Alan Shearer has backed Everton to beat Ipswich Town at Goodison Park this Saturday. The Premier League legend's prediction highlights the challenge facing the Tractor Boys against a side yet to lose this season, with Everton currently sitting ninth in the standings.
Shearer made his forecast in a column published on Friday. "Everton are a tough side and got a decent result away at Spurs last weekend," he said. "I think they'll have too much for Ipswich, especially being at home." He pointed to the team's strong start, which includes an average of 1.8 goal minutes per game and a total of 7 points from their opening four fixtures.
He acknowledged Ipswich's own positive result last weekend, a 3-2 win at Crystal Palace, but still favours the Merseyside club. "Ipswich got a good result away at Palace last weekend, but I fancy Everton to take all three points here," Shearer added. The visitors, who are 10th, have conceded an average of 2.5 goals per game so far.
Everton's unbeaten run of four matches marks their best start to a top-flight campaign since the 2020-21 season under Carlo Ancelotti. That year, they won their first five games, beating Tottenham, West Brom, Crystal Palace, Brighton and drawing with Liverpool. Their next fixture after hosting Ipswich is a trip to face Brentford.
Ipswich travel north with six points from four games. Their recent form is mixed, with two wins and three losses in their last five outings, including a 4-2 home defeat to Arsenal last time out. Key forward Emersonn, who has two goals this season, is currently sidelined alongside Jack Taylor, with the latest updates available on the injuries page.
The match represents a direct clash in the mid-table. Ipswich will be looking to build on their away victory at Selhurst Park and improve a defensive record that has seen them concede ten goals so far. Everton will aim to extend their unbeaten run and stays ahead of the busy fixtures schedule.
The original report is at Goodison News
