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Everton vs Ipswich Town Predictions, Picks & Odds – 19/09/2026
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Everton sit eighth in the Premier League table and have looked solid at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, where they remain unbeaten this season. Their recent run of two wins and two draws from the last four outings reflects growing consistency under David Moyes. Squad depth is a concern, though: Jarrad Branthwaite faces months on the sidelines after hamstring surgery, Nathan Patterson is recovering from a foot injury, and Christian Norgaard's groin problem lingers beyond initial estimates.
Ipswich Town occupy thirteenth place and arrive with mixed momentum, having won their last two fixtures before that sequence but suffering consecutive defeats prior. Gary O'Neil acknowledged his side competed well in a recent loss to Liverpool, yet converting effort into points away from home has proved difficult for the Tractor Boys. The club is reportedly chasing a new forward to strengthen their attacking options, a clear sign that O'Neil wants more cutting edge in the final third.
Everton's home win at 1.83 represents the strongest selection in this fixture. The Toffees average 1.7 goals per match while conceding just 1.0, a defensive record that dwarfs Ipswich's 1.3 scored and higher goals-against ratio. Two wins and two draws from their last five outings confirm steady form, and their unbeaten home record this season provides additional confidence in backing the hosts.
Ipswich have won their last two away fixtures, which deserves acknowledgement. However, those results followed consecutive defeats, and Gary O'Neil's side remain 13th with inconsistent performances on the road. The recent 0-2 loss to Liverpool exposed defensive vulnerabilities that Everton, even without the injured Jarrad Branthwaite, can exploit through set pieces and direct attacking play.
The under 2.5 goals market at 2.19 also merits consideration. Everton's disciplined defensive structure, conceding only one goal per match on average, suggests a tight contest. With David Moyes reportedly lacking a new striker signing and Ipswich still searching for a forward upgrade, neither side possesses prolific firepower. A 1-0 or 2-0 home victory fits the statistical profile of this matchup neatly.
Trends to Know about Everton vs Ipswich Town
- Everton score 1.7 goals per match
- Toffees concede just 1.0 per game
- Ipswich manage only 1.3 goals scored
Form & Statistics: Everton vs Ipswich Town
Everton
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Ipswich Town
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Lineups: Everton vs Ipswich Town
Everton
Starters
- 1 Jordan Pickford
- 2 Röhl
- 3 James Tarkowski
- 4 Michael Keane
- 5 Vitaliy Mykolenko
- 6 Harrison Armstrong
- 7 Hayden Hackney
- 8 Brennan Johnson
- 9 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- 10 Jack Grealish
- 11 Thierno Barry
Bench
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles
- James Travers
- Dara O'Brien
- Kamari Doyle
- Carlos Alcaraz
- George Graham
Absent
- Christian Nørgaard (injury)
- Jarrad Branthwaite (Hamstring injury setback, underwent surgery, out for several months.)
- Nathan Patterson (Foot injury and hernia surgery, sidelined for a few weeks.)
Ipswich Town
Starters
- 1 Kjell Scherpen
- 2 Dara O'Shea
- 3 Issa Diop
- 4 Jacob Greaves
- 5 Leif Davis
- 6 Saša Lukić
- 7 Exequiel Palacios
- 8 Abdul Fatawu
- 9 Julio Enciso
- 10 Daizen Maeda
- 11 Emersonn
Bench
- Darnell Furlong
- Caleb Kipré
- Andre Flemming
- Christian Walton
- Marcelino Núñez
- Issa Ouattara
- Nathaniel Clarke
Absent
- Florentino (injury)
- Azor Matusiwa (injury)
- Ashley Young (injury)
- Jaden Philogene (injury)
- Jack Taylor (injury)
- Sammie Szmodics (injury)
- Kasey McAteer (injury)
- Harrison Hackney (Unknown injury.)
- K. McAteer (Unknown injury.)
Low confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-2-3-1 mirror, though it is worth treating these selections with caution as both are speculated from a single source and may shift before kickoff. The tactical battle in the double-pivot zone could prove decisive, with each team deploying two holding midfielders to screen a back four.
Jack Grealish operating behind the lone striker gives Everton a creative focal point in the number-ten channel, while Ipswich will look to Julio Enciso and Daizen Maeda to stretch the home defence from wide areas. Given the speculative nature of both XIs, late changes to either shape remain a genuine possibility.
Everton vs Ipswich Town: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Everton vs Ipswich Town Match?
What time is Everton vs Ipswich Town?
Everton host Ipswich Town on 19 September 2026 at 15:00 BST at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Where is Everton vs Ipswich Town being played?
This match will be played at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton's home ground.
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