Everton U21 vs Ipswich Town U21 preview and prediction
The match
Everton U21 host Ipswich Town U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One on Friday 17 April, with kick-off at 19:00 (WAT) at Walton Hall Park. Everton U21 are 13th with 9 points from 6 games (in the top half), while Ipswich Town U21 sit 23rd on 6 points (in the bottom half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Everton U21's last 5: DLLLD Most recently they drew with Birmingham City U21 1–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Ipswich Town U21's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Birmingham City U21 3–0 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Ipswich Town U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 1.7 for Everton U21 and 1.8 for Ipswich Town U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 69%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Everton U21 1–1 Ipswich Town U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Everton U2137%fair 2.73 · @2.20
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.60
Ipswich Town U2142%fair 2.37 · @2.50
3.55Expected goals
1.71Everton U21 xG
1.84Ipswich Town U21 xG
69%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–15%
1–35%
From our goals model: Everton U21 1.7 – 1.8 Ipswich Town U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Ipswich Town U21 to win✗
42%
2.37
2.50 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.46
1.35
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.79
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Ipswich Town U21 / FT Ipswich Town U21✗
25%
3.94
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.00
–
Form
Everton U21 – last 6
DLLLDL
3 Apr
@ Birmingham City U21
1–1
D
22 Mar
@ Brighton U21
0–5
L
18 Mar
vs Borussia Dortmund II
0–2
L
9 Mar
@ Reading U21
0–1
L
27 Feb
@ Southampton U21
2–2
D
20 Feb
vs Sunderland U21
1–2
L
0.7Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Ipswich Town U21 – last 6
WDLWDW
10 Apr
@ Birmingham City U21
3–0
W
23 Mar
vs Burnley U21
0–0
D
6 Mar
vs West Bromwich Albion U21
0–3
L
27 Feb
@ Arsenal U21
1–0
W
17 Feb
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
2–2
D
13 Feb
vs Stoke City U21
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Everton U21 and Ipswich Town U21.
What is the prediction for Everton U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Everton U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
On our numbers Everton U21 have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Ipswich Town U21 42%.
How many goals will there be in Everton U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Everton U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our predicted score is Everton U21 1–1 Ipswich Town U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Everton U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
Everton U21 vs Ipswich Town U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Walton Hall Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
