Football Prediction | Everton vs Ipswich Town | English Premier League | May 03 – Will Ipswich Drag Everton Back Into the Relegation Mire?

Premier League action continues as Everton hosts Ipswich Town at Goodison Park on Saturday, May 3. Under Sean Dyche’s guidance, Everton will look to use their physicality and home advantage to collect crucial points. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town will hope to capitalize on Everton’s inconsistencies and pull off a surprise win in their battle for league survival.

Everton vs Ipswich Town Form Guide

Everton

Everton have leaned heavily on their aerial strength this season, using direct balls and crosses to create opportunities. Players like Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye have contributed with goals and assists, but Everton’s major concerns remain their inability to finish chances consistently and to defend skillful attacks. Maintaining possession has also been a notable weakness, which Ipswich could exploit.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town, under Kieran McKenna, have shown fighting spirit but struggle with defensive organization, particularly against set pieces and skillful players. Liam Delap’s sharp finishing has been a rare highlight for Ipswich, while Jack Clarke continues to add craft and composure in an otherwise turbulent campaign. However, their tendency to commit fouls in dangerous areas and defensive frailties could be problematic against Everton’s physical style. 

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Everton vs Ipswich Town Key Battles:

Iliman Ndiaye vs Liam Delap

Ndiaye, Everton’s top scorer with 7 goals, will be tasked with leading the line against Ipswich’s defense. On the other hand, Delap, with 12 goals to his name, will look to trouble Everton’s backline and add to his impressive tally.

Idrissa Gana Gueye vs Jack Clarke

In midfield, Gueye’s ball-winning abilities and occasional goal contributions will be crucial for Everton, while Clarke’s 4 goal contributions this season underline his importance to Ipswich’s attacking play.

Everton vs Ipswich Town Tactical Outlook

Everton will likely play to their advantages, using long balls, crosses, and wide play to stretch Ipswich’s defense. Sean Dyche will probably look for physical tussles and set-pieces to help create opportunities to score.

Ipswich will likely adopt a counter-attacking approach, relying on quick transitions and long shots. However, their defensive vulnerabilities, especially from set-pieces and through ball attacks, will need to be addressed if they are to stand a chance at Goodison Park. 

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Head-to-Head Encounters

When it comes to the history of Everton and Ipswich Town, we are relatively limited. The head-to-head sees Everton lead the way with 1 win and Ipswich yet to record a victory. The bookmakers have Everton as favorites for this match, but Ipswich will back themselves to spring a surprise as Everton have struggled in areas this season. 

Injury News and Suspensions

Everton

Everton have been hindered by several injuries. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is sidelined with a hamstring issue, but fear not—he’s slated for a return by early May. James Tarkowski is recovering from a hamstring issue, which will keep him out until mid-July. Jesper Lindstrøm is aiming to return from a groin injury in early August. Orel Mangala remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury and will not return until mid-October.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town have a number of players unavailable. Both Leif Davis and Ben Johnson are suspended for the upcoming fixture. Arijanet Muric is recovering from a shoulder injury and Chiedozie Ogbene from an Achilles tendon injury, both players projected return is early May. Conor Townsend (hamstring) and Jaden Philogene-Bidace (medial collateral ligament) as well as Sammie Szmodics (ankle) recovery dates range in early to mid-May. Kalvin Phillips has some sort of knock, but is expected to return in early May. Nathan Broadhead has a thigh injury and is not expected back until late May, whilst Wes Burns is out with a cruciate ligament injury and is projected to return in mid-October.

Everton vs. Ipswich Town Possible Playing Squad

Everton

Pickford (GK), Patterson, Branthwaite, O’Brien, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, Doucouré, Harrison, Ndiaye, Beto.

Ipswich Town

Palmer (GK), O’Shea, Woolfenden, Burgess, Greaves, Johnson, Morsy, Taylor, Clarke, Enciso, Delap.

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Despite Everton’s home advantage, Ipswich Town’s aggressive style and ability to exploit defensive weaknesses could give them a surprising edge. It is expected to be a tightly contested match with moments of drama at both ends.

Score Prediction

A 2-1 victory for Ipswich Town seems plausible, with Delap playing a key role in a spirited away performance at Goodison Park. 

Disclaimer: This Football prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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