Premier League 2026/27

Arsenal vs Ipswich Town prediction

By Wazir Win Football Desk, Premier League analysisUpdated
87%Our pick
Arsenal
Strong lean

20:30

India time

Sat, 02 Jan 2027 · 15:00 UK

Emirates Stadium, London

Draw 9%

Fair odds for the pick 1.15

4%Win chance
Ipswich Town

In 30 seconds

  1. Arsenal 87%, draw 9%, Ipswich 4%: a strong lean.
  2. Predicted score 3-0; goals expected (3.5 xG).
  3. Both teams to score: 38%.
Predicted score
3-0
Wazir Win pick
Arsenal
UK broadcast
Not televised yet
Projected cards
3.5-4.5

Who wins Arsenal vs Ipswich?

Strong lean: Arsenal. The Wazir Win goals model rates them 87% to win (fair odds 1.15), with the draw at 9%. We expect 3.5 goals and a 3-0 scoreline. Kick-off: Sat, 02 Jan 2027, 20:30 IST at Emirates Stadium.

What will decide it?

Home advantage first, then the goals picture and the factor with the most pull on this fixture.

  1. Home edge

    Edge: Arsenal

    Arsenal are the better side and at home, which our model values at a little over a fifth of a goal. The two advantages stack.

  2. Goal expectancy

    Edge: Goals

    3.5 expected goals is above the league norm, and the over 2.5 line lands 69% of the time in our simulations.

  3. Quality gap

    Edge: Arsenal

    Arsenal rate clearly higher, and the draw is only 9%. If they score first, the game state favours them heavily.

How many goals in Arsenal vs Ipswich?

Our model's chance of each total, with the likeliest outcome highlighted.

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total goals

Both teams score
38%
Over 2.5 goals
69%
Expected goals
3.03 – 0.52
Half-time call
1-0

The Wazir Win bet slip for Arsenal vs Ipswich

Three selections at rising risk. Each ring is our probability for that selection.

  1. Banker

    risk

    96%

    Draw no bet

    Arsenal

    Your stake comes back if it finishes level, so only a Ipswich win beats it.

  2. Smart value

    risk

    69%

    Total goals

    Over 2.5

    3.5 expected goals clears the 2.5 line more often than not.

  3. Wildcard

    risk

    13%

    Correct score

    Arsenal 3-0 Ipswich

    The model's likeliest scoreline. Exact-score markets pay well and land rarely, so stake lightly.

How do the two teams set up?

Confirmed line-ups land about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Arsenal

Arsenal are built to control games. They should hold most of the ball at Emirates Stadium and pin Ipswich back for long periods.

Away · promoted

Ipswich Town

As a promoted side, Ipswich will prioritise not conceding on their trip to Emirates Stadium. Their best chances usually come from dead balls and transitions.

What would change our mind?

The developments we would react to before kick-off.

  • If Arsenal name a weakened XI

    Rotation or a key absence would take several points off their win chance; check line-ups an hour before kick-off.

  • If Ipswich score first

    The favourite has to chase, and both the draw and the upset become much more likely.

  • If a red card comes in the first hour

    Ten men changes the expected-goals picture entirely, whichever side it hits.

The story of Arsenal vs Ipswich

Ipswich Town head to Emirates Stadium for a 2026/27 Premier League fixture that our model sees as a strong lean. We project 3.03 expected goals for Arsenal and 0.52 for Ipswich; run that through thousands of simulated matches and Arsenal win 87% of them. For Ipswich, an early goal changes everything: chasing teams leave space, and that is where upsets come from.

Calendar check: Arsenal and Ipswich

Recovery time and the next fixture for both clubs, from the published Premier League schedule.

Arsenal play 3 days after their game away at Fulham on 30 Dec, so tired legs could show late on. After this, they go at home to Brentford 3 days after this one, so some rotation is possible. League game 19 of 38.

Ipswich play 3 days after their game at home to Chelsea on 30 Dec, so tired legs could show late on. After this, they go at home to Coventry 4 days after this one. League game 19 of 38.

They meet again at Portman Road on Wed, 10 Feb 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings.

  1. 30 DecFulham vs ArsenalCraven Cottage
  2. 30 DecIpswich vs ChelseaPortman Road
  3. 02 JanArsenal vs IpswichEmirates Stadium
  4. 05 JanArsenal vs BrentfordEmirates Stadium
  5. 06 JanIpswich vs CoventryPortman Road
  1. 10 FebIpswich Town vs ArsenalPremier League · 01:30 IST, next dayOpen dossier
  2. 05 JanArsenal vs BrentfordPremier League · 01:00 IST, next dayOpen dossier
  3. 16 JanHull City vs ArsenalPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  4. 06 JanIpswich Town vs Coventry CityPremier League · 01:00 IST, next dayOpen dossier
  5. 16 JanAFC Bournemouth vs Ipswich TownPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  6. 02 JanBrighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester UnitedPremier League · 18:00 ISTOpen dossier

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Arsenal vs Ipswich Town: your questions answered

Straight answers to the questions fans ask us most.

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Who is predicted to win Arsenal vs Ipswich?

Wazir Win predicts Arsenal. Our goals model gives Arsenal 87%, the draw 9% and Ipswich 4%, which we class as a strong lean.

What is the predicted score for Arsenal vs Ipswich Town?

Our likeliest scoreline is 3-0 (half-time 1-0). The single most common exact score across our simulations is 3-0, at 13%.

What are fair odds for Arsenal vs Ipswich?

On our numbers: Arsenal 1.15, draw 11.11, Ipswich 25.00. Anything shorter from a bookmaker carries no value by our model.

What time does Arsenal vs Ipswich Town kick off in India?

20:30 IST India time on Sat, 02 Jan 2027 (15:00 UK), at Emirates Stadium in London. Televised games can move, so confirm nearer the day.

Arsenal vs Ipswich mein kaun jeetega?

Wazir Win ke goals model mein Arsenal aage hain: Arsenal 87%, draw 9%, Ipswich 4%. Sabse sambhav score 3-0 hai. Yeh anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

How many goals are expected in Arsenal vs Ipswich?

3.5 expected goals in total. The most likely total is 5, and a goalless draw comes up 3% of the time.

Will both teams score in Arsenal vs Ipswich?

We put both teams to score at 38%, so the lean is no. Over 2.5 goals is 69%.

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Dates and kick-off times follow the published Premier League fixture list and can move for TV or cup commitments. Win percentages, projected scores and picks on this page come from Wazir Win's own model, built on team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a budget before you play and play responsibly.