Overview
Ipswich currently sit 11th with 6 points, while Fulham are 19th with just 2 points after 5 matches in the 2026 season. Ipswich have scored 1.4 goals per game and conceded 2.2, with an xG of 1.52 for and 1.97 against, indicating defensive struggles. Fulham, despite their low points, show a slightly higher xG at 1.81 but concede 2.08 per game, reflecting defensive vulnerabilities. Possession favors Fulham at 54.4%, but Ipswich have a higher corner rate relative to total match corners, suggesting more set-piece opportunities.
Form & xG
Ipswich's recent form is LWLLW with 60% BTTS and Over 2.5 matches, while Fulham are DDLLL with the same BTTS rate but only 40% Over 2.5. Ipswich's xG of 1.52 and xGA 1.97 per game reflect a slight underperformance in attack and defensive frailty, while Fulham's xG 1.81 vs xGA 2.08 shows a similar pattern. Both teams concede over 2 goals per game, suggesting a high-scoring encounter, consistent with recent H2H with multiple 2+ goal matches.
Team News & Key Players
Ipswich's Leif Davis stands out with 2 goals, 1.2 shots and 0.8 key passes per 90, showing attacking threat from defense. Julio Enciso offers creativity with 3.47 shots/90 and 1.3 key passes. Fulham's Joshua King leads with 1 goal, 2.94 shots and 1.6 on target per 90, while Alex Iwobi provides 2.47 key passes/90. Both sides have players with high tackle and foul rates, indicating physical contests ahead.
Stats & Betting Angles
Ipswich have 0 clean sheets so far, conceding 2.2 goals per game, while Fulham have kept 20% clean sheets this season but conceded 1.6 goals per game. Both teams have a 60% BTTS rate, supporting a 'Both Teams To Score: Yes' bet. Ipswich's corner rate is 3.6 per game out of 8.8 total, while Fulham have 5.6 out of 10.8, indicating set-piece chances that could influence goals. Over 2.5 goals is more likely given Ipswich's and Fulham's defensive records.
Verdict
Given Ipswich’s better form, Fulham’s defensive issues, and both teams’ high goals conceded per game, a close, high-scoring match is expected. The 2-1 scoreline fits the pattern of recent encounters and the statistical profiles: Ipswich scoring slightly more with Leif Davis and Enciso active, Fulham’s King posing a threat. BTTS and Over 2.5 goals align with both teams conceding around 2 goals per game and the 60% BTTS rate.





































































































