Key Facts
- Ipswich is in 11th place, Fulham in 19th; for Fulham, which is still winless, the goal is to close the gap on the mid-table teams.
- Ipswich has won only once in its last five games; the 0-1 loss at Everton shows why its higher ranking doesn’t make it a clear favorite.
- Ipswich has failed to score in two of its last five games; combined with Fatawu’s suspension, this supports the “Both Teams to Score: No” bet.
Match Preview
Three games without a loss, but still no win in the Premier League: For Fulham, the start of the season has been a mixed bag. On Saturday, Álvaro Arbeloa’s team will visit Ipswich at Portman Road. After a mixed start, Gary O’Neil’s team sits in 11th place in the standings, while Fulham is in 19th. The last recorded competitive match between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
- Venue: Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich
- Date and Time: October 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 6)
On the betting market, Fulham is considered the slight favorite. Fulham’s unbeaten streak across all competitions is the strongest argument against betting on Ipswich. Fulham has been drawing frequently lately, while Ipswich has failed to score in two league matches.
Ipswich Form & Record Check
Ipswich lost its most recent Premier League match 0–1 at Everton FC. Prior to that, O’Neill’s team beat Crystal Palace 3–2 in the league before losing 2–4 to Arsenal in the League Cup. Against Crystal Palace, Ipswich proved it can win close games. However, goals are harder to come by against stronger defenses. Daizen Maeda could replace Fatawu. With his pressing, he could help keep Fulham’s left flank in check.
Fulham Form & Record Check
Fulham’s most recent Premier League match ended in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, following a 0-0 draw at Liverpool. These results suggest that Arbeloa’s team is tougher to beat. However, the League Cup victory at West Ham United remains their only win in the five listed matches across all competitions. Josh King can carry the ball forward and initiate attacks, but Fulham’s five league goals leave little room for error. It remains questionable whether Tom Cairney will be fit.
Ipswich vs. Fulham Head-to-Head & Statistics
In the last 12 recorded competitive matches, Fulham has won six times and Ipswich three times. Three matches ended in a draw. The two most recent Premier League clashes also ended in draws: in 2025, the score was 2–2, and in 2024, the match ended 1–1. However, Fulham has scored in all 12 matches, so a game without a goal from the visitors would be unusual. “Both teams to score: No” is still a possibility, though, if Ipswich fails to score. Given the head-to-head record, that’s the riskier goal bet.
