Ipswich vs Bournemouth Lineups, Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

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Ipswich vs Bournemouth Match Summary

Bournemouth bring a seven-game winning run across all competitions to Portman Road on Sunday, and Ipswich get the first crack at stopping it in this English Premier League matchup.

Gary O'Neil's Ipswich are doing fine back in the top flight, sitting four points clear of the drop. Portman Road has been a tough stop, with just one home defeat this season.

Marco Rose's Bournemouth were in the relegation zone just three weeks ago. Now they arrive buzzing after a comeback win at Sparta Prague in the Europa League on Thursday.

Draws have been the norm in this matchup — four of them in previous meetings. Bournemouth can climb into a European spot before the break with a win.

Ipswich vs Bournemouth Form

Ipswich have won just three of their nine Premier League games since returning to the top flight, but the Tractor Boys stay hard to put away. Their last outing was a draw at Hull, and their best trait is coming back from losing positions. Julio Enciso, back on a permanent deal after his earlier loan spell, pulls the strings behind Emersonn.

Bournemouth are flying. They've won seven straight in all competitions, including that comeback at Sparta Prague in the Europa League. Domestically, they've won their last three Premier League matches without conceding, leading at halftime every time. Through balls are their calling card, and Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier sit at the heart of that supply line behind Evanilson.

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Ipswich vs Bournemouth Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Ipswich: Saša Lukić (Injured/doubtful)

Bournemouth: Alex Tóth (Injured/out), Julián Araujo (Injured/out), Alex Scott (Injured/doubtful)

Ipswich

Saša Lukić is pushing to return after a groin injury kept him out of the last three games. Beyond that, Ipswich have no other injury concerns and could name an unchanged side from the one that started the draw at Hull.

Bournemouth

Alex Scott is closing in on a return from the thigh injury that has sidelined him since the last international break, while Alex Tóth and Julián Araujo are out injured. Rose's main headache is who partners Tyler Adams in midfield — Ryan Christie got the nod against Leeds last weekend, but both he and Lewis Cook started in Europe on Thursday.

Ipswich vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineup

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Kjell Scherpen, Leif Davis, Dara O'Shea, Issa Diop, Abdoul Ouattara, Florentino, Exequiel Palacios, Jaden Philogene, Julio Enciso, Abdul Fatawu, Emersonn

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Djordje Petrovic, Adrien Truffert, António Silva, James Hill, Adam Smith, Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams, Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Rayan, Evanilson

Ipswich vs Bournemouth Key Stats & Match Facts

• Bournemouth have won their last three Premier League matches, and they were ahead at halftime in each of them.
• Bournemouth have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three Premier League matches.
• Bournemouth have scored at least two goals in each of their last three Premier League matches.
• Four of the previous meetings between these sides have ended in draws. Ipswich and Bournemouth have one win apiece.
• Ipswich have lost just once at home this season.

Ipswich vs Bournemouth Talking Points

O'Neil's reunion adds some spice. He guided Bournemouth to Premier League safety before leaving, and this is his first meeting with the Cherries as Ipswich head coach. The bigger story is fatigue. Bournemouth will have played at Sparta Prague less than 72 hours before kickoff, and Rose still has to decide who partners Tyler Adams in midfield. Tactically, the matchup tilts toward the visitors.

Bournemouth's best weapon is creating chances with through balls, and defending through balls and counterattacks is exactly where Ipswich struggle. Ipswich's answer is resilience, because coming back from losing positions is their standout strength. Our Ipswich vs Bournemouth prediction: Bournemouth edge it 2-1, though Ipswich's knack for fighting back should keep this one live deep into the second half.

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Ipswich vs Bournemouth Predictions FAQs

When is the Ipswich vs Bournemouth Premier League game?

The match is on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET (6:00 a.m. PT).

Where is Ipswich vs Bournemouth being played?

The match is being played at Portman Road.

Who is missing from the Ipswich vs Bournemouth team news?

For Ipswich, Saša Lukić is doubtful. For Bournemouth, Alex Tóth and Julián Araujo are injured, and Alex Scott is doubtful.

What is the Ipswich vs Bournemouth prediction?

Ipswich have lost only once at home this season, while Bournemouth have won their last seven matches in all competitions and will have played in Europe less than 72 hours before kickoff. On this form, the contest looks close, with Bournemouth's momentum a key factor against Ipswich's home record.

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