Fulham vs Ipswich prediction, betting tips and odds: Tractor Boys can stand firm

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Where to watch Fulham vs Ipswich

You can watch Fulham vs Ipswich in the Premier League at 2pm on Sunday, January 5, live on Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

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Fulham vs Ipswich odds

Here are the latest odds ahead of Fulham vs Ipswich in the Premier League on Sunday 5th January

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Fulham vs Ipswich predictions

Ipswich gave their Premier League survival hopes a significant boost with a shock 2-0 home victory over Chelsea in their final game of 2024 and the Tractor Boys may be able to start the new year on a high note at highflying Fulham.

Kieran McKenna’s side remain in the relegation places but that surprise success over the Blues has kept them within hailing distance of those above and victory at Tottenham in November further highlights that they have no problem playing the role of the underdog.

Ipswich have also battled to draws against Manchester United, Aston Villa and Brighton this season while the home fixture between these two at Portman Road at the beginning of the season ended 1-1, with Adama Traore cancelling out Liam Delap’s opener.

Even in five of Ipswich’s last six defeats, which include away trips to top-four pair Nottingham Forest and Arsenal, they have been beaten only by a single goal and they remain extremely competitive despite their league position.

So there is plenty of hope that the Suffolk side can avoid defeat at Craven Cottage, where Fulham have played out three straight draws against Arsenal, Southampton and Bournemouth.

It has been a tremendous season for the Cottagers, who started the weekend eighth and only three points behind fifth-placed Newcastle.

However, Marco Silva’s men have only two wins in their last eight games and have played out five stalemates in that period.

Only Brighton have drawn more matches than Fulham in the top flight this season which could hamper their push to qualify for Europe, and the Tractor Boys may prove to be another thorn in their side.

Key stat

Fulham have dropped a league-high 19 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season.

Fulham vs Ipswich team news

Fulham
Sander Berge has not yet fully recovered while Harrison Reed, Reiss Nelson and Kenny Tete remain sidelined.

Ipswich
Conor Chaplin has joined George Hirst, Axel Tuanzebe and Chiedozie Ogbene on the sidelines while Massimo Luongo is still struggling through illness.

Probable teams

Fulham (3-4-2-1): Leno; Diop, Andersen, Bassey; Castagne, Pereira, Lukic, Robinson; Wilson, Iwobi; Jimenez.
Subs: Cairney, King, Cuenca, Smith Rowe, Traore, Rodrigo Muniz, Carlos Vinicius, Sessegnon.

Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Walton; O'Shea, Greaves, Woolfenden, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap.
Subs: Broadhead, Clarke, Al-Hamadi, Phillips, Taylor, Townsend, Johnson, Muric.

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Inside info

Fulham

Star man Raul Jimenez
Top scorer Raul Jimenez
Penalty taker Raul Jimenez
Card magnet Sasa Lukic
Assist ace Antonee Robinson
Set-piece aerial threat Issa Diop

Ipswich

Star man Liam Delap
Top scorer Liam Delap
Penalty taker Omari Hutchinson
Card magnet Sam Morsy
Assist ace Leif Davis
Set-piece aerial threat Jacob Greaves

Fulham vs Ipswich bet builder predictions

Both teams to score
There have been goals at both ends in 15 of Fulham's last 18 Premier League matches.

Over 5.5 Fulham corners
The Cottagers are likely to huff and puff and they are averaging 5.20 corners per home game in the Premier League this term.

Sam Morsy to be shown a card
Ipswich's deep-lying midfield has committed 33 fouls in 17 Premier League appearances this season, resulting in six bookings.

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