- Team form: Everton are unbeaten in 5 (W2, D3) across all competitions.
- Opponents form: Ipswich Town have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 across all competitions.
- Home record: Everton have not lost a Premier League 2026/2027 home game (W1, D1), conceding twice.
Everton have an edge in the race for the win
Odds and context
Everton are the narrow favourites for Saturday's game with Ipswich Town at 1.77, with the visitors coming in at 4.35 and the draw 3.65. But David Moyes' Toffees have a very slight edge in the all-time head-to-head record, which should be enough to take them to the top of the standings.
Form and recent results
The Toffees have looked good across all of their games so far this season, with a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth and a 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United in the 2026/2027 campaign. They've drawn their last two games, a 1-1 away at Bournemouth and a 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United, which perhaps shows that Everton are grinding rather than flying.
Tactics
They have been very good on the counter though, with Moyes having Everton well drilled to lock down the middle third and transition at pace.
Ipswich have been entertaining so far this term, losing 5-2 at Old Trafford before running out 3-2 winners away at Crystal Palace. Gary O'Neil has his men set up to be pragmatic and adaptable though, keeping a compact block and switching shape depending on the opponent.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles is the top scorer for the Toffees in the Premier League 2026/2027 with 1 goal so he is a dangerous man to have on the field when in transition.
- Chuba Akpom has scored 1 goal to lead the way for Ipswich in the Premier League 2026/2027 and he's a real handful on the break.
- Thierno Barry has been a bright spot for Everton this term, scoring 5 in the last 5.
A lively matchup is expected
The Toffees have scored 11 across those games and should have enough to control the rhythm through transition and territory in this one. Ipswich will compact and counter and I think they can keep this one close.
Both Teams To Score looks like a value bet at 1.73 and Over 2.5 Goals is favored at 1.8, although I don't think the Toffees should be losing ground for the points here.
