Ipswich Town will host Bournemouth in the 10th round of the Premier League on 8 November, with the visitors aiming to extend their impressive run of results. The match also presents an opportunity for Bournemouth to strengthen their position in the top half of the table, while Ipswich will look to increase their advantage over the relegation places.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich have made a respectable start to life in the top division despite entering the campaign as newcomers. After nine league matches, Gary O’Neil’s side have recorded three wins, two draws and four defeats.
Those results have left Ipswich 14th in the Premier League with 11 points. The club are currently four points clear of the relegation zone and will hope to build on that margin when they face Bournemouth at home.
Ipswich’s recent form has been relatively steady. The team have lost only once in their past four matches, a sequence that has helped them remain outside the bottom three during their return to the elite division.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s fortunes have changed significantly after an unconvincing start to the season. The club have surprised both supporters and experts by putting together a winning run that currently stands at six matches.
That improvement has lifted Bournemouth to eighth place in the English top flight. At one stage, the team had been in the relegation zone, but they now have 12 points from three wins, three draws and three defeats. The side is managed by Marco Rose.
Bournemouth’s current six-match winning streak has been particularly notable because they have not conceded a goal in any of those victories. They will travel to Ipswich hoping to maintain that defensive record and continue their rise up the standings.
Head-to-head record
The two teams have met 18 times. Ipswich have won six of those fixtures, while Bournemouth have triumphed in four. The remaining eight matches ended in draws.
Bookmakers rate Bournemouth as the favourites for the latest meeting, reflecting the visitors’ long winning sequence and their recent defensive performances.
Prediction
The forecast is for Bournemouth to win away from home and extend their successful run. The predicted final score is Ipswich 0-2 Bournemouth.
