Ipswich vs Southampton Prediction – Championship
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Here you will find the best prediction for Ipswich vs Southampton for the Championship, along with an analysis of the match and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to offer the best prediction for this match between Ipswich vs Southampton.
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Match preview: Ipswich vs Southampton
Ipswich and Southampton face off at Portman Road Stadium in a match of the 2nd round of the Championship. Recent direct confrontation records favour the home team, which won 2 out of the last 4 matches, with 1 draw and 1 loss. The last encounter between these two teams was on 01-02-2025, ending in a Southampton victory (1-2). Special attention should be given to the home and away records, as Ipswich has shown different performances when playing at home compared to away.
Team analysis: Ipswich
Ipswich enters this 2nd round following a draw in their league opener against Birmingham City (1-1). Interestingly, they have been more effective away than on their home turf. In their last 30 matches, they have achieved 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses as visitors, contrasted with just 2 wins, 1 draw, and 12 losses at home. Following a disappointing penalty shoot-out loss against Bromley (4-5), Ipswich’s recent home form across competitions has seen them secure just 1 win in their last 10 matches. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding in all of their last 10 games. In home matches, the tendency for goals is evident, as 18 out of their last 20 games featured over 1.5 goals. In 15 games, they have never managed to overturn the score in the 10 occasions in which they conceded the first goal.
Ipswich Town arrives at this match following a penalty shoot-out defeat in the EFL Cup 2025/26 first round. In their latest Championship match, they drew 1-1 against Birmingham. Under manager Kieran McKenna, the team is expected to adopt a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on utilising quick counter-attacks. In attack, Jack Clarke, Chiedozie Ogbene, and George Hirst are expected to make significant contributions, leveraging their speed and technical skill to create goal-scoring opportunities. All players are available for this match.
Team analysis: Southampton
Southampton come into this 2nd round on the back of a victory in their opening match against Wrexham (2-1). The team has shown little susceptibility to home disadvantage, recording similar results at home and away. Their stats from the last 30 games reveal 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses as visitors, with 11 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home, their record is also modest with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, scoring 13 and conceding 30. Recently, they achieved a narrow victory against Northampton Town (0-1). In their last 10 matches across all competitions, Southampton has secured 2 wins, drawn 1, and lost 7. Their defence has been vulnerable, having allowed goals in 8 of their last 10 games, indicating areas in need of improvement. Of the last 15 matches, they conceded the first goal 10 times, managing to only equalise once.
Southampton arrives at this match having just secured a 1-0 victory over Northampton in the first round of the EFL Cup 2025/26. In their latest championship match, the team triumphed over Wrexham 2-1. The away side is likely to adopt a tactical system of 3-4-3, focusing on a more inward style of play and progressing through short passes. The frontline consists of Ryan Fraser, Adam Armstrong, and Jay Robinson, while midfielder Mateus Fernandes is tasked with orchestrating the team’s attacking movements. All squad members are available for this encounter.
The best prediction for Ipswich vs Southampton
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (prediction for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Do both teams score? Yes
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