Arsenal vs Ipswich prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 27, 2024
The 18th round of the English Premier League will conclude with a match in London, where Arsenal will host Ipswich at the Emirates. Here’s a suggested bet on the number of goals in this game with solid chances for success.
Match preview
The Gunners delivered a spectacular performance in the last round, thrashing Crystal Palace 5-1 away. This marked Arsenal's biggest win of the current Premier League season and ended a brief run of draws — previously 1-1 with Fulham and 0-0 with Everton.
Arsenal are now on a seven-match unbeaten streak, with four wins during this run. This consistent form has solidified their position in third place in the league standings. They trail league leaders Liverpool by eight points, though the Merseyside club has played one game more.
Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich side, on the other hand, suffered a devastating 0-4 home loss to Newcastle in the previous round, marking their heaviest defeat since their return to the Premier League. Unfortunately, this result fits into a larger negative trend — four losses in their last five league matches.
The only bright spot in this stretch was a narrow 2-1 victory over Wolves. Ipswich currently sit in 19th place, second from the bottom, but remain within touching distance of safety, being just two points away from 17th place. In eight away matches this season, the Tractor Boys have secured only two wins while losing four times. However, both victories came in their last three road games.
Probable lineups
- Arsenal: Raya – Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly – Ødegaard, Partey, Havertz – Martinelli, Jesus, Trossard
- Ipswich: Muric, Davis, Johnson, Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Burgess, Smodic, Hutchinson, Cajuste, Morsy, Al-Hamadi
Match facts and head-to-head history
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet landed in Ipswich’s last three matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet hit in three of Arsenal’s last five games.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet also landed in three of Arsenal’s last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers give Ipswich almost no chance, with odds for an Arsenal win set at a low 1.15. We believe the Gunners will secure a confident victory. Our suggested bet here is "Total Over 3.0" with odds of 1.58.
