Fulham vs Ipswich Prediction 5 January 2025

🔊 Are the “Tractor Boys” ready to aim for a second consecutive sensation? The match between Fulham and Ipswich might be the least glamorous in the 20th round in terms of marquee appeal, but this fact shouldn't write it off. The Premier League underdog is preparing to surprise another top London club, while the “Cottagers” are aiming to break into the top-6. English football fans can expect a fierce battle for points, and we recommend checking out the prediction for this match.

📊 Head-to-Head

The teams have only two recent head-to-head matches. In November 2023, Fulham easily defeated Ipswich in the League Cup (3:1), but in the first round of the current EPL season, they couldn’t handle the “Tractor Boys.” The match was quite close and fairly ended in a 1:1 draw.

⚪ Fulham

Fulham has become the most compromising team in the Premier League. The “Cottagers” have only one loss in the last eight rounds, but also as many as six draws. However, during this period, Marco Silva's men faced many giants, and sharing points with Liverpool (2:2) and Arsenal (1:1) is nothing to be ashamed of. In the previous round, the “Whites” were close to a second consecutive victory after a sensational game against Chelsea (2:1), but conceded to Bournemouth in the 89th minute. There are no fresh injuries for the hosts - Reed, Nelson, Tete, and Berge have been in the infirmary for a long time.

🔵 Ipswich Town

It's hard to say that the first part of the season was successful for the “Tractor Boys,” but they certainly ended it on a high note. Kieran McKenna’s protégés achieved a sensational victory over Chelsea (2:0), securing their first home win in the Premier League since 2002. The coach has fully committed to a formation with three central defenders, and it seems like the right decision. The “Blues” are in the relegation zone, but Wolverhampton, sitting 16th, is only one point ahead, so the visitors' chances of staying in the elite are far from illusory. Ipswich's list of injured players has not changed for a long time.

⚽️ Prediction on Goals

The trends clearly indicate an exchange of goals. The “Cottagers” have conceded in 13 of their last 14 home EPL matches, while the “Tractor Boys” have scored in 6 of their 9 away games in the current campaign. We won't argue with the statistics and will place a bet on Both Teams to Score (Yes).

🚩 Prediction on Corners

The average total in matches involving today's opponents exceeds 10 corners. This fact alone gives us every right to place a bet on over 8.5 corners. Moreover, this bet has won in 8 of Ipswich's last 9 EPL matches.

📝 Match Prediction

In the first-round match, Ipswich managed to stop the “Cottagers,” but that was on their home turf. At “Craven Cottage,” it will be much more difficult for the “Tractor Boys” to earn points, and we don't think they will succeed. The Londoners are eager for European competitions, so they must defeat one of the relegation contenders, especially with the support of their home fans. We believe that Fulham will win, converting their gameplay superiority into numbers on the scoreboard. The most likely score seems to be 3:1.