Ipswich vs Southampton Predictions

Ipswich vs Southampton predictions for this clash of the Premier League’s bottom two. Kieran McKenna and Ivan Juric seek crucial points as their sides battle relegation in a vital Premier League clash. Read on for our free match preview, betting tips and predictions.

Premier League | Feb 1, 2025 at 3pm UK at Portman Road

Ipswich vs Southampton Predictions

Can Ipswich Find a Lifeline Against Struggling Southampton?

• Southampton’s away record is dire
  • The Saints have picked up just two points from 12 away matches this season, losing 10 times on their travels in the league.
• Ipswich struggle at home but have a slight edge
  • The Tractor Boys have only won one match at Portman Road this season, but that was against Chelsea, showing they can rise to the occasion.
• Neither team can keep a clean sheet
  • Ipswich have managed just one clean sheet in their last 19 league matches, while Southampton have conceded in 12 of their last 13 games.

Best Bet for Ipswich vs Southampton

There are matches in the Premier League that bring excitement, drama, and quality football at the highest level. And then there’s this one. Ipswich Town and Southampton, both battling for survival at the bottom of the table, meet in a game where desperation will likely outweigh quality. Neither side has found much joy in recent weeks, and with both leaking goals at an alarming rate, this clash at Portman Road promises to be as chaotic as it is crucial.

Ipswich’s return to the top flight has been nothing short of brutal lately. Heavy defeats to Manchester City and Liverpool have exposed their defensive frailties, and with just one home win all season, confidence is understandably low. Sitting in 19th place, the Tractor Boys desperately need a victory to avoid being cut adrift at the bottom. Southampton, meanwhile, have had an equally torrid time. Winless under Ivan Juric in the league, they find themselves rooted to the foot of the table, with their only positive results in recent months coming in the FA Cup. While performances have shown slight improvement, the fact remains that Southampton are on course for a historically bad season unless something changes fast.

Best Bet: Ipswich to Win

Here at BettingTips4You, we don’t flood our readers with multiple selections—we focus on delivering just one expert pick per game. After a detailed analysis, our top selection for this match is Ipswich to Win. Given the context of the game, the weaknesses in both squads, and Ipswich’s slight edge at home, this is the bet that offers the best value.

Why Ipswich Have the Edge

Neither of these teams are in good form, but Southampton’s woes are particularly alarming. Six consecutive Premier League defeats under Juric, including recent losses to Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United, have left them stranded at the bottom. Even when they have played well, such as in the game against United where they led late on, they have found a way to collapse. A team that consistently finds ways to lose is always hard to back, and that’s precisely why Ipswich have the advantage here.

Kieran McKenna’s side, despite their recent struggles, have at least shown some moments of resilience. They may have suffered a humiliating 6-0 loss to Manchester City, but against Liverpool, they managed to find the net at Anfield in a 4-1 defeat. That suggests there is still some fight left in them. More importantly, they have home advantage, and while their record at Portman Road is dismal, they did manage to beat Chelsea earlier in the season. If ever there was a time to register their second home win, it’s against a Southampton team that have taken just two points from 12 away games this season.

Defensively, both sides are a mess, but Southampton’s issues run deeper. The Saints have conceded two or more goals in five of their last six league matches and have kept just one clean sheet in their last 13. That level of fragility away from home is an open invitation for Ipswich’s attackers to take advantage. Even if Ipswich’s goal-scoring record is hardly stellar, this is the kind of game where a scrappy goal could be enough to make the difference.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn puts it:

“Neither side has much to shout about, but Ipswich’s slightly better home record and Southampton’s inability to win make this a game the hosts should edge. Southampton’s away form is a disaster, and if Ipswich can’t win this one, they probably don’t deserve to stay up.”

With both teams desperate for points, expect a tense, nervy encounter. But given Southampton’s travel sickness, Ipswich have to be the ones to take advantage. It won’t be pretty, but in a game like this, the result is all that matters.

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