Ipswich v Aston Villa prediction

Premier League · Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT · Portman Road

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:24 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Ipswich v Aston Villa, Premier League on Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Ipswich host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday 28 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).

The key numbers

Ipswich have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Aston Villa are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Ipswich, every meeting checked. Ipswich are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Aston Villa are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

11 of Ipswich’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of Ipswich’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Ipswich have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.75 and conceding 1.50. Ipswich have scored 15 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Ipswich have conceded 20 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs.

11 of Aston Villa’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in nine of Aston Villa’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Aston Villa have four wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.75 points per game, scoring 1.75 and conceding 1.88. Aston Villa have scored 14 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Aston Villa have conceded 17 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Ipswich (14th) and Aston Villa (10th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Aston Villa the stronger side, 232 rating points above Ipswich (Aston Villa 1677, Ipswich 1444, after at least 48 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 15 February 2025, finished Aston Villa 1–1 Ipswich.

Team news

Predicted Ipswich XI (4-2-3-1): C. Walton, D. O'Shea, I. Diop, L. Davis, A. Ouattara, E. Palacios, J. Enciso, Florentino, J. Philogene-Bidace, A. Fatawu, Emersonn — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Marcelino Núñez (4.9 per match over four appearances, two goals) and J. Enciso (4.2 per match over 10 appearances, two goals and two assists) have been Ipswich’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Ipswich (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Marcelino Núñez averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 359 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last five appearances. J. Enciso averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1406 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Aston Villa XI (4-2-3-1): Z. Suzuki, V. Lindelöf, P. Torres, I. Maatsen, M. Cash, B. Kamara, J. McGinn, J. Manzambi, L. Goretzka, J. Gomes, N. Jackson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicolas Jackson (4.9 per match over 14 appearances, nine goals and one assist) and Johan Manzambi (4.9 per match over 10 appearances, three goals and three assists) have been Aston Villa’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Aston Villa (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicolas Jackson averages 2.7 shots per 90 over 1413 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. Johan Manzambi averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 1295 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT · Premier League · Portman Road
Head-to-head (last 6): Ipswich 0 · draws 3 · Aston Villa 3 · 2.83 goals/game
Recent form: Ipswich 1W 2D 2L · Aston Villa 1W 2D 2L

Ipswich v Aston Villa (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 2.13

Goals

against 2 / 1.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

2.5 / 5.5

Corners

against 4.63 / 6.13 · 0 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

3.63 / 5.13

Shots on target

against 4.38 / 5.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.38 / 1.75

Cards

against 2 / 2.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Ipswich for / against	Line	Aston Villa for / against
Goals scored	1.63 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	2.13 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	2.5 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.5 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	10.5 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	14.75 for · 16.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	3.63 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	5.13 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.25 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	11.38 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.38 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.75 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5

Ipswich

Ipswich Goalkeeper

Ipswich — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Christian Walton	8	90720 min	243 /90	70.9 /90	00 /90
K. Scherpen	4	90360 min	153.8 /90	102.5 /90	00 /90

Ipswich — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Christian Walton n 8	90	3 6/5
K. Scherpen n 4	90	3.8 4/2

Ipswich Defensive

Ipswich — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Leif Davis	12	79949 min	100.9 /90	90.9 /90	60.6 /90	272.6 /90	60.6 /90	20.2 /90
Dara O'Shea	11	90990 min	171.5 /90	121.1 /90	100.9 /90	696.3 /90	70.6 /90	00 /90
I. Diop	10	90900 min	80.8 /90	181.8 /90	101 /90	242.4 /90	80.8 /90	20.2 /90
A. Ouattara	9	76688 min	101.3 /90	81 /90	00 /90	222.9 /90	50.7 /90	10.1 /90
Jacob Greaves	6	90537 min	111.8 /90	40.7 /90	61 /90	254.2 /90	40.7 /90	10.2 /90
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Ipswich — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Leif Davis n 8	81.5	0.7 4/1	0.7 5/0	—
Dara O'Shea n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.6 4/1	—
I. Diop n 8	90	0.6 4/1	0.3 2/0	—
J. Enciso n 8	84.3	0.7 4/1	1.7 8/4	—
Emersonn n 8	68.8	0.8 3/2	2.1 7/4	—
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Ipswich — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Leif Davis n 8	81.5	1.1 3/3
Dara O'Shea n 8	90	1.9 7/4
I. Diop n 8	90	0.9 3/2
J. Enciso n 8	84.3	0.9 5/2
Emersonn n 8	68.8	0.5 3/0
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Ipswich Attacking

