Everton vs Ipswich

Everton remain unbeaten in their six most recent outings. Their stretch includes a pair of goalless draws against Tottenham and a home result against Manchester United, alongside victories over Crystal Palace and Wolves. The side has shown strength after the interval, scoring seven of their nine goals in the second half across the matches with statistics. Jordan Pickford has been active in goal with ten saves, while James Tarkowski has been the best-rated player over the listed matches. Ipswich have experienced a mixed run, winning three and losing three of their last six. They followed a victory against Crystal Palace with a home defeat to Arsenal in the League Cup. L. Davis leads the side with four goal contributions, while goalkeeper K. Scherpen has made fifteen saves over the matches, and Emersonn has been their best-rated performer.

The two sides have met twice previously, with Everton claiming a win in the October 2024 encounter and the most recent meeting in May 2025 ending in a draw.

• Everton are without C. Norgaard, with H. Armstrong and M. Rohl also in doubt for the hosts.
• Ipswich are missing J. Taylor, while A. Matusiwa is in doubt for the visitors.
• Everton have outscored their opponents seven to two in the second half over the matches with recorded flow.
• Ipswich have conceded seventeen shots a match on average, while Everton have restricted their opponents to twelve.
• Thierno Barry has contributed four goals and one assist over the listed matches for Everton.

Everton appear well placed to maintain their unbeaten form at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. While Ipswich have shown an ability to score, the defensive profile of the home side, underpinned by Jordan Pickford's ten saves over the listed matches, offers more stability. In contrast, Ipswich rely on Emersonn, their best-rated player over the listed matches, to drive an attack that has leaked goals at the other end. Everton should be able to dictate the tempo of this encounter.