Verdict: Evanilson over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to get their European charge back on track, Bournemouth will welcome Ipswich to the Vitality on Wednesday night.
Bournemouth
Starting with the hosts, while Bournemouth might have gained a string of plaudits this season, it is fair to say that the Cherries are seeking a much-welcomed boost on Wednesday night. Suffering an FA Cup collapse at home against Manchester City over the weekend as they marked their return from March’s international break with a 2-1 loss at the Vitality, Andoni Iraola’s men have seen their famous European dreams take a blow. Heading into the fortnight interval with another 2-1 defeat at home against Brentford, Bournemouth have now failed to win any of their last six appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes. Looking to kickstart their charge on Wednesday night, the former Rayo Vallecano boss is also searching for some crucial defensive steel. In fact, the midweek hosts have failed to register a Premier League clean sheet since the end of January.
Bournemouth Team News
While the defensive duo of Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen might have served respective FA Cup suspensions against Manchester City over the weekend, both will make an immediate return here. However, all still dealing with long-term injury issues, Bournemouth will be unable to call upon the likes of Adam Smith, Enes Unal and former Leeds star Luis Sinisterra.
Bagging a consolation strike at the Vitality on Sunday afternoon and now registering three goals in his previous four appearances across all competitions, ex-Porto striker Evanilson will lead the line here. Skipper Lewis Cook should once again be deployed at right-back.
Ipswich Town
As for the visitors, while Ipswich might have only made their iconic Premier League return this season, Kieran McKenna’s men have a real uphill battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their top-flight status in 2025. Heading into March’s international break with an action-packed 4-2 defeat at home against Nottingham Forest, the Blues have now lost each of their last five appearances across all competitions. Failing to muster a single Premier League victory since opening the New Year, Ipswich should also be concerned by their most recent showdown against Wednesday’s hosts. Suffering what was an infamous last-gasp collapse when they welcomed Bournemouth to Portman Road for their reverse meeting on December 8th, McKenna’s struggling squad look set for another stern examination in midweek.
Ipswich Town Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Ipswich will once again be without the likes of Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin and Wales international Wes Burns. Likewise, sustaining a reported hamstring injury prior to March’s international break, McKenna’s side are sweating over the fitness of ex-Manchester United youngster Axel Tuanzebe.
Finding the net while away with England’s U21s over the past fortnight and heavily linked with a heavyweight move this summer, attacking talisman Liam Delap will lead the line here. Arriving from West Brom during the January transfer window, Alex Palmer will start between the sticks on Wednesday night.
Bournemouth vs Ipswich Town Key Factors to Consider
- When Bournemouth and Ipswich met for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 8th, the Cherries snatched a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Portman Road.
- However, the Cherries have failed to win any of their previous six appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
- Ipswich have failed to record a single Premier League victory so far this calendar year.
- Likewise, the Blues have collected just a single point from any of their last nine Premier League appearances.
- Former Porto marksman Evanilson has recorded three goals in his last four appearances across all competitions.
Conclusion
Suffering real FA Cup heartbreak over the weekend, Bournemouth are desperately seeking a much-welcomed boost here. Failing to win any of their previous six appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes, Iraola’s men will be looking to cash in on an Ipswich squad who have endured a public crisis since opening the New Year. With the relegation scrappers remarkably mustering just a single point from any of their last nine Premier League showdowns, Bournemouth also snatched a dramatic 2-1 win when they travelled to Portman Road on December 8th.
Verdict: Evanilson over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Luckster
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