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Ipswich Town vs. Southampton: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 1, 2025

Ipswich Town vs. Southampton: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 1, 2025

Second-last meets dead-last in Saturday’s bottom-of-the-table Premier League clash as Ipswich Town welcome Southampton to Portman Road. While only one place separates the two newly-promoted clubs in the relegation zone, the hosts are still in the survival fight, while Southampton require a miracle to avoid the drop.

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Ipswich Town

Kieran McKenna’s side endured a heavy 4-1 defeat at Anfield against league leaders Liverpool, following their 6-0 hammering by Manchester City. That loss marked a three-match winless run, which dropped Ipswich back into 19th place, though they remain just one point from safety.

Ipswich’s home form has been a key reason for their struggles, as they have collected just seven points at Portman Road this season, the second-worst record in the division. However, they did stun Chelsea with a 2-0 win at home in December, proving they are capable of turning up in big matches.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses
  • Last match: 4-1 loss vs. Liverpool (A)

Key Players:

  • Liam Delap – Ipswich’s top scorer with eight goals this season, three of which have been match openers.
  • Jacob Greaves – Scored against Liverpool and has been a defensive leader.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Wes Burns (knee injury, long-term)
  • Sammie Szmodics (ankle injury, doubtful)
  • Conor Chaplin (knee injury, out)
  • Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles, long-term)

Home Form:

  • 12 matches: 1 win, 4 draws, 7 losses
  • Goals scored: 9 | Goals conceded: 21

Southampton

The Saints suffered their 13th consecutive league match without a win, losing 3-1 at home to Newcastle United last weekend. They remain rooted to the bottom of the table, 11 points adrift of safety, and are on track to finish with one of the lowest-ever Premier League points totals.

Manager Ivan Juric’s side has struggled for goals, while also holding the league’s worst away record, with 10 defeats from 12 away games. If they lose to Ipswich, it would mark their longest-ever losing streak in top-flight history.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 0 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses
  • Last match: 3-1 loss vs. Newcastle (H)

Key Players:

  • Jan Bednarek – Southampton’s highest-scoring defender with two goals this season.
  • Joe Aribo – The midfield leader, with two goals and creative influence.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Tyler Dibling (ankle, out)
  • Kamaldeen Sulemana (hamstring, doubtful)
  • Ross Stewart (calf, doubtful)
  • Jack Stephens (fitness concerns, doubtful)

Away Form:

  • 12 matches: 0 wins, 2 draws, 10 losses
  • Goals scored: 8 | Goals conceded: 28

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

  • Last meeting: Southampton 1-1 Ipswich (September 2024)
    • Southampton scorer: Tyler Dibling (5’)
    • Ipswich scorer: Sam Morsy (95’)
  • Recent Meetings:
    • Southampton winless in last 4 matches vs. Ipswich
    • Ipswich’s last win vs. Southampton: 2014 (Championship)

Key Stats:

  • Southampton have the worst away record in the league (10 defeats from 12 games).
  • Ipswich have won only 1 of their last 12 home matches (vs. Chelsea).
  • Southampton have lost 13 straight Premier League matches – their longest-ever losing run.
  • Liam Delap has scored 3 match-opening goals for Ipswich – a crucial stat in a relegation battle.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Ipswich Town 2-1 Southampton

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Ipswich will see this as a must-win match, while Southampton are in free-fall. The Tractor Boys should have enough to secure three crucial points.

Betting Tips

  • Match Winner: Ipswich Town
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Liam Delap

Hot Stat:

  • Southampton have not won an away league match since February 2023.

Possible Lineups

Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1):

Walton; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Phillips, Cajuste; Hutchinson, Enciso, Philogene; Delap.

Southampton (3-4-1-2):

Ramsdale; Bree, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis; Sugawara, Aribo, Ugochukwu, Walker-Peters; Fernandes; Armstrong, Onuachu.

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