Premier League 2026/27

Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth prediction

By Wazir Win Football Desk, Premier League analysisUpdated
36%Win chance
Ipswich Town
Coin flip

19:30

India time

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 · 14:00 UK

Portman Road, Ipswich

Draw 25%

Fair odds for the pick 2.56

39%Our pick
AFC Bournemouth

In 30 seconds

  1. Bournemouth 39%, draw 25%, Ipswich 36%: a coin flip.
  2. Predicted score 0-1; the goals line is finely balanced (2.8 xG).
  3. Both teams to score: 57%.
Predicted score
0-1
Wazir Win pick
Bournemouth
UK broadcast
Sky Sports
Projected cards
3.5-4.5

Who wins Ipswich vs Bournemouth?

Too close to call, with a whisker in favour of Bournemouth. The Wazir Win goals model gives Ipswich 36%, the draw 25% and Bournemouth 39%, and expects 2.8 goals in all. Our likeliest scoreline is 0-1. Kick-off: Sun, 08 Nov 2026, 19:30 IST at Portman Road.

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: Even

    Ipswich's home crowd is worth about a fifth of a goal, which narrows the gap without erasing Bournemouth's quality advantage.

  2. Goal expectancy

    Edge: Even

    At 2.8 expected goals, the 2.5 line is close to a toss-up (53% for the over).

  3. Quality gap

    Edge: Bournemouth

    Bournemouth rate clearly higher, and the draw is only 25%. If they score first, the game state favours them heavily.

How many goals in Ipswich vs Bournemouth?

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

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total goals

Both teams score
57%
Over 2.5 goals
53%
Expected goals
1.35 – 1.44
Half-time call
0-0

The Wazir Win bet slip for Ipswich vs Bournemouth

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

  1. Banker

    risk

    64%

    Double chance

    Bournemouth or draw

    Covers two of the three results; only a Ipswich win loses.

  2. Smart value

    risk

    57%

    Both teams to score

    Yes

    Both sides project above a goal of expected output; BTTS lands 57% of the time for us.

  3. Wildcard

    risk

    9%

    Correct score

    Ipswich 0-1 Bournemouth

    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 · promoted

Ipswich Town

Ipswich are in their first season back and still learning the pace of the division. Expect a compact shape at Portman Road, long spells without the ball and danger from set pieces.

Away

AFC Bournemouth

Expect Bournemouth to stay compact on their trip to Portman Road and look for a moment rather than control the game.

What would change our mind?

The developments we would react to before kick-off.

  • If Bournemouth 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 Ipswich vs Bournemouth

Ipswich Town take on AFC Bournemouth in front of their own fans, and the Wazir Win numbers lean Bournemouth's way. The gap in expected goals (1.35 for Ipswich, 1.44 for Bournemouth) is the clearest signal, and it is what produces our 39% for Bournemouth. Ipswich's best route is to keep it level into the last half-hour, when the draw becomes a live result.

Calendar check: Ipswich and Bournemouth

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

Ipswich play 8 days after their game away at Hull on 31 Oct. After this, they go away at Spurs 13 days after this one. League game 10 of 38.

Bournemouth play 8 days after their game at home to Leeds on 31 Oct. After this, they go at home to Forest 13 days after this one. League game 10 of 38.

They meet again at Vitality Stadium on Sat, 16 Jan 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings. UK broadcaster: Sky Sports.

  1. 31 OctHull vs IpswichMKM Stadium
  2. 31 OctBournemouth vs LeedsVitality Stadium
  3. 08 NovIpswich vs BournemouthPortman Road
  4. 21 NovSpurs vs IpswichTottenham Hotspur Stadium
  5. 21 NovBournemouth vs ForestVitality Stadium
  1. 16 JanAFC Bournemouth vs Ipswich TownPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  2. 21 NovTottenham Hotspur vs Ipswich TownPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  3. 28 NovIpswich Town vs Aston VillaPremier League · 23:00 ISTOpen dossier
  4. 21 NovAFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham ForestPremier League · 20:30 ISTOpen dossier
  5. 29 NovFulham vs AFC BournemouthPremier League · 19:35 ISTOpen dossier
  6. 08 NovBrighton & Hove Albion vs BrentfordPremier League · 19:30 ISTOpen dossier

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Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth: your questions answered

Straight answers to the questions fans ask us most.

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Who is predicted to win Ipswich vs Bournemouth?

Wazir Win predicts AFC Bournemouth. Our goals model gives Ipswich 36%, the draw 25% and Bournemouth 39%, which we class as a coin flip.

What is the predicted score for Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth?

Our likeliest scoreline is 0-1 (half-time 0-0). The single most common exact score across our simulations is 1-1, at 12%.

What are fair odds for Ipswich vs Bournemouth?

On our numbers: Ipswich 2.78, draw 4.00, Bournemouth 2.56. Anything shorter from a bookmaker carries no value by our model.

What time does Ipswich Town vs AFC Bournemouth kick off in India?

19:30 IST India time on Sun, 08 Nov 2026 (14:00 UK), at Portman Road in Ipswich. Televised games can move, so confirm nearer the day.

Ipswich vs Bournemouth mein kaun jeetega?

Wazir Win ke goals model mein AFC Bournemouth aage hain: Ipswich 36%, draw 25%, Bournemouth 39%. Sabse sambhav score 0-1 hai. Yeh anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

How many goals are expected in Ipswich vs Bournemouth?

2.8 expected goals in total. The most likely total is 2, and a goalless draw comes up 6% of the time.

Will both teams score in Ipswich vs Bournemouth?

We put both teams to score at 57%, so the lean is yes. Over 2.5 goals is 53%.

Where can I watch Ipswich vs Bournemouth?

In the UK it is on Sky Sports. Indian broadcast rights change between seasons, so check the official Premier League listings close to the day.

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.