The Premier League kick-off is still more than a month away, but a supercomputer has already delivered its verdict on how the 2026/27 season will unfold, and the news for Ipswich Town fans makes for uncomfortable reading.
A Big Grain of Salt Required
Before diving in, it’s worth stressing this projection, produced via Betting Lounge, comes with plenty of transfer business still to be completed before the window closes on August 31st. Predicted tables this early in the summer are always more fun conversation-starter than genuine forecast, but let’s take a look anyway.
Arsenal Tipped for Back-to-Back Titles
At the top of the table, Arsenal are predicted to retain their Premier League crown, once again fending off Manchester City, now under new manager Enzo Maresca, this time by a comfortable eight-point margin. Liverpool, under new boss Andoni Iraola, are tipped to finish third, with Michael Carrick’s Manchester United rounding out the top four.
The Real Story: Ipswich’s Relegation Fears
While the title race makes for interesting reading, the section that matters most to Suffolk supporters is firmly at the bottom of the table, and unfortunately, the news isn’t good. The supercomputer predicts Ipswich will suffer relegation once again, finishing 19th on 27 points.
There is at least a small silver lining buried in the numbers. That points total would represent an improvement of five points compared to Ipswich’s tally during their 2024/25 top-flight campaign, suggesting at least some progress even if it ultimately isn’t enough to preserve their Premier League status.
Who Else Is Predicted to Go Down?
Joining Ipswich in the relegation zone, according to the projection, are Frank Lampard’s Championship winners Coventry City, tipped to finish bottom of the entire table on 24 points, and Hull City, predicted to finish 18th on 33 points. Nottingham Forest and Sunderland, Ipswich’s opening day opponents, are forecast to narrowly avoid the drop, finishing just above the relegation trapdoor.
The Full Predicted Table
For those wanting the complete picture, here’s how the supercomputer sees the season playing out from top to bottom: Arsenal lead the way on 86 points, followed by Manchester City (78), Liverpool (75), Manchester United (68), Chelsea (66), Aston Villa (63), Tottenham (63), Newcastle United (57), Brighton (55), and Bournemouth (53) rounding out the top half.
The bottom half sees Brentford (49), Everton (47), Fulham (43), Leeds United (42), Crystal Palace (41), Sunderland (40), Nottingham Forest (36), Hull City (33), Ipswich Town (27), and Coventry City (24) completing the table.
Can Ipswich Prove the Doubters Wrong?
Of course, with over a month of transfer business still ahead and pre-season yet to properly get underway, there’s plenty of time for Gary O’Neil’s side to strengthen their squad and defy these early predictions. Supercomputers have been wrong before, and Ipswich fans will be desperate to see their side buck the trend heading into a crucial campaign.
What’s your prediction for Ipswich this season? Do you think the Blues can beat the odds and stay up, or does this supercomputer projection look about right? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
