Ipswich vs Bournemouth prediction
Ipswich – Bournemouth, Premier League, Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 02:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Portman Road
Ipswich is #10 in the table (10 pts) and Bournemouth #17 (6 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Ipswich 1, draws 4, Bournemouth 1. Their last meeting, on April 2, 2025, ended Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a useful test of Ipswich’s home energy against a Bournemouth side that the market rates more highly despite its poor away return. Ipswich have been inconsistent but carry the stronger league position and should start on the front foot at Portman Road. Bournemouth bring improving all-competitions momentum, although their away defending and potential selection uncertainty leave them exposed. Expect an open contest shaped by transition defence and midfield second balls.
Predicted score and probabilities
The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.
See the full AI analysisHead-to-head analysis
This fixture has produced a notably even recent head-to-head record, with draws dominating the last six meetings. The latest Premier League encounters were close, single-goal games, reinforcing the likelihood of fine margins.
Injuries and absences
No absence is confirmed in the supplied team feed. However, external availability reporting flags several Bournemouth concerns and Jack Taylor’s return-to-training status for Ipswich; confirmation could materially change Bournemouth’s midfield and wide rotation.
Form (last 5)
Ipswich vs Bournemouth stats
| Ipswich | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 12 | 9 |
| Goals conceded | 16 | 13 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
Last meetings
- 2025-04-02Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich
- 2024-12-08Ipswich 1-2 Bournemouth
- 2015-04-03Ipswich 1-1 Bournemouth
- 2014-11-22Bournemouth 2-2 Ipswich
- 2014-04-21Ipswich 2-2 Bournemouth
- 2013-12-29Bournemouth 1-1 Ipswich

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