Ipswich — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Emersonn	10	66661 min	20.3 /90	10.1 /90	172.3 /90	40.5 /90	81.1 /90	91.2 /90
Jack Clarke	10	40396 min	20.5 /90	30.7 /90	71.6 /90	40.9 /90	92 /90	61.4 /90
Z. Flemming	6	33197 min	10.5 /90	00 /90	62.7 /90	31.4 /90	10.5 /90	20.9 /90
Chuba Akpom	5	41207 min	20.9 /90	10.4 /90	52.2 /90	41.7 /90	10.4 /90	10.4 /90
S. Egeli	2	56111 min	10.8 /90	00 /90	21.6 /90	10.8 /90	10.8 /90	00 /90
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Ipswich — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Leif Davis n 8	81.5	0.6 3/1	0.1 1/0
Dara O'Shea n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
I. Diop n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
J. Enciso n 8	84.3	2.9 7/6	1.1 5/3
Emersonn n 8	68.8	2.3 6/6	0.3 2/0
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Ipswich — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ipswich before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Leif Davis n 8	81.5	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
Dara O'Shea n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
I. Diop n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Enciso n 8	84.3	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
Emersonn n 8	68.8	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0
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Aston Villa

Aston Villa Goalkeeper

Aston Villa — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Z. Suzuki	14	871215 min	523.9 /90	120.9 /90	00 /90
M. Bizot	4	80321 min	133.6 /90	61.7 /90	00 /90

Aston Villa — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Z. Suzuki n 8	90	3.8 7/6
M. Bizot n 8	79.6	3.8 7/5

Aston Villa Defensive

Aston Villa — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
V. Lindelöf	15	901356 min	40.3 /90	120.8 /90	30.2 /90	181.2 /90	40.3 /90	00 /90
M. Cash	12	80954 min	343.2 /90	40.4 /90	60.6 /90	504.7 /90	191.8 /90	50.5 /90
I. Maatsen	11	88966 min	252.3 /90	141.3 /90	20.2 /90	494.6 /90	90.8 /90	30.3 /90
Pau Torres	11	82898 min	70.7 /90	30.3 /90	10.1 /90	212.1 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90
T. Mings	10	73728 min	60.7 /90	40.5 /90	20.2 /90	253.1 /90	50.6 /90	10.1 /90
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Aston Villa — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. McGinn n 8	68.3	1 5/1	1.8 6/4	—
V. Lindelöf n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0	—
E. Buendía n 8	62	1.6 6/3	1.8 6/2	—
R. Barkley n 8	34.6	2.6 5/2	1.3 2/1	—
Z. Suzuki n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
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Aston Villa — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. McGinn n 8	68.3	2 5/4
V. Lindelöf n 8	90	0.4 3/0
E. Buendía n 8	62	4.4 5/5
R. Barkley n 8	34.6	0 0/0
B. Kamara n 8	85.8	3.3 7/6
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Aston Villa Attacking

Aston Villa — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
N. Jackson	14	751054 min	90.8 /90	10.1 /90	332.8 /90	191.6 /90	161.4 /90	272.3 /90
Alysson Edward	12	41489 min	20.4 /90	10.2 /90	112 /90	40.7 /90	71.3 /90	122.2 /90
I. Mbaye	11	40442 min	00 /90	40.8 /90	142.9 /90	61.2 /90	173.5 /90	91.8 /90
T. Abraham	6	32192 min	20.9 /90	00 /90	31.4 /90	20.9 /90	00 /90	20.9 /90
A. Garnacho	3	2265 min	00 /90	00 /90	45.5 /90	22.8 /90	11.4 /90	11.4 /90
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Aston Villa — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. McGinn n 8	68.3	0.8 4/1	0.3 2/0
V. Lindelöf n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Buendía n 8	62	3.1 6/4	0.9 2/2
R. Barkley n 8	34.6	2.6 5/2	1.6 4/1
Z. Suzuki n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Aston Villa — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Aston Villa before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. McGinn n 8	68.3	0.2 1/0	0.3 2/0
V. Lindelöf n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Buendía n 8	62	0.4 2/0	0 0/0
R. Barkley n 8	34.6	1 2/1	0.3 1/0
Z. Suzuki n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Ipswich v Aston Villa — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

IpswichWLDDL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

Aston VillaWLDLD

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Ipswich 0 · 3 draws · Aston Villa 3 · 2.83 goals/game

2025-02-15 Aston Villa 1–1 Ipswich
2024-09-29 Ipswich 2–2 Aston Villa
2019-01-26 Aston Villa 2–1 Ipswich
2018-08-18 Ipswich 1–1 Aston Villa
2018-04-21 Ipswich 0–4 Aston Villa
2017-11-25 Aston Villa 2–0 Ipswich

League standing · 2026/27

Ipswich#14 pos11 pts10 pl-5 GD

Aston Villa#10 pos13 pts10 pl-3 GD

Goals per game

Ipswich scored1.5

Aston Villa scored1.4

Ipswich conceded2

Aston Villa conceded1.7

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What is the head-to-head record between Ipswich and Aston Villa?: In their last 6 meetings, Ipswich won 0, Aston Villa won 3 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Ipswich and Aston Villa?: Recent form — Ipswich 1W 2D 2L; Aston Villa 1W 2D 2L.

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