Bournemouth welcome Ipswich Town to the Vitality Stadium with both sides desperate to halt their concerning form slumps - the Cherries winless in their last four while the visitors have lost four consecutive league games.
Goals seem guaranteed with Bournemouth finding the net in five of their last six matches despite defensive frailties, while Ipswich's recent fixtures have averaged a remarkable 3.5 goals.
The December clash between these struggling sides saw Bournemouth snatch a late 2-1 victory against Ipswich, setting the stage for what could be another nail-biter when the home team faces the away team on Wednesday night.
Bournemouth vs. Ipswich prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Bournemouth vs Ipswich matchup, our predictive model gives the Cherries a 70% chance of defeating the Tractor Boys.
Pre-game probabilities
Bournemouth
Moneyline
Win %
70%
30%
Ipswich
Bournemouth: 70% win probability
- Formidable attacking prowess (48 goals scored this season, ranking 6th in the league)
- Strong home advantage (10th in the table with 44 points from 29 matches)
- Recent upward momentum (won their last match after a difficult period, 'LDLLW' form)
Ipswich: 30% win probability
- Defensive frailties (conceded 62 goals, the third-worst in the league)
- Poor away form (currently on a 5-match winless streak with recent form 'LLLLD')
- Relegation zone position (18th place with just 17 points from 29 matches)
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Bournemouth vs. Ipswich preview
The Premier League serves up an intriguing midweek clash as Bournemouth welcome struggling Ipswich Town to the Vitality Stadium, with both sides desperate to turn around their worrying form slumps.
The Cherries, coming off a spirited but ultimately disappointing FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester City, have gone four league games without a win but will fancy their chances against an Ipswich side who've lost their last four on the bounce.
Bournemouth's Evanilson, who netted against City, could be the difference-maker again, while Ipswich will hope Jens-Lys Cajuste can build on his goal against Nottingham Forest in their last outing.
The injury list makes grim reading for Kieran McKenna's Tractor Boys with six players sidelined including Conor Chaplin and Chiedozie Ogbene, leaving their already thin squad stretched to breaking point.
These sides last met in December when Bournemouth snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory with Dango Ouattara scoring in the 95th minute – a result that exemplifies Ipswich's struggles on the road this season.
Luis Sinisterra's potential return provides a timely boost for Andoni Iraola's men, who'll be keen to exploit Ipswich's leaky defence that's shipped 14 goals in their last six matches.
With the visitors winless in their last six away league fixtures and survival hopes fading fast, Bournemouth will see this as the perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways.
The Vitality Stadium should witness a tight but entertaining affair, with both teams capable of finding the net, though the hosts' superior quality might just edge what promises to be a close contest.
Bournemouth vs. Ipswich form
Bournemouth vs. Ipswich head to head
Bournemouth
50%
Ipswich
0%
Dec 8, 2024
Ipswich
1 : 2
Bournemouth
Apr 3, 2015
Ipswich
1 : 1
Bournemouth
Nov 22, 2014
Bournemouth
2 : 2
Ipswich
Apr 21, 2014
Ipswich
2 : 2
Bournemouth
Dec 29, 2013
Bournemouth
1 : 1
Ipswich
