Ipswich vs Southampton Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League, February 1, 2025

Ipswich vs Southampton Preview

• Competition: Premier League.
• Date: Saturday, February 1.
• Time: 3:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: Portman Road.

Ipswich vs Southampton will take place at Portman Road in the Premier League’s middle kick-off slot on February 1 in-game week 24 of the competition.

The hosts will enter this contest in 19^th place with 16 points from 23 games so far. With three defeats in their last five, Ipswich are still struggling pretty heavily, although they have managed one win and one draw as well. Having conceded 12 goals in just their last three matches, they will need to be very solid and will look to stay compact against their fellow strugglers. Ipswich lost 4-1 to Liverpool in their last match and will look to avoid that kind of performance in the next one.

The Saints, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom with just six points from 23 matches. They are nearly guaranteed relegation going by history, but miracles cannot be ruled out. They have lost each of their last five matches in the Premier League and seem to be in one of the worst times at the club. They fell 3-1 to Newcastle United in their last match and will look to put their best foot forward in the next one.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming from both camps.

Ipswich Team News

Manager Kieran McKenna fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match but only a couple of players performed up to the mark. Winger Wes Burns picked up a knock and is doubtful for the next one, but there were no suspensions to report.

They will be without three players heading into the next match. Chiedozie Ogbene (achilles tendon), Conor Chaplin (knee) and Sammie Szmodics (strain) will miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Southampton Team News

Manager Ivan Juric fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as quite a few players put in good performances despite losing 3-1. The manager also used all five substitutes but there were no new injuries or suspensions to report.

They will be without four players for the next match, though. Gavin Bazunu (achilles tendon), Jack Stephens (muscle), Ross Stewart (calf) and Tyler Dibling (ankle) will all miss out as they continue to recover from their respective injuries.

Ipswich vs Southampton Predicted Lineups

Ipswich Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Christian Walton.

Defenders: Axel Tuanzebe, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis.

Midfielders: Sam Morsy (C), Kalvin Phillips, Omari Hutchinson.

Forwards: Ben Johnson, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Liam Delap.

Southampton Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2):

Goalkeeper: Alex McCarthy.

Defenders: James Bree, Jan Bednarek (C), Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Midfielders: Kyle Walker-Peters, Lesley Ugochukwu, Joe Aribo, Ryan Manning.

Forwards: Mateus Fernandes, Paul Onuachu, Adam Armstrong.

Ipswich vs Southampton Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met in various tiers of the English league system in the last few years. However, Ipswich hold a slight advantage as they have won two of the last five meetings. Southampton have won one, and there have also been two draws.

Key Players to Watch in Ipswich vs Southampton

Liam Delap (Ipswich)

Forward Liam Delap has been his team’s top goal contributor in the Premier League this season. His eight goals have come from 6.36 xG, meaning he has done well to convert the chances that came his way. He also bagged two assists from 1.01 xA, which is another decent return.

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

The forward has been crucial for his team this season, scoring two goals and assisting two others. His goals have come from a disappointing 3.28 xG, while his assists came from just 0.57 xA. He will look to keep producing a similar output in assists while aiming to improve his finishing.

Ipswich vs Southampton Prediction

Going by recent head-to-head, the hosts will carry a slight advantage into the next match as they have won more games in the last five meetings. They are also 10 points clear of rock-bottom Southampton and should secure the win.

Prediction: Ipswich 2-1 Southampton

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