Ipswich vs Southampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Southampton

Ipswich host Southampton in this Championship match at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 17 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back a Close Game

Southampton +0.25 at -105 on the Asian Handicap could be the bet to have. We’re expecting them to avoid defeat against Ipswich, with our stake divided equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope the away team can land a win.

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Southampton 2-1 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Ipswich Town played out a 1-1 draw in their last Championship game. This was away from home at St Andrew's against Birmingham City. Kieran McKenna's team had one shot on target and 49% possession, while George Hirst bagged the goal.

On Tuesday night, Ipswich were beaten on penalties (1-1 AET) away to Bromley in the EFL Cup.

Southampton secured a 2-1 home win over Wrexham at St. Mary's in their previous Championship game. The Saints boasted an impressive 75% of possession and had ten shots on goal, with Ryan Manning and Jack Stephens on the scoresheet.

In the last outing, Southampton triumphed 1-0 away to Northampton Town in the EFL Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Southampton beat Ipswich away when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 Premier League victory at Portman Road. In the previous 4 H2H matches, we have seen two Ipswich triumphs, one Southampton win and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Southampton	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	2:1	3
10	Ipswich	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1:1	1

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Ipswich have had 38.6% possession and 3.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.1 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 18.0 attempts, while being awarded 6.5 corners.

The four top scorers are George Hirst, Nathan Broadhead, Julio Enciso and Liam Delap, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Julio Enciso is the top assists maker with 2.

Southampton have won 1, lost 6 and drawn 3, averaging 3.1 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 0.7 goals. Will Still's men average 45.9% possession, 3.5 corners taken and 7.1 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 16.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

Jack Stephens is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Ryan Manning, Ross Stewart, Lesley Ugochukwu and Mateus Fernandes have 1. Mateus Fernandes has had 2 assists, with Aaron Ramsdale notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Benjamin Johnson, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Jens Cajuste, Azor Matusiwa, Chiedozie Ogbene, Samuel Szmodics, Jack Clarke, George Hirst.

Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gavin Bazunu (GK), Ronnie Edwards, Jack Stephens, Joshua Quarshie, Yukinari Sugawara, Shea Charles, Flynn Downes, Ryan Manning, Ryan Fraser, Mateus Fernandes, Adam Armstrong.

Ipswich vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Ipswich vs Southampton with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Southampton +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -105 for this Championship game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

We only create the football betting tips after consulting the latest Championship team news along with the form of both sides. There are also stats that can be mined to good effect to come up with predictions.

Key Ipswich vs Southampton league stats:

• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ipswich in 2 consecutive games against Southampton.

Southampton +0.25 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich 0 - 1 Southampton

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Southampton which is available at odds of +850. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

George Hirst Under 0.5 Shots On Target +163

George Hirst (Ipswich) has finished without a shot on goal in seven of the past nine games on home soil. We’re going to back him to fall short when it comes to Shots on Target and this selection is available at +163.

Latest George Hirst Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+175

First

+475

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-294

Under 0.5

+160

Shots

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

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Adam Armstrong To Score +255

Adam Armstrong (Southampton) can be wagered to score at +255. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Adam Armstrong Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+255

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-106

Shots

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -141

We’ve seen the past five Ipswich games feature an average 5.80 corners, while the last ten Southampton away matches have averaged 8.60. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -141 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ipswich

Total

9.60 3.10 6.50

Home

9.10 3.30 5.80

Away

10.10 3.30 6.80

Southampton

Total

10.60 3.50 7.10

Home

11.00 3.40 7.60

Away

8.60 4.50 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-133

Ipswich Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Southampton Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+700

2

+140

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Ipswich vs Southampton Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Ipswich Could Have Edge According to Bookies

The favourites have a 49% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Ipswich Town chalked up at +104 to land a win in this Championship clash. Southampton are seen as the most unlikely winner at +245.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Ipswich are -204 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Southampton are +140 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

The market suggests the same probability when it comes to Over and Under 2.5 Goals, with this borne out by the odds of -114. BTTS Yes is available at -141 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+104

X

+250

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+120

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-357

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-204

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-135

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-141

No

-100

George Hirst Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite George Hirst is priced at +475 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +175.

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+175

Anytime

+475

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Tyler Dibling (Southampton)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Shea Charles (Southampton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Joe Aribo (Southampton)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-294

Under 0.5

+160

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+125

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-106

Ross Cameron Stewart (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-123

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-149

Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-167

Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-159

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-172

Tyler Dibling (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-172

Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-222

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-286

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-333

Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-370

Shea Charles (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-435

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+285

Under 0.5

-667

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

Joe Aribo (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-556

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+335

Under 0.5

-909

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Tyler Dibling (Southampton)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Ben Johnson (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Shea Charles (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Joe Aribo (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Ipswich Struggling to Avoid Defeat on Home Soil

It’s now been nine straight Ipswich defeats at Portman Road. The Suffolk team have managed nine losses and one victory in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.80.

Southampton haven’t tasted victory in the previous six away matches. The Saints have eight defeats, one win and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 2.40.

In the last meeting at Portman Road, Southampton defeated Ipswich by a 2-1 scoreline.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ipswich Home Stats		1-0-9	3.70	0.90	2.80	8	2	5	5
Southampton Away Stats		1-1-8	3.30	0.90	2.40	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Ipswich vs Southampton Lineups & Team News

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