West Ham United @ Ipswich Town - May 25, 2025

As I look ahead to the matchup between Ipswich Town and West Ham United on Sunday, I can’t help but delve into the statistics that tell the story of each team’s performance this season. This clash features two teams that are both desperate for a positive result but are coming off disappointing performances in their previous outings.

Ipswich enters this match with a record of 4 wins, 10 draws, and 23 losses, placing them in the relegation zone at 19th in the English Premier League. Their last game was a 2-0 defeat against Leicester City, which marked a continuation of their struggles to find the back of the net consistently. They have a troubling statistic of only managing 1 goal per match on average. Coupled with their high number of shots per game at around 9.8, it’s clear that Ipswich is struggling to convert their opportunities into goals, with a low conversion rate.

West Ham United, on the other hand, comes into this match with a more respectable record of 10 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses, occupying 15th place in the league table. Their inconsistent performance has them seeking to rectify the recent loss against Nottingham Forest, where they conceded 2 goals. The Hammers average about 1.1 goals per game, paired with approximately 12.2 shots per match with 3.3 on target, indicating a slightly more potent attacking force compared to Ipswich.

When considering the statistics further, West Ham enjoys a slightly better passing accuracy (79.9%) than Ipswich (76.1%), which could be a crucial factor in maintaining possession and creating goal-scoring opportunities. What’s worth noting, however, is that both teams average similar foul counts per game—West Ham with about 11.7 and Ipswich with 11.1. This could imply a physical match on Sunday, as neither side is particularly forgiving when it comes to challenges.

Given the current odds, West Ham United is the favorite at 1.15, while Ipswich is placed at 2.00, with odds for a draw sitting at 2.70. With West Ham’s superior squad depth and overall performance metrics, I predict they will take the win in this matchup.

Considering both sides’ recent output, I would lean towards an Under for the total number of goals. Ipswich’s struggles in finding the net paired with West Ham’s inconsistent scoring could lead to a match with less than 2.5 goals. While the challenge for both teams will be to improve their offensive impact, I foresee West Ham seizing the opportunity to secure a vital three points against Ipswich, propelling them toward safety while further dampening Ipswich’s chances of climbing out of the relegation zone.

So, to wrap it up, I believe we’ll see West Ham United take the victory, most likely in a low-scoring affair with an emphasis on a tactical battle rather than a goal-fest.