Ipswich Town will host Fulham in the sixth round of the Premier League on 10 October, with the visitors seeking their first victory of the new campaign. Fulham are currently in the relegation zone, while Ipswich Town sit 11th after an inconsistent start.
Ipswich Town have played five league matches, winning two and losing three without recording a draw. Gary O'Neil's side have collected six points and have a negative goal difference of four, having scored seven goals and conceded 11.
The club have also lost four of their past five matches, a run they will look to end when Fulham visit. Despite that recent record, Ipswich Town remain eight places above their opponents in the early Premier League table.
Fulham appointed former Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa during the summer. The decision was met with doubts from both experts and supporters, and the team's results have so far done little to ease those concerns.
After five rounds, Fulham have not won a match. They have taken only two points, suffering three defeats, and currently occupy 19th place in the table.
The international break could give Arbeloa valuable time to work with his team before the trip to Ipswich. The prediction is that Fulham will use that opportunity to secure their first win of the Premier League season.
Head-to-head record
Ipswich Town and Fulham have met 33 times. Ipswich Town have won nine of those matches, while Fulham have recorded 14 victories. The remaining 10 fixtures ended in draws.
Recent form also offers little certainty. Ipswich Town have suffered four defeats in their last five games, while Fulham have managed only one victory across their past six matches.
Bookmakers give Fulham a slight advantage despite their difficult start to the campaign. The visitors are expected to have a chance of taking all three points, with the match representing an opportunity for Arbeloa to deliver his first league win since taking charge.
The fixture is scheduled to take place on 10 October as part of the sixth round of the Premier League.