Tournament: Premier League, England
Venue: Portman Road (Ipswich)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 31, 2024, 16:00
In the 3rd round of the English Premier League, Ipswich Town will host Fulham at Portman Road. Fulham, the more experienced Premier League side, will be looking to capitalize on their strong start to the season and secure another three points against newly promoted Ipswich Town.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Ipswich Town won four out of five preseason matches, but they have struggled in the Premier League so far.
- Fulham has won five of their last seven matches.
- The most common scoreline between these teams historically is 2-1 in favor of Ipswich Town.
- Ipswich Town wins the first half in 39% of their matches, while Fulham wins in 33%.
Team Analysis: Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Ipswich Town, under the management of Kieran McKenna, has risen quickly through the English football leagues, achieving back-to-back promotions to reach the Premier League. Despite their impressive rise, they have found the transition to top-flight football challenging, with tough losses against Liverpool and Manchester City in their opening fixtures.
Fulham, under Marco Silva, has solidified their place in the Premier League, now in their third consecutive season. They have bolstered their squad effectively over the summer, adding quality players across all positions. Their performances so far this season, including a narrow loss to Manchester United and a win over Leicester, indicate they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
Possible Starting Lineups
Ipswich Town (Possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Muric
- Defenders: Davis, Grieves, Woolfenden, Tuanzebe, Johnson
- Midfielders: Smodic, Luongo, Morsy, Hutchinson
- Forward: Dæhlæp
Fulham (Possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Leno
- Defenders: Robinson, Bassey, Diop, Tete
- Midfielders: Lukic, Pereira, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Traoré
- Forward: Rodrigo Muniz
Head-to-Head Matches: Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Fulham has dominated the recent head-to-head encounters, winning all six of the last meetings, including a cup match last year.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Given Fulham's current form and Ipswich Town's struggles adapting to the Premier League, it is difficult to see the home side taking points from this match. We recommend betting on Fulham with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.65).
Prediction: Fulham to win with a 0 handicap.
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