Ipswich vs Bournemouth Prediction

Ipswich Town host Bournemouth on 8 November 2026 at 17:00 at Portman Road. The Tractor Boys are winless in three matches after a 2-2 draw with Hull City exposed defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued them all season. Bournemouth arrive in sharp form, having won seven of their last ten matches across all competitions, including a 2-0 victory over Leeds United. The visitors won 2-1 on their previous visit to Portman Road in April 2025.

Form and H2H

Ipswich have averaged 1.70 goals scored and 2.20 goals conceded per match over their last ten games, recording three wins, two draws, and five losses at home. Bournemouth's away record stands at eight wins, zero draws, and two losses in their last ten, averaging 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 goals conceded per game. The head-to-head record between the sides shows four draws and two wins apiece since 2013, with Bournemouth's most recent victory coming 2-1 at Portman Road. Both teams have scored in 80 percent of Ipswich's matches this season. Gary O'Neil has no fresh injury concerns, while the return of midfielder Sasa Lukic provides Bournemouth with added midfield depth. Veljko Milosavljevic and Julian Araujo remain sidelined for the visitors.

Best bet

Bournemouth's defensive solidity on the road, combined with Ipswich's chronic home frailties, points to a Bournemouth win. The visitors have conceded just 0.80 goals per away match and won their last meeting at this ground. Ipswich's tendency to concede 2.20 goals per home game makes them vulnerable to Bournemouth's attacking threat. The main pick is Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 3.84 / Draw 3.72 / Away 1.92.

22Bet: Home 3.9 / Draw 3.96 / Away 1.97.