Our Ipswich vs Southampton Prediction: 3-2
Ipswich vs Southampton in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 3-2 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
Our prediction is supported by key Ipswich vs Southampton stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Ipswich's Last Match – Bromley vs Ipswich
Ipswich will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England EFL Cup draw against Bromley on August 12. In that match, Ipswich recorded 71% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bromley | 29% | 0 (2) | 1.04 | 37 |
Ipswich | 71% | 0 (4) | 1.52 | 69 |
Southampton's Last Match – Northampton vs Southampton
Southampton will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England EFL Cup victory over Northampton, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Ipswich vs Southampton Stats
Key Stats
| Ipswich | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ipswich are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Southampton average 1.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Ipswich 17-13
Southampton 11-11
What are the odds for this match?
Ipswich to win: @2
Draw: @3.5
Southampton to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9