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Ipswich vs Bournemouth Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 08-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth
IpswichDrawBournemouth
Over 2.5 goalsYes (69%)
Both teams to scoreYes (67%)
Ipswich host Bournemouth at Portman Road in Premier League Round 10, with the visitors arriving as narrow favourites despite both sides occupying mid-table positions. Ipswich sit 14th on 11 points from nine games, while Bournemouth are eighth with 12 points. The fixture presents a study in contrasting momentum: Ipswich have drawn their last two league matches, whereas Bournemouth have won three of their past five outings.
Team form
Ipswich
Ipswich's recent record shows inconsistency. They drew 2-2 away at Hull City on 31 October after a 1-1 home draw with Nottingham Forest the previous week. Before that, they lost 2-3 at Manchester City but recovered to beat Fulham 2-1 at home. Over their last five matches, Ipswich have scored 7 goals and conceded 8, averaging 1.4 per game offensively and 1.6 defensively. In their most recent outing, they managed 62% possession and 3 shots on goal, though their expected goals figure of 1.08 suggests their finishing has been more clinical than their underlying play warranted.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth arrive in superior form. They won 2-0 at home against Leeds on 31 October, extending a run that includes victories 3-0 away at Manchester United and 2-0 at home to Sunderland. That three-game winning streak was interrupted by a 1-5 loss at Chelsea on 10 October, but the recent trajectory is upward. Over five games, Bournemouth have scored 8 goals and conceded 6, averaging 1.6 per game scored and 1.2 conceded. In their last match, they showed clinical efficiency with 5 shots on goal from just 44% possession, generating 1.28 expected goals.
Head-to-head
The historical record between these sides offers little clarity. Their last meeting in December 2024 saw Bournemouth win 2-1 away, but the four meetings before that produced three draws and one Bournemouth victory. Across their last five encounters, neither team has established dominance.
Key factors
Ipswich's defensive record this season—conceding 2.00 goals per game—is a concern against a Bournemouth side that has tightened considerably in recent weeks. Bournemouth's ability to create chances efficiently, evidenced by their 5 shots on goal in their last outing, may trouble a home defence that has looked vulnerable. Conversely, Ipswich's 62% possession in their last match shows they can control territory at Portman Road, though converting that into clear-cut opportunities has proven difficult. Bournemouth's recent defensive solidity, conceding just 1.2 per game over five matches, suggests they can absorb pressure. The bookmakers price over 2.5 goals at 1.69, reflecting expectations of an open contest.
Prediction
Bournemouth's superior recent form—three wins in five—combined with their improved defensive record gives them a narrow edge. Ipswich have drawn their last two matches and, while competitive at home, have not won since beating Fulham. Bournemouth's efficiency in front of goal and tighter rearguard suggest they are better equipped to take three points. The visitors' 44% possession in their last match shows they can win without dominating, a trait that may prove decisive at Portman Road.
Bournemouth are slight favourites to take the points. A fairly open game is likely, with both teams capable of scoring, though the visitors' recent momentum and defensive improvement point to an away win as the most probable outcome.
Match info
Tournaments:
Premier League(Regular Season - 10)
Referee:
Simon Hooper
Stadium
Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Ipswich
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Bournemouth
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 6 |  Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| 7 |  Everton | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 8 |  Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 |  Tottenham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 11 |  Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 12 |  Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 13 |  Newcastle | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 14 |  Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 15 |  Fulham | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 16 |  Coventry | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 19 |  Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
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