Everton vs Ipswich Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Everton welcome Ipswich to Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on 19 September 2026 for a Premier League clash that already carries early-season significance. Both sides sit on 6 points after four matches, but arrive there via very different routes: Everton are unbeaten with three draws and a win, while Ipswich have been far more volatile with two wins and two defeats.

For Everton, currently 9th, this is an opportunity to convert solid foundations into real momentum at home, where they have taken 4 points from 2 games and conceded just twice. Ipswich, 10th only on goal difference, have been entertaining but porous, scoring 7 and conceding 10 across their opening fixtures. With the betting markets installing Everton as clear favourites and underlying stats pointing to goals, this looks a compelling Premier League betting prospect.

Recent head-to-head meetings add another layer: Everton beat Ipswich 2-0 away in October 2024 before being held 2-2 at Goodison Park in May 2025. With both teams deploying a 4-2-3-1 shape this season and several Ipswich attackers in strong individual form, punters will be weighing up whether Everton’s defensive solidity can contain the visitors’ more expansive but risky style.

Everton vs Ipswich Key Stats

• Everton are unbeaten in the Premier League this season (1 win, 3 draws) with a +2 goal difference from 5 scored and 3 conceded in 4 matches.
• In the last two Premier League meetings, Everton beat Ipswich 2-0 away on 19 October 2024, before a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on 3 May 2025.
• Across their 2026 Premier League statistics, Everton have kept 2 clean sheets in 4 matches, while Ipswich have yet to record a clean sheet and have conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game.

Everton vs Ipswich — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 9 vs 10
• Points: 6 vs 6
• Goals For: 5 vs 7
• Goals Against: 3 vs 10
• Clean Sheets: Everton 2 (tournament statistics) vs Ipswich 0 (tournament statistics)

After four Premier League fixtures in 2026, Everton’s profile is that of a controlled, resilient side. They have scored 5 times and conceded just 3, remaining unbeaten with one win and three draws. At home, they have taken 4 points from 2 games, scoring 4 and conceding 2. Their goal difference of +2 underlines a balance between attack and defence that has been missing in previous campaigns.

Ipswich, by contrast, have been more extreme at both ends. Their 7 goals scored show they can hurt teams, particularly away where they average 2.5 goals per game, but the 10 conceded (2.5 per match overall, 3.5 away) highlight serious defensive vulnerabilities. Their -3 goal difference despite two wins points to a side that can be opened up, especially against structured opposition. With both clubs level on 6 points, this match feels like an early marker for which team can push towards the European places rather than drift into mid-table.

Everton vs Ipswich Key Matchups

J. Garner vs Emersonn

James Garner has been central to Everton’s midfield structure and discipline. In 4 appearances (3 starts, 240 minutes), he has completed 128 passes at an excellent 90% accuracy, with 3 key passes and 11 tackles, underlining his dual role in ball progression and defensive work. He has also drawn 5 fouls and committed 4, picking up 2 yellow cards, which shows his willingness to compete aggressively in midfield battles.

Emersonn is emerging as Ipswich’s key attacking threat. In 4 appearances (all starts, 240 minutes), the 21-year-old attacker has 2 goals and 1 assist, with 6 shots (3 on target) and 4 key passes. His 7.36 rating and 5 fouls drawn highlight a player who not only finishes chances but also occupies defenders and wins free-kicks. The battle between Garner’s screening in front of the Everton back line and Emersonn’s movement between the lines could go a long way to deciding whether Ipswich can turn their attacking promise into goals at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

J. Garner vs A. Fatawu

Another crucial duel will see Garner tested by the direct running of Issahaku Abdul Fatawu. The Ipswich midfielder has played 4 matches (290 minutes), contributing 1 assist and creating 7 key passes from 60 total passes, indicating a high-risk, high-reward style. He has attempted 18 dribbles with 10 successful, and been involved in 60 duels, winning 28, underlining his tendency to drive at opponents and engage in physical contests. However, 8 fouls committed and 2 yellow cards show a disciplinary edge that Everton may look to exploit.

Garner’s reading of the game (2 interceptions, 11 tackles) and positional discipline will be vital in preventing Fatawu from isolating Everton full-backs and creating overloads. If Garner can control this channel, Ipswich’s wide threat may be significantly reduced, forcing them into more predictable central attacks.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These sides renewed their Premier League rivalry in the 2024 season, with Everton enjoying the better of the two encounters, particularly away from home. Both matches offered goals and tactical intrigue, setting the stage for another open contest.

• 3 May 2025: Everton 2-2 Ipswich (Premier League)
• 19 October 2024: Ipswich 0-2 Everton (Premier League)

Everton vs Ipswich Prediction

Stats suggest a clash of styles: Everton’s controlled, defensively solid approach against Ipswich’s high-variance, attack-minded football. Everton’s recent form line of three draws and a win, coupled with only 3 goals conceded in 4 matches and 2 clean sheets, points to a side difficult to break down. Ipswich, meanwhile, have alternated wins and losses (WLLW), scoring in three of four games but conceding in all of them and never keeping a clean sheet.

