Ipswich host Everton at Portman Road in an early crucial clash at the foot of the Premier League table.
Victory would see Ipswich or Everton climb to 15th in the table if Leicester loses elsewhere.
Team News
Ipswich could welcome Jens Cajuste (knee), Nathan Broadhead (hamstring) and Harry Clarke (Achilles) into contention.
Axel Tuanzebe (hand) and Ali Al Hamadi (knock) remain sidelined.
Everton could welcome Vitaliy Mykolenko and Jarrad Branthwaite back, after the pair sat out the goalless draw against Newcastle due to knocks.
Seamus Coleman (ankle) could return but Nathan Patterson (hamstring), Armando Broja and Youssef Chermiti (both foot) remain absent.
When is Kick-Off?
Ipswich host Everton at Portman Road on Saturday 19 October at 3pm BST, untelevised live in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Ipswich are unbeaten in four of their last six Premier League meetings against Everton (W3, D1, L2).
- Everton have claimed seven points in their last five top-flight visits to Ipswich (W2, D1, L2).
- Ipswich have kept clean sheets in three of their last four Premier League meetings against Everton (W3, D1).
- All three of Ipswich’s goals at home this season have been scored by Liam Delap.
- Everton are looking to avoid defeat in four consecutive league games for the first time since a five-match run between April – May 2024.
Prediction
With a fortnight off to reset following their defensive meltdown at West Ham with poor marking of four conceded goals – despite a strong initial response, Ipswich know that this is must-win if want to kick on in their bid to stay up.
Everton likewise know that this is must-win themselves given their own struggles but they’ve found form, which was evidenced in a well-earned draw against Newcastle with some dirty defending amidst wasteful end product.
I however do feel that both teams will come out with their attacking best because a win here could be crucial come end of season, so a draw feels like the likely outcome.
Prediction: Ipswich 1-1 Everton
Result: Ipswich 0-2 Everton