Our Southampton vs Ipswich Prediction: 2-1
Southampton vs Ipswich in the England Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 28, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Southampton vs Ipswich prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Southampton's Last Match – Southampton vs Blackburn
Southampton will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 England Championship victory over Blackburn on April 14. In that match, Southampton recorded 59% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 59% | 10 (7) | 2.51 | 53 |
 Blackburn | 41% | 5 (3) | 0.22 | 34 |
Ipswich's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Ipswich
Ipswich will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 England Championship setback against Portsmouth on April 14. In that match, Ipswich recorded 59% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 41% | 8 (4) | 1.7 | 74 |
 Ipswich | 59% | 6 (3) | 0.77 | 87 |
Southampton vs Ipswich Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.48 |
| 0.35 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 2.8 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Ipswich average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.