Ipswich Town FC vs Southampton FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Ipswich Town FC vs Southampton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

In Round 24 of the 2024/25 Premier League season, the stakes may not be high in terms of title races or European spots, but for Ipswich Town and Southampton, this match is anything but meaningless. Both teams, stranded at the bottom of the table, are fighting for survival, and three points here could be the spark that ignites a late-season revival. 

Both teams come into this clash licking their wounds after heavy defeats. Ipswich was  swept aside 4-1 by league leaders Liverpool, with Jacob Greaves providing their lone moment of joy. Meanwhile, Southampton suffered yet another setback by three goals, this time, falling 3-1 to Newcastle, with Jan Bednarek grabbing a consolation goal. 

The clash between Ipswich and Southampton is set to be a thrilling, high-paced affair. With both teams desperate for points to escape the relegation zone, expect a fierce battle as they push for all three points in this crucial encounter. Head-to-head encounters at Portman Road have been fiercely contested, with Ipswich narrowly leading 6-4 against the Saints, including one draw in their last 11 matchups.

Current Standings: Ipswich sit 19th in the league with 16 points from 24 games, a record of 3 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses keeping them just above the bottom. Southampton, however, are rock-bottom in 20th, with a dismal 6 points from 23 matches, including just 1 win, 3 draws, and a staggering 19 defeats. 

Head-to-head record: Both teams have played each other 11 times, with Ipswich holding the edge with a win-loss record of 5-3 with 3 draws. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ipswich Town FC Preview

Ipswich has had a rough time lately, shipping 10 goals while netting just once in their last two outings. However, their overall competitiveness in the competition can't be overlooked. Saturday presents a golden chance for the Tractor Boys to bounce back and grab all three points against a struggling Southampton side desperate for some respite. 

With both sides desperate for a win, Ipswich will need key players to step up. Delap and Hutchinson have been crucial in front of goal, contributing 10 of Ipswich’s 21 strikes this season. But the real game-changer could be left-back Leif Davis. The creative heartbeat of the team, he racked up 18 assists last season in the 2nd division and is a constant threat with his pinpoint deliveries, mastery of dead-ball situations, and ability to unlock defenses with a perfectly timed final ball.

Team News 

Sammie Szmodics, who was absent against Liverpool, remains sidelined with an ankle injury and will miss the upcoming clash as he continues his recovery. 

Ipswich Town Probable XI - Walton(GK); Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Davis, Graeves,  Philips, Morsy, Hutchinson, Burns, Philogene, Delap

Southampton FC Preview

Southampton have hit a rough patch, suffering three straight defeats in the Premier League. A 3-1 loss to Manchester United was followed by a narrow 3-2 setback against Nottingham Forest, before Newcastle added to their woes with another 3-1 defeat. Though, the loss to a weary Newcastle side would have stung even more to the Saints, especially after leading 1-0 at halftime.Their away form has been equally worrying, with no wins in six games—just two draws and four losses. 

Meanwhile, Saints’ head coach will be more worried about his team chasing an unwanted record at this point of time as with every defeat, the risk grows that they will break Derby County’s infamous record of managing only 11 points in a season. 

Stats that matter

The Saints are in a significant slump, having gone 13 league matches without a win and losing their last six games. They have struggled particularly on the road, suffering the most defeats with 10 losses away from home. Their defensive woes are evident, having conceded the most goals in the league with 53. Furthermore, their attacking prowess has been lacking, scoring the fewest goals with only 16 in the league. Interestingly, 33% of their goals are scored between the 46th and 60th minute.

Team News 

Southampton’s injury woes deepen as young talent Tyler Dibling remains sidelined with an ankle injury, joining a growing list of absentees that already features goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and defender Jack Stephens.

Southampton Probable XI - Ramsdale (GK), Bednarek, Bree, Walker-Peters, Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Aribo, Downes, Fernandes, Armstrong & Archer

IPSWICH TOWN FC vs SOUTHAMPTON FC
Winning Prediction

With the stakes high and the contest tightly balanced, all three outcomes are possible. However, Ipswich will enter the match as favorites based on their overall performance this season.  Ipswich Town has odds of 1.91 for a win, compared to Southampton's 4.00, with a draw at 3.40. It's shaping up to be a challenging task for the Saints to defy the odds.

Ipswich Town to Win (2-1)

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