The predictive probabilities give Everton a 45 out of 100 chance of winning, the draw also at 45 out of 100, and Ipswich just 10 out of 100. That underlines a strong expectation that Everton avoid defeat, supported by the “win or draw” verdict and double-chance advice. With Ipswich averaging 1.8 goals for but 2.5 against, and Everton’s matches tending to be tighter (1.3 scored, 0.8 conceded), the likely match flow is Everton controlling territory and tempo, Ipswich threatening sporadically on transitions but leaving space for the hosts to exploit.

Predicted Score: Everton 2-1 Ipswich

Everton Recent Form

Everton’s recent Premier League form is strong and consistent. They are unbeaten in four, with one win and three draws, and their defensive record is impressive: just 3 goals conceded across those 4 matches. At home they have taken 4 points from 2 games, scoring 4 and conceding 2, and they have already kept 2 clean sheets in the 2026 campaign. Their overall form profile is of a team that is hard to beat, even if they are still turning some draws into wins.

Ipswich Recent Form

Ipswich’s recent Premier League form has been more erratic, alternating wins and losses (two victories, two defeats). They have been involved in high-scoring matches, with 7 goals scored and 10 conceded across 4 fixtures. Away from home they have 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 5 and conceding 7, suggesting that while they are dangerous on the break and in open play, they leave significant gaps defensively. Their lack of a clean sheet so far underlines the risk-reward nature of their approach.

Everton Possible Starting Lineup

GK: J. Pickford; Defenders: J. Tarkowski, J. Branthwaite, M. Keane, V. Mykolenko; Midfielders: J. Garner, K. Dewsbury-Hall, C. Nørgaard, J. Grealish; Forwards: T. Barry, B. Johnson.

Everton have consistently used a 4-2-3-1 shape in their 2026 Premier League fixtures, and the squad list supports a similar setup here. Jordan Pickford is the standout goalkeeping option, with experienced centre-backs like James Tarkowski and Michael Keane providing aerial strength. Jarrad Branthwaite and Vitaliy Mykolenko offer balance across the back line. In midfield, James Garner’s work rate and passing, alongside players such as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Christian Nørgaard, should give Everton control in the central areas, while Jack Grealish can operate between the lines. In attack, options like T. Barry and Brennan Johnson provide pace and direct running to exploit Ipswich’s defensive frailties. Overall, the squad is well-suited to a controlled but proactive home game plan.

Ipswich Possible Starting Lineup

GK: A. Palmer; Defenders: L. Davis, I. Diop, C. Kipré, D. Furlong; Midfielders: S. Lukić, A. Matusiwa, J. Enciso, A. Fatawu; Forwards: Emersonn, Z. Flemming.

Ipswich have also favoured a 4-2-3-1 structure, and the available squad suggests they will stick with that. Alex Palmer is a logical choice in goal, with Leif Davis offering attacking thrust from left-back and a centre-back pairing such as Issa Diop and Cédric Kipré bringing physical presence. In midfield, Saša Lukić and A. Matusiwa can provide a platform, while creative responsibility will fall heavily on Julio César Enciso and Issahaku Abdul Fatawu in the advanced roles. Up front, Emersonn’s early-season form makes him a likely focal point, supported by a versatile attacker like Zian Flemming. This setup maximises Ipswich’s attacking weapons but again risks exposing their back line against Everton’s structured attacks.

Everton Team News

No significant absences reported.

Ipswich Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Everton:

• None reported.

Ipswich:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Everton vs Ipswich

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Back Everton to win. The prediction model gives Everton a 45% chance of victory with only a 10% chance assigned to an Ipswich win, and Everton remain unbeaten with a much stronger defensive record. The market has Everton as clear favourites, with home win odds ranging from 1.73 to 1.82 (implied probability roughly 54.9% to 57.8%), offering a solid but not spectacular price on the hosts.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Ipswich matches have averaged 4.3 goals per game (7 scored, 10 conceded in 4), and Everton’s advice line specifically combines “Everton or draw” with +1.5 goals. With Ipswich yet to keep a clean sheet and Everton scoring in three of four games, backing over 1.5 goals alongside the strong expectation of an open contest looks logical. Use the main match odds as a guide and combine in a builder where available.
• Value Tip: Emersonn to score or register a goal contribution. The Ipswich forward has 2 goals and 1 assist in 4 appearances, with 6 shots (3 on target) and 4 key passes, making him their most reliable end-product threat. Against an Everton side that has conceded in three of four games, backing Emersonn in player-goal or goal-involvement markets could offer attractive value relative to team odds that price Ipswich as clear underdogs (away win around 3.77 to 4.67, implied roughly 21.4% to 26.5%).

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