{"id":1445187,"date":"2026-04-27T11:18:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1445187"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:18:29","slug":"match-preview-southampton-vs-ipswich-28-04-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-southampton-vs-ipswich-28-04-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton vs Ipswich Town: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With just four points separating Southampton<\/a> and Ipswich Town<\/a> in the Championship<\/a> table, this clash at St Mary’s shapes up as a pivotal late-season encounter. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams boast impressive attacking numbers and possess some of the league’s highest pass accuracy rates, but it was a cagey 1-1 draw in their last meeting that hinted at how closely matched these sides are. Kick-off is set for 19:45 on Tuesday at St Mary’s Stadium, and with both clubs still jostling for promotion spots, expect intensity from the first whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on season-long attacking output and recent head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in goals for both teams, given each side’s creative approach and the pattern from their last few clashes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Betfair<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe’re backing both teams to score as this has landed in four of the last five meetings, and both sides have averaged over 1.7 goals per game this season. Southampton (77) and Ipswich Town (75) are among the division’s top scorers, signalling high attacking intent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/1 @ Bet365<\/a>
(50.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here: these sides combine for 152 goals in 44 games each, and past head-to-heads have averaged over 2.5 goals. Both teams created double-digit shots in their last meeting, suggesting attacking momentum.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both clubs have been among the Championship’s most consistent, with Ipswich Town holding 2nd spot and Southampton in 5th. The race for automatic promotion and play-off security remains wide open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Ipswich Town<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n+30<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Southampton<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n77<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n+24<\/td>\n76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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