Ipswich host Arsenal at Portman Road on 15 September at 22:00 GMT+3 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Arsenal have repeatedly handled the early rounds of this competition well, and another composed cup performance should extend that record.
Below is the full match preview, predictions and betting analysis.
Ipswich vs Arsenal Tips
- Ipswich vs Arsenal: Arsenal To Win To Nil @ with N/A
- Ipswich vs Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres To Score Anytime @ with N/A
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Ipswich vs Arsenal Odds
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Ipswich vs Arsenal Predictions
Arsenal can make defensive strength count
Arsenal have won each of their last five matches and conceded only once across that run, with four victories accompanied by a clean sheet. Their defensive record has remained a major feature of their start to the season.
The Carabao Cup has also brought convincing early-round results. Arsenal beat Port Vale and Brighton 2-0 in their first two ties last season before going on to eliminate Crystal Palace and Chelsea.
Mikel Arteta has not treated this competition as an excuse for complete rotation. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel both made five appearances in last season’s run, while William Saliba started five times. Arsenal have enough squad depth to make changes without stripping too much quality from the side at Portman Road.
Arteta is still waiting for another domestic cup after winning the FA Cup in his first season in charge in 2020. Arsenal reached the Carabao Cup final last season as part of their quadruple pursuit before that run ended there, while Southampton later knocked them out of the FA Cup.
Their current performances have looked more composed than last season, with the defensive numbers holding firm while Arsenal have been more proactive going forward. Four clean sheets in five victories make Arsenal To Win To Nil appealing at 2.45.
Ipswich have little recent cup history to answer that record. They were routinely beaten at Manchester United and lost 2-0 at home to Liverpool less than two weeks ago.
This is only the second time in six seasons that Ipswich have avoided elimination in their first Carabao Cup tie. They have progressed beyond the third round only once since 2011.
Tip: Arsenal To Win To Nil @ with N/A
Gyokeres has a chance to revive his scoring touch
Viktor Gyokeres has made a slow start to the season, putting the focus firmly on whether this cup tie can bring a change in his personal output.
His record last term was stronger against less demanding opposition, where he developed something of a flat-track bully reputation. This is his first chance this season to reproduce that kind of scoring return.
There is also a cup reference from last season. Gyokeres scored twice despite making only limited appearances in cup competitions, giving him a useful personal record in this setting.
That tournament return is enough for a direct goalscorer angle, and I’m backing Viktor Gyokeres To Score Anytime at 2.00.
Tip: Viktor Gyokeres To Score Anytime @ with N/A
