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Tete, Diop, Robinson, Bassey, Lukic, Pereira, Smith Rowe, Traore, Iwobi & Muniz
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Ipswich
1
Fulham
1
England EFL Cup 27/08/24
W
Birmingham
0
Fulham
2
England Premier League 24/08/24
W
Leicester
1
Fulham
2
England Premier League 16/08/24
L
Man Utd
1
Fulham
0
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
TSG Hoffenheim
0
Fulham
2
Player to watch – Emile Smith Rowe
It came as a surprise to many that Arsenal were willing to let their young English talent Emile Smith Rowe leave the club this summer.
Fulham have paid around £27m plus add-ons for the England international and he has already started to repay the club having scored against Leicester last weekend.
Will Fulham's star player shine against Ipswich?
We're backing Smith Rowe to show his class against Ipswich this weekend, helping to guide Fulham to victory at Portman Road.
