Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, December 8, 2024
Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth Preview
- Tournament: English Premier League
- Date: Sunday, December 8
- Kick-off Time: 02:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.
AFC Bournemouth are set to be hosted by Ipswich Town now after their surprise win against English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspurs. This is scheduled to be the 15th league game for both sides this season, with both teams having exact opposite teams at this moment.
Ipswich Town faced two back-to-back defeats forcing their way back to the relegation zone, just when things were looking to get better for them. They are now in the 18th spot with just nine points in 14 games. If they don’t start escalating their performance now, the 2025-2026 season will be one without them at the English top tier.
AFC Bournemouth are surprising all with their exceptional play, helping them earn a 9th spot with 21 points in just 14 games. They are marching up, and have defeated a big six in their last game. So, the morale is expected to be high, and they ought to be the favourites in this fixture.
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Ipswich Town Team News
Ipswich Town are expected to miss Chiedozie Ogbene, George Hirst, Janoi Donacien, and Axel Tuanzebe, all for injuries. This would make Kieran McKenna have limited options to fight with against a team in good form.
AFC Bournemouth Team News
AFC Bournemouth are also having some injury concerns, with Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, Lewis Cook and Julian Araujo set to miss the game with injury concerns looming. However, this shouldn’t bother Andoni Iraola much for this game, as he has able subs.
Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineups
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Muric
Defenders: O’Shea, Clarke, Greaves, Davis
Midfielders: Morsy, Cajuste, Burns, Clarke, Delap
Forwards: Hutchinson
AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Kepa
Defenders: Smith, Zabarnyi, Kerkez, Huijsen
Midfielders: Christie, Adams, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo
Forward: Evanilson
Head-to-Head Record
Ipswich Town and AFC Bournemouth have met a total of 38 times to date. In those meetings, Ipswich Town won 14 games, whereas AFC Bournemouth won only 11 games. 13 games ended in a draw. Records indicate that both sides have had a close rivalry.
Key Players to Watch in Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth
Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town)
The new arrival from Burnley has been a regular at the side’s back-line. He has done a decent job, except for the ones against West Ham United and Brentford FC. His good defending has been one of the prime reasons for the club to concede 25 goals, and not more than that.
Now, playing against AFC Bournemouth, who have a fairly sound attack, it should be tough. But he needs to stay attentive at the back and help his back-line concede as little as possible. He needs to mark Kluivert and Evanilson well.
Milos Kerkez (AFC Bournemouth)
The left-back has been one of the most consistent defenders in the side. He was the prime reason for that win against Manchester City in November, his two assists stunned Pep Guardiola’s defending champions. If he manages to give a classy performance here too, the score-line would be too highly in their favour.
He should also try to score one when facing this leaky defense but even assists would be fine for the club to capitalize on and aim high on the table. The 21-year-old should however know to keep his calm, as he has two yellows already.
Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction
AFC Bournemouth should be winning this one without much trouble, the win against Tottenham Hotspur should be a morale booster for this one. Also, Ipswich Town has a very weak attack, so a chance of a fight-back, playing at home can also be neglected in this game from the hosts.
Predicted Score: Ipswich Town 2-4 AFC Bournemouth
Where to Watch Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth?
A. The Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth game will be played on Sunday, December 8 at the Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.
Q. Where to watch Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth?
A. The predicted score for Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth is Ipswich Town 2-4 AFC Bournemouth.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth?
A. Ipswich Town and AFC Bournemouth have met a total of 38 times to date. In those meetings, Ipswich Town won 14 games, whereas AFC Bournemouth won only 11 games. 13 games ended in a draw.