Bournemouth Looks to Extend Dominance Over Struggling Ipswich Town

AFC Bournemouth will host Ipswich Town at Vitality Stadium this Wednesday in a Premier League clash where the hosts look to solidify their top-half status, while the visitors desperately seek points to avoid relegation concerns.

Currently positioned mid-table, Bournemouth (12-8-9) enters the fixture with a solid record, boasting a goal differential of +12 after netting 48 goals and conceding 36. Their expected goals (xG) tally stands at 52.9, indicating strong attacking intent throughout the campaign. Defensively, the Cherries have held opponents to just 1.24 goals per match, registering six clean sheets this season. Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to start between the posts, having delivered a save percentage of 74.6% over the campaign.

Bournemouth’s disciplined play is reflected in their 74 yellow cards and only a single red card all season, maintaining composure while competing aggressively. With 44 points earned so far, they average 1.52 points per game and rank 18th among Europe’s top five leagues in total assists with 36.

On the other side, Ipswich Town (3-8-18) continues to struggle in its top-flight campaign. The Tractor Boys have managed just 28 goals all season, with an xG of 27.1, a figure that mirrors their actual output but underscores their lack of finishing quality. Their defensive woes are more alarming, having conceded 62 goals and ranking near the bottom of European football in goals allowed per 90 minutes (2.14). Their save percentage stands at just 61.5%, with only two clean sheets to show for their efforts.

Alex Palmer, the likely starting goalkeeper for Ipswich, has had a rough run in his limited starts, conceding 13 goals across five appearances and failing to register a single clean sheet.

Offensively, Bournemouth will look to Dutch midfielder Justin Kluivert to provide a spark. With 62 goals and 38 assists over his professional career, Kluivert continues to be a reliable creative force. Ipswich, meanwhile, will rely on Liam Delap to provide a much-needed breakthrough. The English forward has netted 23 goals in his young career and will be key to any attacking momentum Ipswich can muster.

Bournemouth enters this matchup as clear favorites, not only because of home advantage but due to their superior form, both offensively and defensively. Ipswich Town will need a near-perfect performance to challenge the Cherries and turn around what has been a difficult campaign.

Final Prediction: Bournemouth 3 – 1 Ipswich Town