Ipswich Town vs Bournemouth: Live Match Preview, Team News, and Key H2H Stats
Ahead of this weekend's live soccer action, Ipswich Town will welcome Bournemouth to Portman Road as both sides go in search of much-needed momentum to keep their Premier League hopes alive. Here's everything you need to know, including live match updates, team news, and crucial h2h stats ahead of today's game.
Team News: Ipswich vs Bournemouth, Who's in and Who's Out?
Ipswich Town
Ipswich is still dealing with a number of injury concerns. Kalvin Phillips and Ben Johnson are in the matchday squad, but neither of those two are fully fit yet - they could feature in the *live soccer* game, but it's unlikely either would be able to start. Jens Cajuste is another whose fitness will be closely monitored after playing a lot of matches in quick succession in recent weeks ahead of the live match.
Unfortunately for Ipswich, there is still no Axel Tuanzebe, George Hirst, and Chiedozie Ogbene to choose from. A team lineup important to them as Ipswich attempts to shrug off its injury setbacks in the race to get its first home win of this season's Premier League campaign.
Bournemouth
Without question, one of the chief issues which Bournemouth need to come through is a defensive headache given they will be without Marcos Senesi once more. The defender's muscle problem is likely to rule him out until the new year. Alex Scott and Julian Araujo are long-term injury absentees.
Without these players, however, Bournemouth are confident of maintaining their winning ways. Their teams' lineups will be very instrumental in deciding their fates as they attempt to pull off successive away wins.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth: Head-to-Head H2H Stats and Key Match Facts
A pretty rare fixture, only four league games have taken place between Ipswich and Bournemouth in the last 34 years, with all finishing as score draws. Indeed, the h2h stats indicate Bournemouth's last win at Portman Road was 19 March 1988 as they won 2-1 in the second tier. Since then, the two clubs have met only in the Championship.
This will be the 1,453rd different fixture in the English top-flight and the 938th in the Premier League.
Considering these h2h stats, this match will be exciting since both sides are aiming to put on a great show today.
Ipswich's Current Form: A Struggling Home Side
Ipswich Town
Ipswich is currently the only Premier League team yet to win at home this season, having drawn four and lost three matches at Portman Road. It therefore becomes an even more critical game for the Blues, who look to break this winless home streak.
- Their longest wait for a first home victory was in the 2018-19 season, when they secured their first win at the 11th attempt against Wigan.
- Ipswich is yet to score a header in the 2024-25 Premier League, a statistic they will be keen to change as they try to improve their team lineups and attacking play.
Defensively, Ipswich’s lone clean sheet came in a 0-0 draw against Brighton in September. Their recent defensive record, conceding exactly once in each of their past five games, highlights the need for a better showing in their live match at home.
Bournemouth’s Form: On the Hunt for Back-to-Back Away Wins
Bournemouth
Bournemouth will be seeking to make it three successive Premier League wins for the first time since April. Away form is what they will be looking to continue, trying to pick up back-to-back away wins for the first time since November and December last year.
- Bournemouth have recorded a single clean sheet in their last 12 on their travels, which came with their 1-0 victory over Wolves back in April.
- They have leaked in nine straight on the road in all live soccer competitions.
But Bournemouth have an in-form forward in Justin Kluivert, who has scored four goals in his last two away Premier League matches. He will be the one looking to keep that form going into today's match.
What to Expect in the Live Match: A Tightly Contested Encounter
This live soccer match promises to be a close one as injuries and fitness worries continue to dog both teams. The desperate need for their maiden home win this season might see Ipswich seek to exploit any defensive weakness in Bournemouth's armory. However, recent momentum and solid attacking displays - especially from Kluivert - will make the visitors no pushovers.
Follow the live match to get online updates on goals, decisive moments, and team lineups. The h2h stats point to a balanced encounter, although Ipswich will be hoping to win a much-needed game.
Conclusion: Get Ready for Today's Game
As the live match unfolds at Portman Road, stay updated with all the key stats, goals, and team lineups. With both teams eyeing crucial points, today's game is surely going to be an exciting chapter in the Premier League season. Be sure to tune in for all the live action and updates!