Ipswich vs Everton Predicted Lineups: Premier League

11:46am on Thursday 17th October 2024
By Jake Skudder

Ipswich Town take on Everton in a crucial Premier League encounter, with both teams needing a positive result to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Ipswich, newly promoted, have shown flashes of resilience but are still searching for their first home win of the season. Everton, on the other hand, have stabilised somewhat after a difficult start, going unbeaten in their last three matches.

Both teams will be eager to claim the three points, knowing that a win could significantly ease early-season pressure. Let's take a look at the predicted lineups for both sides in this intriguing clash.

Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup

Ipswich are expected to stick with their favoured 4-2-3-1 formation under Kieran McKenna. In goal, Arijanet Muric is likely to start, while the defence will be led by Jacob Greaves and Dara O'Shea, with Leif Davis and Kyle Johnson operating as full-backs. In midfield, captain Sam Morsy is a key figure alongside Matt Phillips, although Morsy will need to be cautious, as a booking would see him miss their next fixture.

Out wide, the battle for places will continue, with Wes Burns and Jack Clarke starting against West Ham, though Chiedozie Ogbene and Sammie Szmodics will be pushing for inclusion. Up front, Liam Delap remains Ipswich’s main threat, having scored four goals already this season.

Ipswich Predicted Lineup to face Everton

Muric; Johnson, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Phillips, Burns, Hutchinson, Clarke; Delap.

Here is how the side last lined up

Everton Predicted Lineup

Everton will likely field a similar 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jordan Pickford between the sticks. Defensive stability has been a concern for the Toffees, especially with full-backs Séamus Coleman, Nathan Patterson, and Vitaliy Mykolenko unavailable. As a result, James Garner could once again fill in at right-back, alongside Michael Keane, James Tarkowski, and Ashley Young.

In midfield, Abdoulaye Doucouré and Orel Mangala will form a strong partnership, while Dwight McNeil and Jack Harrison will provide width. Up front, Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains Everton's focal point, aiming to add to his goal tally against Ipswich.