Ipswich host Fulham at Portman Road in Premier League matchweek six on 10 October. The promoted hosts seek a third win, while the visitors are still chasing their first league victory.

Ipswich without suspended Fatawu

Gary O’Neil’s side have taken six points from five matches, but Fatawu’s suspension removes an important outlet on the right. Jack Taylor remains a knee injury doubt, reducing the midfield options behind Julio Enciso and the wide attackers.

Ipswich’s seven league goals show they can threaten, although the 1-0 defeat at Everton exposed the cost of missed opportunities.

Leif Davis against Timothy Castagne is the key wide contest: support from Davis gives the hosts another route forward without their suspended winger.

Ipswich predicted lineup vs Fulham (4-2-3-1): Walton; Furlong, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Florentino, Palacios; Philogene, Enciso, Maeda; Emersonn.

Fulham follow three opening defeats with two league draws

Álvaro Arbeloa’s side have stopped their opening run of three league defeats with two draws. Pairing Sander Berge and Shea Charles has given Alex Iwobi licence to operate further forward, where his movement can test the space behind Ipswich’s midfield.

Fulham have scored five league goals, so Gonzalo García needs support rather than isolation against Dara O’Shea.

Kenny Tete remains a concussion doubt, favouring Timothy Castagne at right-back, while Tom Cairney’s knee problem limits the midfield depth. Berge and Charles therefore carry more responsibility for keeping possession.

Fulham predicted lineup vs Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Charles; Bobb, Iwobi, Kevin; García.

Ipswich vs Fulham Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Fulham or Draw — Double Chance X2
  • Odds: 1.47 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Ipswich 1-1 Fulham
  • 22Bet Booking Code: AG6NC

Key stats:

  • Ipswich have conceded 11 goals in their first five league games.
  • Fulham have taken two points from their last two league matches.
  • Fulham twice recovered to draw 2-2 in January 2025.

Fulham’s five league goals offer a threat against an Ipswich defence conceding 2.2 goals per match. Fulham have also conceded just once across their last two league games. At 1.47, X2 covers a Fulham win or a draw.

Those recent draws provide a reason to prefer X2 over the away win at 2.44 in this Premier League encounter. However, Fulham remain without a league victory, while Ipswich have won two of their five matches. An Ipswich win would lose the bet.

Ipswich vs Fulham Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Draw
  • Odds: 3.50 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: GARNC

The draw at 3.50 carries a 28.6% implied probability, leaving room for Fulham’s defensive recovery to be underrated. Two consecutive draws suggest their opening defeats overstate the current gap between these sides. Five league goals also make a decisive away victory less convincing than shared points.

Ipswich’s two league wins give the hosts enough attacking credibility to resist Fulham’s slight favouritism. That balance makes a draw more attractive than either outright result at the supplied prices, with 1-1 the strongest scoreline.

Verdict: Fulham or Draw (1.47 — Ipswich 1-1 Fulham.)