The Matchday 30 clash in the Premier League between Bournemouth and Ipswich will take place on April 2 at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth vs. Ipswich: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola's side is experiencing a minor crisis. The team has failed to win in four consecutive league matches, despite not facing opponents from the Champions League zone. The club lost to Wolverhampton (0-1), Brighton, and Brentford (twice 1-2), and drew with Tottenham (2-2). Due to this series, Bournemouth has dropped to 10th place, but the gap to the top four is not that significant—only 5 points.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 9 Premier League games.
- Bournemouth has not lost in 13 of their last 17 league matches (8 wins and 5 draws).
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of the club's last 6 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Kepa Arrizabalaga – Lewis Cook, Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, Dean Donny Huijsen – Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie – Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo – Evanilson.
Forward Enes Unal is sidelined due to injury.
Ipswich
The situation is even worse for Kieran McKenna's side, who approach the upcoming match with a 10-game winless streak in the Premier League. During this period, the team has picked up only two points, drawing away with Fulham (2-2) and Aston Villa (1-1). After the clash with the Birmingham side, Ipswich suffered four consecutive league defeats. The club remains in the bottom three, and the gap to the safe 17th place has grown to nine points.
- At least three goals were scored in 6 of the club's last 8 Premier League games.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Ipswich's last 7 league matches.
- The club conceded first in 7 of their last 9 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
Alex Palmer – Dara O'Shea, Luke Woolfenden, Leif Davis, Jacob Greaves – Kalvin Phillips, Jens Cajuste – Jaden Philogene, Julio Enciso, Omari Hutchinson – Liam Delap.
Defender Axel Tuanzebe and midfielders Sammie Szmodics, Wes Burns, and Chiedozie Ogbene are in the club's infirmary.
Referee
Robert Jones (England)
Matches – 17 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 77;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 25%.
Bournemouth vs. Ipswich: Match Prediction
Andoni Iraola's side needs to pull out of their nosedive. The team has fallen to the middle of the table, and only the tight competition among the top ten keeps Bournemouth's hopes alive for a finish in the European spots, as well as in the top four. It's also worth noting that the club was recently knocked out of the FA Cup, losing to Manchester City 1-2. The winless streak has dragged on, and the current opponent from the relegation zone is an excellent opportunity to finally secure a league victory.
The match promises to be high-scoring. Andoni Iraola's team has impressive attacking stats in the Premier League, with at least three goals scored in 7 of their last 9 league matches. Ipswich has only mathematical chances of staying in the Premier League, but with their current play, they're unlikely to catch Wolverhampton. It's worth noting that the club scored in 6 of their last 7 Premier League games, but they've conceded in their last 12 away league matches.
My prediction: Bournemouth to win and Total over 2.5 goals
