Ipswich

Arsenal

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Ipswich v Arsenal Stats

Data last updated: Mon 14 Sep 2026, 07:49 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Ipswich host Arsenal in a League Cup tie where attacking intent is expected to shape the game. Ipswich have shown strong scoring form recently, netting three goals in their latest match and maintaining a 100% rate of games exceeding 2.5 goals. Arsenal's data is thinner, but their attacking players like Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz suggest offensive potential. The fixture's knockout nature adds urgency, likely encouraging open play and goal-scoring opportunities from both sides.

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Over 2.5 Goals

Ipswich have scored 3 goals and conceded 1 in their recent match, with all games going over 2.5 goals.
Arsenal's key attackers, including Ødegaard and Havertz, contribute significant shots and goal threat.
Head-to-head meetings average 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for multiple goals.
Player stats show Ipswich's Núñez and McAteer as strong shooting threats, supporting goal volume.
for Over 2.5 Goals is 78%, with a positive of 17.4%.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Over 2.5 Goals at a 78% chance, well above the implied market probability of 60.6%, indicating clear value. Ipswich's recent matches have all surpassed 2.5 goals, reflecting an open and attacking style. Arsenal's attacking talents, including Ødegaard and Havertz, add to the goal potential despite limited data. The head-to-head average of 2.5 goals further supports a high-scoring encounter. This combination of recent form, player attacking profiles, and historical trends underpins the strong model in Over 2.5 Goals.

Ipswich recent Over 2.5 rate100% in recent matches

Strong positive

Model chance vs market implied78% vs 60.6%

Strong positive

Arsenal attacking playersØdegaard and Havertz with strong shot profiles

Positive

Head-to-head average goals2.5 goals per match

Positive

Data qualityLimited Arsenal data, caution advised

Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open game with both teams pushing forward, especially Ipswich who have demonstrated strong scoring form. Arsenal's creative midfield and attacking options suggest goals are likely from both sides, making Over 2.5 Goals a fitting selection based on tactical intent and recent scoring trends.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match attacking potential and goal volume

“Ipswich's attacking momentum combined with Arsenal's creative firepower sets the stage for a high-scoring League Cup clash. The data and player roles both point towards multiple goals in this fixture.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

Ipswich have scored 3 goals and conceded 1 in their recent match, with all games going over 2.5 goals.

Arsenal's key attackers, including Ødegaard and Havertz, contribute significant shots and goal threat.

Head-to-head meetings average 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for multiple goals.

Player stats show Ipswich's Núñez and McAteer as strong shooting threats, supporting goal volume.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

The last two head-to-head meetings averaged 2.5 goals, indicating a history of open games between these sides.
This trend, combined with Ipswich's recent Over 2.5 Goals rate, suggests a continuation of goal-laden encounters in this cup tie.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Ipswich

Last 51W 0D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 101W 0D 0L

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Arsenal

Last 50W 0D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 100W 0D 0L

No recent match sample is available for Arsenal yet.

Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 51% vs implied 36% · edge +15 pts

2.75

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Ipswich Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 38%

4.4

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Ipswich to WinBetMGM guide price · model 27%

8.5

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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 21%

4.5

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Arsenal Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

1.2

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Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 45%

1.08

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Arsenal to WinBetMGM guide price · model 23%

1.38

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Ipswich's recent form shows strong attacking output with 3 goals scored and a 100% rate of Over 2.5 Goals in recent matches. Arsenal's limited recent data tempers certainty but their attacking players' profiles suggest potential to contribute to a high-scoring encounter.

Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Ipswich3

Avg goals scored

Arsenal-

Ipswich1

Avg goals conceded

Arsenal-

Ipswich100%

BTTS rate

Arsenal-

Ipswich100%

Over 2.5 goals

Arsenal-

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 76% vs implied 61% · edge +15 pts

1.65

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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%

1.91

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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 88%

1.18

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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 55%

2.5

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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 26%

2.2

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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%

1.91

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Ipswich's recent matches have all gone over 2.5 goals and featured both teams scoring, highlighting an open style. Arsenal's attacking players like Ødegaard and Havertz contribute to goal creation, indicating a likelihood of multiple goals and BTTS scenarios in this cup tie.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 76% vs implied 61% · edge +15 pts

1.65

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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%

1.91

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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 67%

1.91

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Ipswich Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 38%

4.4

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Ipswich to WinBetMGM guide price · model 27%

8.5

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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 21%

4.5

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Arsenal Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

1.2

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The Over 2.5 Goals market shows positive value with a of 78% compared to the market's implied 60.6%. This significant suggests the current of 1.65 are attractive for bettors seeking goals, supported by Ipswich's recent scoring trends and Arsenal's attacking talent despite thinner data.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Ipswich wins

0Draws

2Arsenal wins

20 Apr 2025Ipswich v Arsenal0-4

27 Dec 2024Arsenal v Ipswich1-0

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 76% vs implied 61% · edge +15 pts

1.65

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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 67%

1.91

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Ipswich to WinBetMGM guide price · model 27%

8.5

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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 21%

4.5

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Arsenal to WinBetMGM guide price · model 23%

1.38

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The two most recent meetings between Ipswich and Arsenal have averaged 2.5 goals per game, reflecting a balanced history of goal scoring. While the sample is small, this trend aligns with the expected attacking styles and supports the Over 2.5 Goals selection.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Ipswich5

Avg corners for

Arsenal-

Ipswich8

Avg total corners

Arsenal-

Ipswich3

Avg yellow cards

Arsenal-

Ipswich15

Avg shots

Arsenal-

Best odds for this sectionOver 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 52% · edge +15 pts

1.91

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Over 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 29%

1.9

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While specific corner and card data is limited, Ipswich's attacking approach and Arsenal's offensive pressure suggest a game with sustained territorial battles and set-piece opportunities. The presence of fouling risks from Arsenal's Calafiori and Ipswich's physical attackers may increase card counts and set-piece chances.

Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

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Ipswich1

Played

Arsenal0

Ipswich3

Avg goals for

Arsenal0

Ipswich1

Avg goals against

Arsenal0

Ipswich0

Clean sheets

Arsenal0

Best odds for this sectionIpswich Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 38% vs implied 23% · edge +15 pts

4.4

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Ipswich to WinBetMGM guide price · model 27%

8.5

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Arsenal Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%

1.2

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Arsenal to WinBetMGM guide price · model 23%

1.38

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Ipswich's season stats reflect an aggressive attacking style with consistent goal scoring and a tendency for matches to exceed 2.5 goals. Arsenal's thinner data sample limits definitive conclusions but their attacking indexes support a positive goal expectation in this fixture.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Ipswich Over 2.5

-Arsenal Over 2.5

2.5H2H avg goals

The last two head-to-head meetings averaged 2.5 goals, indicating a history of open games between these sides. This trend, combined with Ipswich's recent Over 2.5 Goals rate, suggests a continuation of goal-laden encounters in this cup tie.

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