Ipswich v Everton

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Two of the early Premier League strugglers, Ipswich Town and Everton, will go head-to-head at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon with both sides chasing an all-important three points as Ipswich Town headed into the international break on the back of a heavy 4-1 defeat away at West Ham, while Everton picked up a point in a 0-0 draw at home with Newcastle United.

Ipswich Town occupy fourth from bottom place in the Premier League having picked up four points from their opening seven games overall upon their return to the English top flight thanks to draws with Fulham, Brighton, Southampton and Aston Villa respectively, along with being dealt three defeats as well.

A brutal introduction back to the domestic top flight saw Ipswich Town pitted against the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City which both resulted in defeat for the Tractor Boys and having failed to win any of their opening seven league matches to date, the straight win markets should be avoided where the hosts are concerned.

However, the goals markets look a promising option for this upcoming clash as five out of Ipswich Town's seven games so far have resulted in both teams scoring.

Everton moved up into 16th place in the Premier League table before the international break thanks to a point gained against Newcastle United in what turned out to be a dour and low-scoring 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.

The Toffees now bring a three-game unbeaten run into this upcoming encounter at Portman Road as the merseyside visitors have drawn 1-1 away from home at Leicester City along with picking up a crucial and most welcome 2-1 home win against Crystal Palace, so Sean Dyche's side will be confident they can get something from this upcoming fixture.

Everton have not been without their own problems either though as the visitors have already slipped to four defeats within their opening seven games overall in the top flight which saw The Toffees handed losses at the hands of Brighton, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Aston Villa respectively.

Therefore, the straight win market may be a risky prospect where Everton are concerned as well, but the goals market appeals for this upcoming clash as four out of Everton's seven games to date this term have also resulted in both teams hitting the back of the net, so this head-to-head with Ipswich Town looks to have a few goals in it.

In addition, Everton have now failed to win any of their previous 14 outings on the road while seven of their last 10 away games have resulted in both teams scoring.

Ipswich Town v Everton Verdict

It's been a period of 22 years since Ipswich Town and Everton last played against each other but both teams should find the back of the net here.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.66

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.30

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 7.00