Southampton FC host Ipswich Town in a high-stakes Championship derby, with both sides still chasing promotion objectives. As the Saints have been impressive at their St. Mary's of late, we predict a 2-1 home win. Southampton may be low on morale after a painful FA Cup exit to Manchester City, but their league form remains outstanding, averaging 2.60 points per game with an 80% win rate. The Saints have been prolific in attack, scoring 2.20 goals per match, while maintaining defensive solidity with just 0.80 conceded. A doubt over Welington could slightly disrupt their back line.
Ipswich, meanwhile, continue to hold onto an automatic promotion spot, with consistent form yielding 1.90 points per game. The Tractor Boys have been competitive on the road (2.00 points per game away), scoring 1.80 goals per match, though injuries to Conor Townsend and David Button reduce depth. Head-to-head trends point toward goals, with 73% of meetings seeing both teams score.
Given Southampton's superior consistency and firepower, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (both teams average near 3.0 total goals).
This Championship match will be played on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Southampton vs Ipswich prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Southampton 2 - 1 Ipswich
Southampton vs Ipswich Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Darnell Furlong @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Southampton 0 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Southampton +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -275 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Southampton to Win @ -188 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Southampton to Win/Southampton to Win @ 240 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Southampton - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferSouthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwwwwdl | 2.50 |
| Home | wwwwwd | 2.67 |
| Away | wwwl | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.67 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.67 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.57 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.50 | 1.39 | 1.65 |
Ipswich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwdwwldwd | 1.70 |
| Home | ddwd | 1.50 |
| Away | dwwlwd | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.25 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.59 | 1.71 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.32 | 1.28 |
Southampton vs Ipswich Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Southampton (36%)
11 Matches
Ipswich (18%)
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