Ipswich vs Southampton prediction
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Five of the last seven meetings between these two clubs have ended with both teams scoring.

The Premier League's bottom two clubs go head-to-head on Saturday in what is expected to be a close and competitive 90 minutes at Portman Road.

Ipswich vs Southampton prediction: Goals in this game for both teams?

Key Stats

  • Ipswich have only managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six attempts.
  • Southampton have kept one clean sheet in their last six games.
  • Over 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the hosts' last five fixtures.
  • At least three goals have been scored in each of Southampton's last six outings.

Correct score prediction: Ipswich 2-2 Southampton

Three of the last six meetings between these two clubs have ended in score draws and while Ipswich are the clear favourite to win this weekend, we're backing a 2-2 draw at Portman Road. The hosts have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five matches and Southampton have let in at least two goals in four of their last five fixtures as well.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookings backing the hosts

  • HOME: 24/25 (1.96) – 51%
  • DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
  • AWAY: 33/10 (4.30) – 23.3%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Ipswich are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 51% and it's hard to argue with the bookmakers on this one.

You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Ipswich edge it

Saturday's hosts have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five encounters with Southampton, but the pair drew 1-1 in September's reverse league meetings.

England Premier League 21/09/24

Southampton

Southampton

1
Ipswich

Ipswich

1

England Championship 01/04/24

Ipswich

Ipswich

3
Southampton

Southampton

2

England Championship 19/09/23

Southampton

Southampton

0
Ipswich

Ipswich

1

England FA Cup 14/01/15

Ipswich

Ipswich

0
Southampton

Southampton

1

England FA Cup 04/01/15

Southampton

Southampton

1
Ipswich

Ipswich

1

Ipswich preview: Lost last three

The Tractor Boys made the trip to Anfield last weekend where as expected, they suffered a heavy defeat.

Liverpool were 4-0 up and had the three points tied up by the time that defender Jacob Greaves scored his first goal of the campaign in the 90th minute to make the final scoreline 4-1.

Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin, Wesley Burns and Samuel Szmodics make up the four main injury concerns for Saturday's hosts.

Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Phillips, Johnson, Delap, Philogene & Hutchinson

England Premier League 13/04/25

D

Chelsea

Chelsea

2

Ipswich

Ipswich

2

England Premier League 05/04/25

L

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

2

Ipswich

Ipswich

1

England Premier League 02/04/25

W

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

1

Ipswich

Ipswich

2

England Premier League 15/03/25

L

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

4

Ipswich

Ipswich

2

England Premier League 08/03/25

L

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

1

Ipswich

Ipswich

0

Southampton preview: One win this season

The Saints took the lead at home to Newcastle last time out but it proved to be another false dawn for the relegation-bound club.

Jan Bednarek headed the Saints in front in the 10th minute after good work from James Bree but Newcastle replied with two goals of their own to lead 2-1 at the interval and scored another early in the second half to win the game 3-1.

Tyler-Jay Dibling, Ross Stewart and Jack Stephens could all miss out this weekend through injury.

Predicted lineup: McCarthy (GK), Bednarek, Manning, Bree, Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Aribo, Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Onuachu & Armstrong

England Premier League 12/04/25

L

Aston Villa

Aston Villa

3

Southampton

Southampton

0

England Premier League 06/04/25

L

Tottenham

Tottenham

3

Southampton

Southampton

1

England Premier League 02/04/25

D

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

1

Southampton

Southampton

1

England Premier League 15/03/25

L

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

2

Southampton

Southampton

1

England Premier League 08/03/25

L

Liverpool

Liverpool

3

Southampton

Southampton

1

Player to watch: Iliman Ndiaye

Iliman Ndiaye has proven to be an excellent signing from Marseille, someone the Everton fans have taken to their hearts immediately.

Iliman Ndiaye player to watch
Iliman Ndiaye celebrates his first Premier League goal – Photo by Imago

The Senegal international top scores for the Toffees this season with five Premier League goals and the 24-year-old heads into this weekend's clash with Leicester having scored in each of Everton's last two matches.

Can Ndiaye guide the Toffees to three straight wins?

Ndiaye scored a great goal against Leicester in the pair's reverse league meeting and we wouldn't be surprised to see the talented forward score the winning goal at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Player to watch: Leif Davis

Ipswich left-back Leif Davis was an assist machine in the Championship last season and while his numbers don't match up in the top flight, he has still been one of the Tractor Boys' best players.

Leif Davis player to watch
Leif Davis in action for Ipswich – Photo by Imago

Davis has chipped in with two assists and one goal so far this season and no other Ipswich player has created more goals for the club in the Premier League so far.

Ipswich's attacking-minded left-back has impressed in the Premier League

We're backing Davis to enjoy another fruitful 90 minutes down the left-hand side for Town this weekend against the worst defence in the Premier League this season.


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