Graham Potter Urges West Ham To Lift Their Performance Ahead Of Final Premier League Game Against Ipswich Town

West Ham United are gearing up for their final Premier League match of the season against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The Hammers aim to secure back-to-back away victories after defeating Manchester United 2-0 in their previous away fixture. Despite this recent success, West Ham have only managed one win in their last ten matches, placing them 15th in the league with 40 points.Graham Potter has urged his team to elevate their performance levels. "We have to do better. That's what it is. That's the challenge for us," Potter stated. He emphasised the need for improvement, acknowledging that waiting for favourable outcomes isn't enough; proactive efforts are required to achieve desired results.Ipswich Town find themselves in a challenging position, sitting 19th in the table following a 2-0 defeat to Leicester City. Their form has been poor, with just one victory since January—a 2-1 win over Bournemouth in April. Their last home triumph was against Chelsea on December 30.Julio Enciso stands out for Ipswich Town, having taken four shots and created two chances against Leicester City. Meanwhile, Jarrod Bowen is a key player for West Ham, scoring in three consecutive Premier League games for the second time in his career.Kieran McKenna, Ipswich's manager, is keen on ending the season on a high note with a home victory. "That [beating West Ham] has to be the focus over the next week," he told BBC Sport. McKenna stressed the importance of hard work and determination to secure a much-needed win at home.

Match Prediction

Historically, West Ham have dominated their encounters with Ipswich Town, losing only once in their last nine Premier League meetings and winning the last three consecutively. Ipswich have never defeated West Ham at Portman Road in the Premier League era.West Ham's recent form shows they have won just one of their last ten top-flight matches but managed an impressive victory against Manchester United away from home. In contrast, Ipswich have endured a difficult season, losing 13 of their 18 Premier League games this year.The Tractor Boys are experiencing their longest-ever home losing streak in any division, having lost eight consecutive Premier League games at Portman Road. This season, they have equalled their record for most home defeats in a single campaign with 13 losses.

Opta Win Probability

According to Opta's win probability model, West Ham are favoured with a 42.5% chance of winning against Ipswich Town's 32.4%. A draw is considered less likely at 25.1%.As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter, West Ham aim to end on a positive note while Ipswich seek redemption before returning to the Championship next season.