Ipswich Town vs Southampton: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Ipswich Town vs Southampton: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 17, 2025 | Portman Road | English Championship | 12:00 GMT

A heavyweight clash between two sides that were relegated from the Premier League last season, both are tipped at immediately bouncing back to the top tier of English football so Sunday's match will be a good indicator into how they're adjusting to life in the Championship.

The two sides have had contrasting results to start the season, Ipswich are still winless after drawing their opening match with Birmingham City and losing 2-1 to League Two's Bromley in the EFL Cup in midweek while Southampton got off to the perfect start with a late comeback victory over Wrexham in the league last week and a 1-0 victory over Northampton in the EFL Cup.

Key Betting Tip: Southampton win at 3.60 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton Predicted Lineups

Ipswich predicted XI: Palmer, Davis, Greaves, O'Shea, Johnson, Taylor, Matusiwa, Chaplin, Ogbene, Hirst, Szomodics

Southampton predicted XI: Bazunu, Edwards, Stephens, Manning, Sugawara, Downes, Charles, Wellington, Fernandes, Fraser, Armstrong

## Ipswich Town vs Southampton Current League Standings

Saturday's match is both teams second of the new season so it is hard to judge their form yet.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton Head-to-Head Timeline

The teams last met in February where Southampton came out on top 2-1 at Portman Road.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

February 2025: Ipswich Town 1-2 Southampton (Premier League)

September 2024: Southampton 1-1 Ipswich Town (Premier League)

April 2024: Ipswich Town 3-2 Southampton (Championship)

September 2023: Southampton 0-1 Ipswich Town (EFL Championship)

January 2015: Ipswich Town 0-1 Southampton (FA Cup)

Ipswich's Last 5 Matches:

Bromley 1-1 Ipswich Town - Bromley win on penalties (EFL Cup)

Birmingham City 1-1 Ipswich Town (EFL Championship)

Auxerre 0-3 Ipswich Town (Friendly)

Ipswich Town 2-1 Charlton Athletic (Friendly)

Aberdeen 1-3 Ipswich Town (Friendly)

Southampton's Last 5 Matches:

Northampton 0-1 Southampton (EFL Cup)

Southampton 2-1 Wrexham (EFL Championship)

Southampton 2-2 Brighton & Hove Albion (Friendly)

Espanyol 2-1 Southampton (Friendly)

Castellon 1-1 Southampton (Friendly)

Ipswich Town vs Southampton Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyzes over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in a Home Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Ipswich Town vs Southampton Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Southampton win at 3.60 - Our team of in-house betting tipster have predicted a Blackburn win in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch:

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town) The 29-year-old has become Ipswich's main man in terms of goals following his standout season for Blackburn Rovers in 2023/24. He will hope to replicate that form if Ipswich are to be in the conversation for promotion this year. He found the net 4 times as the Tractor Boys struggled in the Premier League last year. The Irishman has yet to find the net this season yet but will be keen to change that stat this weekend.

Ryan Fraser (Southampton) After struggling to make an impact under Eddie Howe at Newcastle, Fraser made his loan move to St. Mary's permanent one year ago. If he can find the form he showed throughout his time at AFC Bournemouth during the 2018/19 season where he bagged 7 Premier League goals and 14 assists, Southampton will have a seriously dangerous player on their hands, especially at this level.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton Match Facts

Referee: Robert Madley - The experienced English referee averages 4 yellow cards per game.

Stadium Information: Portman Road in Ipswich provides the venue for this EFL Championship clash. The stadiums capacity is 30,017.

Final Prediction:

Ipswich Town 1-2 Southampton