West Ham go in search of their second Premier League victory of the season when they play host to newly-promoted I[swich on Saturday.
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West Ham vs Ipswich prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- The Hammers have only managed to win two of their opening eight matches in league and cup.
- Both teams have scored in four of West Ham's last five outings.
- Five of Ipswich's last six matches have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: West Ham 1-1 Ipswich
Ipswich are becoming the draw specialist this season and with West Ham yet to find any real form this season, we're backing Saturday's clash to end all square at one goal apiece.
Pre-game odds and win probability: West Ham the clear favourite
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
West Ham are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 54.1% but we are expecting a close game between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Not met competitively since 2012
The last five encounters between these two clubs have all been pre-season friendlies, three of which have gone the way of West Ham, one game ending in a draw and the other producing an Ipswich victory.
Elite Club Friendlies 12/07/22
Ipswich
West Ham
Club Friendly List 25/08/20
Ipswich
West Ham
Club Friendly List 28/07/18
Ipswich
West Ham
Club Friendly List 16/07/14
Ipswich
West Ham
West Ham preview: Without a win in last five
Usually, a 1-1 draw away at Brentford wouldn't be considered a bad result but the West Ham manager, Lopetegui, really needs to start winning games.
The Hammers haven't won any of their last five matches in league and cup, getting knocked out of the EFL Cup in a convincing fashion by Liverpool.
Edson Alvarez is suspended this weekend while German striker Niclas Fullkrug is a doubt through injury.
Predicted lineup: Areola (GK), Emerson, Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Todibo, Soucek, Rodríguez, Paqueta, Kudus, Antonio & Bowen
England Premier League 28/09/24
D
Brentford
1
West Ham
1
England EFL Cup 25/09/24
L
Liverpool
5
West Ham
1
England Premier League 21/09/24
L
Chelsea
3
West Ham
0
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Fulham
1
West Ham
1
England Premier League 31/08/24
L
Man City
3
West Ham
1
Ipswich preview: Drawn last four in the league
The Tractor Boys might not have won a league game this season but they have still managed to secure four points from their opening matches.
Ipswich's latest draw was at home against high-flying Aston Villa on Sunday in which Liam Delap scored another two goals for the hosts.
Nathan Broadhead, Harry Clarke and Janoi Donacien could miss the trip to the capital this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Muric (GK), Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Phillips, Ogbene, Clarke, Delap & Hutchinson
England Premier League 29/09/24
D
Aston Villa
2
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Southampton
1
Ipswich
1
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Brighton
0
Ipswich
0
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)
Player to watch: Liam Delap
Liam Delap was highly thought of during his time at Manchester City but loan spells with Stoke and Preston didn;t produce many goals for the striker.
However, last season Delap went out on loan to Hull City where he scored eight Championship goals in 31 appearances, prompting Ipswich to buy the forward in the summer. Delap has adapted well to life in the Premier League, netting three times in his opening six appearances.
Delap has made an impressive start to his Ipswich career
We're backing a confident Delap to put in another impressive performance away at a West Ham side that are yet to find any form, and don't be surprised if the 23-year-old adds to his goal tally for the Tractor Boys in this game.
