Arsenal have won every match this season and travel to a vulnerable opponent: Ipswich Town vs Arsenal prediction
The EFL Cup third-round match between Ipswich Town and Arsenal will take place on 15 September at Portman Road. The hosts have already eliminated Leicester in this competition, while the reigning English champions enter at this stage and head into the fixture with a perfect winning record.
Ipswich Town: impressive attack but too many goals conceded
Gary O'Neil's side reached the third round after a 3-1 victory over Leicester. Ipswich then endured difficult matches against Manchester United and Liverpool, but managed to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 in their most recent fixture thanks to Zian Flemming's 90th-minute goal.
Defence remains the main problem, with the team conceding nine goals in their last three matches and still without a single clean sheet this season. Against an attack of such quality, that could prove decisive.
Arsenal: six matches, six victories
Mikel Arteta's side have started the season without a single setback. Arsenal have won all six of their competitive matches, including victories over Manchester City, Chelsea, Napoli and Sunderland.
Their defensive performances have been particularly impressive, with the London side keeping clean sheets in five of their six matches. The depth of the squad also allows Arteta to rotate heavily without a critical drop in quality.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Arsenal have won all six of their competitive matches this season.
- Ipswich have conceded nine goals in their last three matches and are yet to keep a clean sheet this season.
- In the 2024/25 season, Arsenal beat Ipswich twice in the Premier League — 1-0 at home and 4-0 away.
Even the visitors' reserves look significantly stronger: Ipswich Town vs Arsenal prediction
Ipswich are capable of creating chances at home, but their defence remains far too vulnerable. Even with rotation, Arsenal should have enough quality to threaten the opposition goal regularly.
The London side are much more consistent without the ball and rarely make serious defensive mistakes. If the visitors maintain their current level of concentration, they should progress without too many problems.
