England · League Cup · Round of 3219:00

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Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Portman Road · Referee S. Barrott · Analysis updated 20:32 UTC

Ipswich vs Arsenal Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.48 expected goals for Ipswich and 1.64 for Arsenal, a combined total of 3.12. That distribution gives Arsenal the largest share of the 1X2 market at 42%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 60% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 42% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

65.2% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.48 – 1.64

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Ipswich home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Arsenal away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Arsenal to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 42%, against 35% / 24% / 42% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.48 goals for Ipswich and 1.64 for Arsenal, a combined 3.12 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Ipswich win35%
Draw24%
Arsenal win42%

Double chance 1X

59%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

65%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals82%
Over 2.5 goals60%
Over 3.5 goals38%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 1–110.7%
  • 1–28.8%
  • 2–17.9%
  • 0–17.2%
  • 1–06.5%

Recent form

Ipswich

  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Fulham · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Everton · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Arsenal · 2-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Crystal Palace · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-04T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Liverpool · 0-2 (L)

Arsenal

  • 2026-10-10T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Leeds · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Brighton · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Ipswich · 4-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Sunderland · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-09T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Napoli · 1-0 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-09-15T19:00:00.000Z · Ipswich 2-4 Arsenal (League Cup)
  • 2025-04-20T13:00:00.000Z · Ipswich 0-4 Arsenal (Premier League)
  • 2024-12-27T20:15:00.000Z · Ipswich 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 65.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 60%.

A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.