Ipswich Town welcomes Arsenal to Portman Road on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for a classic David vs Goliath encounter in the Premier League. The newly promoted hosts aim to cause an upset, while title-chasing Arsenal can’t afford any slip-ups.
📅 Match Details
| Match | Ipswich Town vs Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM BST / 4:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM ET |
| Venue | Portman Road, Ipswich |
| Competition | Premier League 2024/25 – Matchday 34 |
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
| Total Meetings | Ipswich Wins | Arsenal Wins | Draws | Last Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 19 | 31 | 14 | Arsenal 2–0 Ipswich (2024) |
- First Premier League meeting at Portman Road in over two decades.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in last 5 matches vs Ipswich.
📊 Team Form and Standings
| Team | Position | Last 5 Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 17th | L-D-L-W-L | 31 |
| Arsenal | 2nd | W-W-D-W-W | 73 |
- Ipswich are fighting to avoid relegation.
- Arsenal are in a tight title race with Man City.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
Ipswich Town:
- Conor Chaplin – Creative midfielder capable of key passes and goals.
- Kieffer Moore – Physical presence in attack, dangerous in the air.
Arsenal:
- Bukayo Saka – Arsenal’s most dynamic attacker with pace and finishing.
- Declan Rice – Midfield general, controls tempo and breaks up play.
⚽ Tactical Preview
| Team | Formation | Style of Play | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 4-2-3-1 | Compact, counter-attack | Set-pieces, home energy | Defensive depth, pressure handling |
| Arsenal | 4-3-3 | Possession-oriented | Wing play, fluid movement | Susceptible to long balls |
- Arsenal will dominate possession, especially in the middle third.
- Ipswich will rely on quick breaks and set pieces to trouble the visitors.
🔮 Predictions
| Category | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Score | Ipswich Town 0–3 Arsenal |
| Key Stat | Arsenal have scored 2+ goals in last 6 matches |
| Possession | Ipswich 35% – 65% Arsenal |
| Shots on Target | Ipswich 2 – 7 Arsenal |
- Arsenal are overwhelming favourites, with title motivation driving them.
📺 How to Watch Ipswich Town vs Arsenal Live
- UK: Sky Sports / NOW TV
- USA: NBC Sports / Peacock
- India: Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports
- Africa: SuperSport Premier League
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Global: Refer to official Premier League broadcast partners
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