Ipswich will take on Southampton on Sunday, 16 August, in a match between two teams who were relegated from the Premier League last season.
Neither side were particularly impressive on the opening day of the Championship season last weekend, so both will be looking to improve on Sunday.
As part of our first round of Championship betting tips, check out our Ipswich vs Southampton prediction below.
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Ipswich vs Southampton prediction: Saints to go two from two
Key Stats
- Southampton won their opening match of the season, while Ipswich only managed a draw.
- Ipswich crashed out of the Carabao Cup this week, losing to League Two side Bromley.
- Three goals or more have been scored in seven of the last eight league matches played at Portman Road.
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 1-2 Southampton
Ipswich will be looking forward to returning home this weekend after two disappointing results on the road to kickstart their season, but they won't be looking forward to playing Southampton. The Saints will still be buzzing after their last-gasp win over Wrexham, and that momentum should carry them to a quick start on Sunday and an important three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich go in as favourites
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Ipswich vs Southampton odds are a little surprising in that the Tractor Boys are the favourites with the bookies despite their sluggish start to the season. Ladbrokes have given Ipswich a 50% chance of winning the match, while Southampton have been given just a 32% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Honours even
Across the last five meetings between Ipswich and Southampton, the record couldn't be closer. Both teams have enjoyed two wins apiece, while the third match finished all square. As mentioned earlier, the trip to Ipswich last season was the only happy one for Southampton across all 19 Premier League away matches.
England Premier League 01/02/25
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England Premier League 21/09/24
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England Championship 01/04/24
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Southampton
England Championship 19/09/23
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England FA Cup 14/01/15
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Ipswich preview: Is pressure building on McKenna?
Kieron McKenna was considered untouchable at Ipswich, even after being at the helm for the club's relegation campaign, but is the tide now turning? A sluggish start has raised question marks and things won't get easier amid the news that Nathan Broadhead and Omari Hutchinson have both left the club. Chuba Akpom could make his debut on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK), Johnson, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis, Ogbene, Taylor, Matusiwa, Clarke, Szmodics, Hirst
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Brentford
1
Ipswich
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Everton
2
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 26/04/25
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Newcastle
3
Ipswich
0
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Arsenal
4
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 13/04/25
D
Chelsea
2
Ipswich
2
Southampton preview: Dibling is back
Although speculation continues to swirl around his future, Tyler Dibling is back in first-team training with Southampton and could play this weekend. Also returning for the Saints are Charlie Taylor and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Spencer, Moore, Helik, Leigh, Goodrham, Brannagan, Mills, Lankshear, Dembele, Harris
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Man City
0
Southampton
0
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Leicester
2
Southampton
0
England Premier League 26/04/25
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Fulham
2
Southampton
1
England Premier League 19/04/25
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West Ham
1
Southampton
1
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Aston Villa
3
Southampton
0
Player to watch: Sammie Szmodics
Sammie Szmodics is expected to perform for Ipswich this season after ultimately being a disappointment in the Premier League. The Irishman does have plenty of historical form in this league, and he scored 27 goals for Blackburn in the season immediately prior to his move to the Tractor Boys.