Ipswich Town 1-3 West Ham

Current streaks

Recent form

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town are enduring a difficult spell in the Premier League, currently languishing in 19th position with just 22 points from 37 games. Their recent form has been particularly poor, with the Tractor Boys failing to secure a victory in their last seven matches. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 14 goals in their last six games and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 19 outings. Ipswich's attacking prowess has also been lacking, scoring only four goals in their previous six matches. The 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Arsenal stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, while their inability to score in three of their last four games is a cause for concern. With two draws against Chelsea and Everton providing small consolation, Ipswich Town face an uphill battle to avoid relegation as the season draws to a close.

West Ham

West Ham's recent form has been underwhelming, with the Hammers struggling to find consistency in their last six matches. The team have managed only one win in this period, a notable 2-0 away victory against Manchester United. West Ham's defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, while their attack has been somewhat lacklustre, scoring 1.33 goals per match. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of these fixtures, suggesting entertaining matches for spectators. The Hammers' inability to keep clean sheets, with only one in the last six games, has contributed to their current 15th position in the league table. Their most recent outing, a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, caps off a disappointing run that has seen them fail to win in their last three matches.

Recent home/away form

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town's recent home form has been dismal, with the Tractor Boys enduring a dire run of six consecutive defeats at Portman Road. Their defensive frailties have been glaringly evident, conceding a whopping 17 goals in these matches, averaging 2.83 goals against per game. Particularly concerning are the high-scoring losses to Nottingham Forest (2-4) and Tottenham Hotspur (1-4), highlighting their struggles against more clinical opponents. Ipswich have failed to keep a clean sheet in this period and have been particularly goal-shy themselves, netting just five times across these six matches. The team's inability to score more than one goal in any of these games has compounded their problems, with 83% of their home fixtures seeing over 2.5 goals scored, predominantly by their opponents. This poor run has undoubtedly contributed to their precarious 19th position in the Premier League, leaving them in serious danger of relegation.

West Ham

West Ham's recent away form has been mixed, with a notable run of three consecutive defeats sandwiched between two impressive victories against top-six sides Manchester United and Arsenal. The Hammers have shown resilience in their latest outing, bouncing back from their losing streak with a clean sheet win at Old Trafford. Despite their mid-table position, West Ham have managed to maintain a balanced goal difference in their last six away matches, scoring and conceding at an identical rate of 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, two-thirds of these fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, falling under 2.5 goals, which suggests a tendency towards tighter, more defensive performances on the road. The 3-2 loss to Brighton stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run, demonstrating that West Ham can be involved in more open, attacking encounters away from home, albeit less frequently.