Bournemouth’s ambitions of European football took a hit last weekend as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester City, despite taking an early lead, but their attention now turns back to the Premier League, where they remain just five points off the top four with only nine games left to play.
Bournemouth’s recent form has been inconsistent, with three losses from their last four league matches. This dip follows a far more impressive stretch where they suffered just three defeats across 18 games, winning ten and drawing five. It’s clear that if Bournemouth hopes to make a serious push for European qualification, they’ll need to rediscover that winning formula quickly.
The struggle has been particularly evident at home, where they now face the possibility of losing four consecutive Premier League matches for the first time in their history. With such high stakes, the timing of a clash against Ipswich Town, who are battling to avoid relegation, might offer Bournemouth a golden opportunity to get their campaign back on track. A victory here would also secure their first league double over Ipswich since the 1949/1950 season.
Ipswich Town’s struggles this season have been ongoing, with the team still searching for their first league win of 2025. A worrying run of eight losses and two draws has left them one place above the bottom of the table but still nine points away from safety. As they prepare to face Bournemouth, they are painfully aware that a fifth consecutive defeat would be their worst losing streak since 2011, when they endured seven straight league losses.
Despite their troubles, Ipswich has shown glimpses of resilience against stronger opposition. Notably, they managed to earn draws in five of their last six encounters against the three teams sitting directly above Bournemouth ahead of this round. This suggests that Ipswich can be stubborn opponents when their backs are against the wall.
Interestingly, Ipswich’s performances away from home have been significantly better than their displays at Portman Road. A remarkable 59% of their total points this season have been earned on the road, which is the highest percentage across the league. Even in defeat, Ipswich often finds ways to trouble their opponents, as seen by their tally of five goals across their last four losses in all competitions.
Bournemouth will be particularly wary of the fact that Ipswich has a knack for scoring, even when results don’t go their way. That attacking potential feeds into a long-standing trend between these two sides, with both teams scoring in each of their last eight head-to-head meetings—a streak that dates back to 1989.
The pressure will be on Bournemouth to capitalize on this fixture, especially with Dango Ouattara proving to be a standout performer against bottom-three opponents. His contributions were vital in their 2-1 victory over Ipswich earlier this season, where he played a role in both goals. With three goals against struggling sides this campaign, he’ll be eager to add to that tally.
On the other hand, Ipswich will be looking to Liam Delap to make an impact. The forward has scored ten Premier League goals this season, with four of them serving as the game’s opener. Unfortunately for Ipswich, those early leads haven’t always translated into victories, as they’ve only managed to win one of those matches.
What adds an extra layer of intrigue to this clash is Bournemouth’s mixed record when scoring first. Since the start of last season, only Brentford and Spurs have failed to win more often than Bournemouth when breaking the deadlock, with 14 such occasions ending in disappointment. This inconsistency leaves the door open for Ipswich to spring a surprise if they can weather the early storm.
With European dreams still alive, Bournemouth will be desperate to turn their fortunes around, while Ipswich is fighting for survival with every remaining game. As the pressure mounts on both sides, this encounter promises to deliver plenty of drama.
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