The Matchday 24 encounter in the Premier League between Ipswich and Southampton will take place on February 1 at Portman Road. Ipswich vs. Southampton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Ipswich
January was a challenging month for Kieran McKenna's side. The team started with a 2-2 draw against Fulham, followed by three consecutive defeats. At home, the club lost to Brighton (0-2) and Manchester City (0-6), and then suffered a 1-4 defeat away to Liverpool. Ipswich remains in the relegation zone but is just one point away from the safe 17th place. Notably, the club has scored only 21 goals in the current championship, with only two clubs scoring fewer.
Forward Chiedozie Ogbene is out for the season due to injury. The participation of forward Conor Chaplin and midfielders Wes Burns and Sammie Szmodics is doubtful.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of the last 9 home games in the Premier League.
- At least one team failed to score in Ipswich's last four home matches in the Premier League.
- The club has won only once in the second half in their last 17 league matches (6 draws and 10 losses).
Predicted lineup for Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
Christian Walton – Dara O'Shea, Axel Tuanzebe, Leif Davis, Jacob Greaves – Sam Morsy, Kalvin Phillips – Wes Burns, Jaden Philogene, Omari Hutchinson – Liam Delap.
Southampton
The team continues to sit at the bottom of the Premier League table. Ivan Juric's side is now 11 points away from the safe 17th spot. The club enters this match with a six-game losing streak in the league. Notably, Southampton has conceded three or more goals in their last four league outings. Additionally, the team has the worst defense in the tournament, having conceded 53 goals.
Forwards Tyler Dibling and Ross Stewart are out due to injuries. The participation of defender Jack Stephens and forward Kamaldeen Sulemana is doubtful.
- At least three goals have been scored in the club's last five Premier League matches.
- The number "1" appeared in the final score in 10 of Southampton's last 13 league matches.
- The team has failed to score in the second half in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Southampton (3-4-1-2)
Alex McCarthy – Jan Bednarek, James Bree, Taylor Harwood-Bellis – Ryan Manning, Kyle Walker-Peters, Lesley Ugochukwu, Joe Aribo – Mateusz Fernandes – Adam Armstrong, Paul Onuachu.
Referee
Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 17 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 83;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 6%.
Ipswich vs. Southampton: Match Prediction
In a clash between two of the Premier League's weakest teams, I favor the hosts. The home advantage could play a significant role in this encounter. Moreover, Kieran McKenna's side has the opportunity to move out of the relegation zone after this game, while the visitors are clear underdogs, not only conceding the most goals in the league but also scoring the fewest.
Southampton has failed to win in their last 19 consecutive away league matches, losing 15 of those. Ipswich has managed only one home victory in the Premier League 2024/25 season, but that win came against a strong Chelsea side. The team also took points from formidable opponents like Fulham, Manchester United, and Aston Villa. Therefore, my prediction is Victory for Ipswich.
