Ipswich vs Bournemouth prediction, lineups, bet builder tips and odds. Find best bets and standout prices before the Premier League clash at Portman Road.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 8 November 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Portman Road |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Cricket |
Ipswich vs Bournemouth brings one of the Premier League's in-form sides to Portman Road on Sunday afternoon, and it looks a stiff test for the hosts.
Gary O'Neil's Ipswich have won just three of their nine top-flight games since returning. They sit four points clear of the drop, though, and Portman Road has been a tough place to visit.
Marco Rose's Bournemouth arrive on a run of seven straight wins in all competitions, capped by a comeback victory at Sparta Prague. Three weeks ago they were in the relegation zone.
Previous meetings between the clubs have produced four draws and one win apiece. For the Cherries, three more points could send them into the break in a European spot.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth Form
Ipswich have won four of their last 10 matches against all opponents, which is respectable rather than spectacular. Their standout trait is coming back from losing positions, so they rarely lie down. Julio Enciso is the creative heartbeat behind Emersonn, and the hosts carry a genuine goal threat even on days when they are second best.
Bournemouth have won their last three Premier League matches and kept a clean sheet in each of them. The Europa League has been just as kind, with wins over AC Milan and Sparta Prague in a perfect start. Evanilson leads the line in red-hot scoring form, and he is the man Ipswich must keep quiet.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Ipswich: Saša Lukić (Injured/doubtful)
Bournemouth: Alex Tóth (Injured/out), Julián Araujo (Injured/out), Alex Scott (Injured/doubtful)
Ipswich
Saša Lukić is hoping to return after a groin injury kept him out of the last three games. Beyond that, Ipswich have no injury concerns and could name an unchanged side from the team that started the draw at Hull.
Bournemouth
Alex Tóth and Julián Araujo are both injured, while Alex Scott is closing in on a return from a thigh problem. Marco Rose's main headache is who partners Tyler Adams in the engine room. Ryan Christie got the nod against Leeds, but both he and Lewis Cook started in Europe on Thursday.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineup
Ipswich
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Kjell Scherpen; Abdoul Ouattara, Dara O'Shea, Issa Diop, Leif Davis; Florentino, Exequiel Palacios; Abdul Fatawu, Julio Enciso, Jaden Philogene; Emersonn
Bournemouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Djordje Petrovic; Adam Smith, James Hill, António Silva, Adrien Truffert; Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams; Rayan, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier; Evanilson
Ipswich vs Bournemouth Key Stats & Match Facts
Evanilson has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 5 appearances (Premier League).
Evanilson has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 4 appearances (Premier League).
Julio Enciso has attempted 2+ shots in 8 of his last 9 appearances (Premier League).
Ryan Christie has been carded in 3 of his last 4 appearances (Premier League).
Abdoul Ouattara has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances (Premier League).
Ipswich vs Bournemouth Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth. The Cherries are clear favourites at 20/21 (Coral) in the Ipswich vs Bournemouth betting odds, and they have been backed in since the market opened. Ipswich have enough about them to find the net, but they struggle to defend counter-attacks and through balls, which is exactly how Bournemouth like to hurt teams.
Best Bets
Bournemouth to win at Portman Road in the Win Market. Bournemouth are 8th in the table and have been winning at both half-time and full-time in each of their last three Premier League games. That is a side who know how to get the job done, and a trip to a stubborn Ipswich is a test they look well equipped to pass.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Bournemouth have scored at least twice in each of their last three Premier League matches, and Ipswich keep coming back at you, so this does not look like a fixture that stays quiet. Our 1-2 call lands this bet on its own.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth Bet Builder
Our Ipswich vs Bournemouth bet builder tips lean on the Cherries' attack, combining Evanilson to score, a Tyler Adams card, Julio Enciso shots and Bournemouth Over 1.5 away goals.
Evanilson to score anytime. The striker has scored in 4 of his last 4 Premier League appearances, and he is the focal point of everything Bournemouth do going forward.
Tyler Adams to be shown a card. In the Premier League, the midfielder has been booked in 3 of the last 4 games he has played, and an aggressive Bournemouth engine room makes it a busy afternoon.
Julio Enciso Over 2.5 player shots. Enciso has tried his luck at least three times in 6 of the last 9 Premier League games he has featured in, and Ipswich like a pop from distance.
Bournemouth Over 1.5 total away goals. This leg has landed in each of the Cherries' last three outings, and it sits neatly alongside our 1-2 prediction.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/1 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.
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Ipswich vs Bournemouth Talking Points
Gary O'Neil faces the club he once guided to Premier League safety, and he has spoken about his plan to disrupt the Cherries' momentum at Portman Road. The real question is legs. Bournemouth will have played in Europe less than 72 hours earlier, and Ipswich have been hard to beat at home this season, so the Ipswich vs Bournemouth lineups are worth watching for signs of rotation. Even so, a side that has won 7 of their last 10 matches has the belief to come through a messy afternoon.
Ipswich vs Bournemouth Predictions FAQs
When is Ipswich vs Bournemouth kicking off?
Ipswich vs Bournemouth kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Ipswich vs Bournemouth being played?
Ipswich vs Bournemouth is being played at Portman Road.
Where can I watch Ipswich vs Bournemouth on TV?
Ipswich vs Bournemouth can be watched on Sky Sports Cricket.
What competition is Ipswich vs Bournemouth in?
Ipswich vs Bournemouth is a Premier League match in the 2026/2027 season.
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