Arsenal vs Ipswich
Arsenal will face Ipswich Town on December 27, 2024, at the Emirates Stadium in a Premier League clash that marks the 60th competitive meeting between these two clubs. The match is expected to be an exciting encounter, with Arsenal aiming to extend their strong record against Ipswich. Here’s a detailed look at their head-to-head history, current form, and what to expect in this upcoming fixture.
Arsenal vs Ipswich: Head-to-Head Record
Arsenal and Ipswich Town have had a number of memorable meetings in the past, with the Gunners holding a dominant record. From 59 previous encounters, Arsenal has won 30 times, while Ipswich has managed 18 victories. There have been 11 draws between the two sides, showcasing Arsenal's strong overall performance against the Tractor Boys.
When they are in the same division the last time, it happened in the 2001/02 season, and as fate would have it the Gunners won 2-0 home and away. The most recent encounter between these two sides saw Arsenal progress to the Carling Cup final with an aggregate score of 3-1 in the just-ended 2011 marathon.
Recent Meetings and Form
It is now 13 years since Arsenal played Ipswich in the Premier League. The Gunners have had the better of Ipswich in recent times and will be looking to keep the trend going in this mouth-watering encounter.
With regard to current form, Arsenal is in great shape, comfortably nestled in the top half of the Premier League table, while Ipswich Town is really struggling at the moment, finding themselves in 18th place and facing an uphill struggle to remain in the top flight.
Notable Players and Scoring Stats
Ian Wright is Arsenal's all-time top scorer in this fixture, with nine goals against Ipswich in an Arsenal career. Another five goals against Ipswich belonged to Kevin Campbell. Performances of these iconic players underlined the dominance of Arsenal for several years.
While Arsenal will be relying on attacking stars like Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah, Ipswich need to be at their very best if they are going to challenge the Gunners. The visitors will turn to Freddie Ladapo and Conor Chaplin as the important cogs in what has been an uphill task.
Prediction
This time around, Arsenal enters the match as the firm favorites, given their current form and head-to-head record. The Gunners will look to carry the momentum into the Premier League, where they have been pushing for a top-four finish and a potential title challenge. Ipswich, on the other hand, will need a disciplined and resilient performance to take something from this match.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Ipswich Town
Kick-Off Time and Where to Watch
- Date: December 27, 2024
- Time: 20:15 UTC
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London, England
- Competition: Premier League
Supporters can catch this thrilling encounter on a number of sports channels and digital platforms. For further details about where to watch, check your local listings.
Conclusion
This will be an exciting match between Arsenal and Ipswich, as the former tries to extend their winning ways over the latter. In the recent encounters, Arsenal has had the edge; their strong squad will be very difficult to surmount. However, Ipswich would like to test their strength against the Premier League giants in what promises to be an exciting encounter at the Emirates Stadium.
Do not miss the action on December 27 and follow all updates of the match for what promises to be another exciting chapter of this historic rivalry.