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West Ham vs Ipswich Prediction: Hammers look to end wretched winless run

West Ham and Ipswich have just one win between them in the Premier League this season

 
12:58pm on Thursday 3rd October 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Both West Ham and Ipswich are desperate for a win this weekend as they face each other at the London Stadium.

They have just one victory between them in the Premier League this season so will be looking to end respective winless runs.

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West Ham Recent Form

West Ham's solitary Premier League win came in the second fixture of the campaign when they won 2-0 away at Crystal Palace. In their remaining five games they have lost against Aston Villa, Man City and Chelsea and drawn with Fulham and Brentford.

In the League Cup, they were unceremoniously dumped out of the competition after a 5-1 loss away at Liverpool.

West Ham Injury News

Niclas Fullkrug hasn't played since the last international break and although he is close to a return, this weekend will probably come too early.

Edson Alvarez is available for selection again after serving a suspension.

Last West Ham Lineup

Here's how West Ham lined up against Brentford.

Ipswich Recent Form

Ipswich are yet to taste victory since being promoted and lost their first two games against Liverpool and Manchester City.

They are unbeaten in four games, though, having drawn with Fulham, Brighton, Southampton and Aston Villa.

Ipswich Injury News

Nathan Broadhead is yet to feature this season but is on the cusp of a return from a thigh problem.

Janoi Donacien is definitely out and Harry Clarke is a major doubt.

Last Ipswich Lineup

Here's how Ipswich lined up against Aston Villa.

West Ham vs Ipswich - who is the referee and VAR?

Referee: Anthony Taylor

Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn

Fourth official: Andrew Kitchen

VAR: Darren England

Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger

West Ham - Player To Watch

West Ham have struggled in front of goal this season, to the point where midfielder Tomas Soucek is their top scorer with two. He scored the vital equaliser in the last game versus Brentford.

29 yrs - DM, AM (C) - West Ham
75
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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Played matches
6
2
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Shots P90
3.18
Duels won P90
6.60
Successful passing %
78%
Final third passes P90
9.54

Ipswich - Player To Watch

Liam Delap scored two in the last game versus Aston Villa and that's the first time this season an Ipswich player has scored more than once in a match.

West Ham vs Ipswich - Prediction

Neither side have been lighting up games recently, while Ipswich have become draw specialists, so this one seems a likely draw.

Scoreline prediction - West Ham 1-1 Ipswich

West Ham vs Ipswich - Betting Tips

Under 2.5 Goals Scored

- Three out of Ipswich's last four games have ended with two goals or less scored

- West Ham have scored just two goals in their last three games

Both Teams to Score

- Both teams have scored in four of Ipswich's last five games

- Both teams have scored in four of West Ham's last five games

Match statistics

West Ham
Statistics
Ipswich
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
4
8
Draws
6
7
Losses
10
5
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
24
34
Goals Per Game
1.20
1.70
More > 2.5 Goals
11
10
More > 3 Goals
8
8
Scored First in a Match
5
13
Scored Both Halves
3
8
Won More > 1 Goal
2
4
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
43
25
Did Not Score
4
4
Both Teams Scored
14
12
Kept Clean Sheet
2
6
Won Without Conceding
2
4
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
568
524
Possession
40
39
Passes
372
345
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
12
14
Shots on Target
3.85
5.35
Goals out of Shots
0.12
0.15
Crosses
18
13
Offsides
2.07
2.17
Penalties
0.10
0.00
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.10
0.30
Tackles Won
8.33
9.33
Clearances
21
27
Interceptions
8.50
9.00
Own Goals
0.10
0.00
Aerials Won
14
13
Total Shots Conceded
18
11
Shots on Target Conceded
6.65
3.95
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.13
0.14
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
12
13
Yellow Cards
2.20
2.30
Red Cards
0.00
0.00

Injuries

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In suspension danger

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