Everton vs Ipswich Town: It’s crunch time at the bottom of the Premier League table as 15th-placed Everton host 18th-placed Ipswich Town. The Toffees aim to move closer to safety, while newly promoted Ipswich are already relegated. With both sides winless in their last two games, this match could decide who plays top-flight football next season.
Head-to-Head (Last 8 years)
- Everton wins: 11
- Ipswich wins: 0
- Draw: 0
Last Meeting
Result: Ipswich 0-2 Everton
Recent Form
Everton (LDWLL)
Everton’s form has been inconsistent. They’ve managed just one win in their last five, with a respectable draw against Arsenal but defeats to Chelsea and Man City. Their goal-scoring has dried up recently, with two straight games without finding the net.
Ipswich (WLDLL)
Ipswich have looked overwhelmed in recent weeks. Conceding 9 goals in their last three matches, including a 4-0 thrashing by Arsenal, they’ve struggled defensively. A draw at Chelsea offered a glimmer of hope, but survival looks unlikely without immediate improvement.
Team News
Everton
David Moyes is missing several key players including James Tarkowski and Dominic Calvert-Lewin due to injuries. Jesper Lindstrom and Orel Mangala also remain out, while Armando Broja is unavailable. This limits attacking depth, forcing Moyes to rely on Beto and Ndiaye up front.
Ipswich
Kieran McKenna’s side is dealing with a lengthy injury list. Key contributors like Sammie Szmodics, Omari Hutchinson, and Kalvin Phillips are sidelined. Leif Davis is suspended, while top scorer Delap remains fit. Ipswich’s depleted squad may struggle against Everton’s physicality and Premier League experience.
Everton vs Ipswich Town Lineups
Everton (4-2-3-1):
Pickford; Patterson, Branthwaite, O’Brien, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Harrison, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto
Ipswich (4-4-1-1):
Palmer; O’Shea, Woolfenden, Burgess, Greaves; Johnson, Morsy, Taylor, Clarke; Enciso; Delap
10 Key Stats
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Everton have won 4 of their last 9 matches against Ipswich.
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Ipswich haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 15 league games.
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Everton haven’t scored in 7 of their 17 home matches this season.
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Ipswich have conceded 74 goals – the most in the league.
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Iliman Ndiaye is Everton’s top scorer with 7 goals.
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Liam Delap leads Ipswich with 12 goals.
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Everton have only won 4 of 17 home games this season.
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Ipswich average 1.38 goals per game away from home.
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Everton score 26% of their goals between 31-45 minutes.
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Ipswich have lost 21 of their 34 matches this season.
Prediction
Despite their shaky home form, Everton are expected to edge this one. Ipswich’s injury crisis and poor defensive record could be too much to overcome.
Prediction: Everton 2-1 Ipswich
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