Read our Ipswich vs Fulham prediction with expert betting tips, predicted lineups, and match odds ahead of this key Premier League clash at Portman Road.
Ipswich vs Fulham Match Summary
Competition | English Premier League |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Ipswich, Portman Road |
Ipswich vs Fulham at Portman Road pits a promoted side making a decent fist of things against a Fulham team still chasing a first Premier League win of the season. Something has to give.
Ipswich sit 11th and have made a promising start back in the top flight, even after losing narrowly at Everton before the international break.
Fulham are 19th and still winless. Draws against Liverpool and Manchester United in their last two outings at least give the visitors something to build on.
Fulham are unbeaten in their last nine matches against Ipswich in all competitions. Victory for the Tractor Boys, though, would open up a seven-point gap over them.
Ipswich vs Fulham Form
Ipswich have banked six points from their opening Premier League outings, a tidy return for a side just back in the top flight. Julio Enciso sets the tone, attempting two or more shots in each of his last five Premier League appearances, and their finishing and counter-attacking are genuine strengths.
Fulham have failed to win their last five matches in the Premier League, and away wins have been rare, with Sunderland in February their only one this calendar year. Gonzalo García offers hope, attempting three or more shots in four of his last five Premier League appearances. Wasteful finishing is the problem, not a lack of shots.
Ipswich vs Fulham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Ipswich: Abdul Fatawu (Suspended), Jack Taylor (Injured/doubtful)
Fulham: Tom Cairney (Injured/out), Kenny Tete (Doubtful)
Ipswich
Abdul Fatawu serves a one-match ban for his sending off at Everton, so Jaden Philogene can come in out wide. Jack Taylor is closing in on a return from a knee problem but remains doubtful.
Fulham
Captain Tom Cairney is still recovering from a knee issue and Kenny Tete is doubtful. Otherwise, the probable Ipswich vs Fulham lineups suggest the visitors could be unchanged from the side that started the draw against Manchester United before the break.
Ipswich vs Fulham Predicted Lineup
Ipswich
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: K. Scherpen; A. Ouattara, D. O'Shea, I. Diop, L. Davis; S. Lukic, E. Palacios; J. Philogene, J. Enciso, J. Clarke; Emersonn
Fulham
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: B. Leno; T. Castagne, C. Bassey, D. Affengruber, A. Robinson; S. Charles, S. Berge; O. Bobb, J. King, A. Iwobi; G. García
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Ipswich vs Fulham Key Stats & Match Facts
Ipswich have won none of the last six meetings with Fulham, with two draws and four Fulham wins.
Ipswich have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Fulham in all competitions.
Ipswich have won 4 of their last 10 matches against all opponents. Fulham have won just 1 of their last 10.
Josh King has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 Premier League appearances.
Sasa Lukic has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 4 Premier League appearances.
Ipswich vs Fulham Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Fulham to edge a messy, open contest in which both sides score. Ipswich have the better league position and the momentum, but Fulham's grip on this fixture is hard to ignore, and the Ipswich vs Fulham betting odds make them narrow favourites at 6/4 (Bet365). Ipswich are 15/8 (AK Bets), a fair reflection of a side who are dangerous on the break but leaky against through balls.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Ipswich and Fulham are both expected to find the net at Portman Road. This is the pick with the strongest backing here, with the implied probability for both teams scoring put at 57.31%. Ipswich's counter-attacking threat meets a Fulham side who struggle to stop opponents creating, while Ipswich are vulnerable to through balls themselves.
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects a total of about 2.84 goals. The implied probability for the over sits at 53.89%, and both defences are poor at dealing with counter-attacks. The caveat is that Ipswich have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Fulham in all competitions.
Ipswich vs Fulham Bet Builder
Our Ipswich vs Fulham bet builder tips back a Fulham win, Gonzalo García on the scoresheet, goals at both ends and a card shown to Sasa Lukic.
Fulham to win: their form is poor, but they are unbeaten in their last nine matches against Ipswich in all competitions.
Gonzalo García to score anytime: the Fulham striker gets plenty of shots away, and Ipswich are weak in aerial duels, which suits a central forward.
Both teams to score: neither side is good at protecting a lead, and Fulham's possession game should leave Ipswich space to break into.
Sasa Lukic to be shown a card: the Ipswich midfielder fouls regularly, and Fulham's short passing through the engine room will keep him busy all afternoon.
This four-leg combination currently returns as much as 22/1 with one firm, dropping to 16/1 at the shortest price elsewhere.
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Ipswich vs Fulham Talking Points
The style clash is the story. Fulham love the ball, play with width and attack down the left, while Ipswich are happy to sit in their own half and go direct on the counter. Our Ipswich vs Fulham prediction leans on that clash producing goals at both ends. Arbeloa used his pre-match press conference to say his squad are focused on securing a first Premier League win of the season at Portman Road. In the Ipswich goal, Christian Walton has just signed an extension running to 2029, though K. Scherpen is the probable starter.
Ipswich vs Fulham Predictions FAQs
When does Ipswich vs Fulham kick off?
The match kicks off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Ipswich vs Fulham being played?
The match is being played at Portman Road in Ipswich.
What competition is Ipswich vs Fulham in?
The match is a Premier League fixture.
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