Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Fulham ended the year on a high note, delighting their fans with a seven-game unbeaten streak. Can they start 2025 with the same positive momentum against Ipswich Town, one of the league's underdogs?
Fulham
During their impressive run, Fulham faced three teams from the top four: Arsenal (1:1), Liverpool (2:2), and Chelsea (2:1), performing admirably in each. However, matches against lower-ranked teams have proven more challenging for the London side, as exploiting counterattacks becomes difficult. The most striking example was the goalless draw against bottom-placed Southampton, where Fulham managed only 1.04 xG and registered just five shots on target. Prior to that, they suffered a heavy defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers (1:4).
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town gave their fans a real treat by defeating Chelsea at home (2:0) towards the year's end. Liam Delap was the standout performer with two key contributions, bringing his total to 9 (7+2) for the season. This victory further highlights the team's noticeable improvement in attack. Before that, the team had also triumphed over Wolverhampton Wanderers (2:1). Crucially, in both matches, their xG exceeded 1, indicating they were successfully creating attacking opportunities.
Fulham vs Ipswich Town Prediction
The victory over Chelsea has undoubtedly boosted Ipswich Town's confidence, and they will be eager to start the year on a similarly positive note. Given Fulham's struggles, it seems entirely possible for Ipswich Town to achieve this.
