Southampton had won three successive visits to Portman Road, prior to a 3-2 defeat on April Fool's Day last year, this though only Ipswich's fifth home win across their last 17 home games against the Saints.
Ipswich Town vs Southampton Preview
The Premier League's bottom two go head-to-head at Portman Road, making this must win for both. Of the two, given that they are ten points better off, Ipswich's chances of survival are significantly higher, knowing that a victory could see them end the day above the drop zone. However, Kieran McKenna's team come into this crucial clash following three successive defeats, most-recently swatted aside 4-1 by Liverpool at Anfield, with Jacob Greaves' goal in stoppage time little more than a consolation. Overall, the Tractor Boys still have just three wins to their name and, with games against Aston Villa, Spurs and Man United to come during the rest of February, they really need to add to that tally here.
As for Southampton, the 1-1 draw they managed when Ipswich visited the South Coast in September is one of only six points they've picked up so far; Sam Morsy's stoppage time strike snatching a point for the visitors at St Mary's back then. Last weekend, despite taking a shock lead through Jan Bednarek, the Saints were beaten 3-1 by Newcastle, meaning they've collected a miserly two points from their last 13 outings, losing all six league matches under Ivan Jurić, despite improved performances. Nevertheless, given that Southampton are currently on course to be the worst team in Premier League history, Ipswich will surely fancy their chances of victory at Portman Road.
Ipswich Town vs Southampton Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 62.
- Ipswich Town Wins: 21. Draws: 18. Southampton Wins: 23.
Ipswich Town Team News
Chiedozie Ogbene is out for the rest of the season, while Conor Chaplin and Sammie Szmodics are both doubts, as is Wes Burns, after he hobbled off against Liverpool. However, the Tractor Boys have brought in attacking reinforcements this month, with Jaden Philogene debuting from the start at Anfield, while Julio Enciso came on for the final ten minutes, making his own debut, hoping to be in the lineup this time. Kalvin Phillips could once again get the nod over Jens Cajuste at the base of midfield, while the two Bens, Messrs Godfrey and Johnson, will be hoping to return at the back.
Ipswich Town predicted lineup vs Southampton: (4-5-1): Walton; Godfrey, O'Shea, Tuanzebe, Davis; Morsy, Phillips, Hutchinson, Enciso, Philogene; Delap.
Ipswich Town Player to Watch vs Southampton
Liam Delap has eight Premier League goals to his name and, if Ipswich harbour any hopes of staying up, they'll need their striker to be at his best, both here and for the rest of the campaign.
Southampton Team News
Aaron Ramsdale missed the defeat to Newcastle due to a slight knock in training, but is hopeful of being back for this one, while Jack Stephens, Kamaldeen Sulemana and star winger Tyler Dibling are sidelined, the latter due to an ankle issue. A week ago, Ryan Manning came in at wing-back, which saw Yukinari Sugawara drop to the bench and Kyle Walker-Peters switch to the right, while midfielder Flynn Downes is a booking away from a two-match ban. Lastly, Albert Grønbæk could make his Saints debut, having arrived on loan from Stade Rennais.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Ipswich Town: (5-3-2): Ramsdale; Walker-Peters, Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Ugochukwu, Fernandes, Aribo; Armstrong, Onuachu.
Southampton Player to Watch vs Ipswich Town
Paul Onuachu scored his first-ever goal for Southampton a fortnight ago, given that he's 6 ft 7 in, it's no surprise that it was a header, so can the Nigerian lead the Saints to a rare victory here?
Ipswich Town vs Southampton Prediction
It's mad to say considering they've suffered six successive defeats, but Southampton's performances have been better in recent weeks, particularly on the road. Nevertheless, we are backing Ipswich for a crucial victory, which would be a massive boost to their survival chances, really putting the cat amongst the pigeons at the bottom of the table: Ipswich Town 2-1 Southampton.
Ipswich Town vs Southampton FAQs - Premier League
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What is the date and kick-off time for Ipswich Town vs Southampton in the Premier League?
Ipswich Town vs Southampton takes place on Saturday 1 February 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).