Southampton vs Ipswich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Apr 2026
Championship Betting Preview: Southampton vs Ipswich
Southampton host Ipswich at St. Mary's in a key encounter in the automatic promotion race, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 28 April.
We’ll take the plunge and back Southampton to secure victory when they go up against Ipswich. There’s plenty of confidence behind this Full-Time Result wager and the odds of +120 look attractive.
Fifth-placed Southampton have secured a play-off spot but must win to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive, while second-placed Ipswich will seal promotion to the Premier League with a victory.
In their last Championship game, Southampton played out a 2-2 draw at home to Bristol City at St. Mary's. The Saints had the majority of the ball boasting 54% possession and four shots on target, while Cyle Larin and Ross Stewart scored one goal apiece.
On Saturday night, Southampton suffered a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Ipswich Town drew on the road in their previous game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. The Suffolk club boasted 54% possession and had three shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Southampton have avoided defeat against Ipswich in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Portman Road. The previous 5 H2H games have ended in two Ipswich victories, two draws and a solitary win for Southampton.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Ipswich |
44 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 75 | 45 | 30 | 75:45 | 80 |
| 5 |  Southampton |
44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 77 | 53 | 24 | 77:53 | 76 |
8 wins and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Southampton have had 56.3% possession and 6.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Cyle Larin has found the net 5 times, with Ross Stewart, Shea Charles, Cameron Archer and Ryan Manning scoring 2 each. The top assist makers are Ryan Manning, Tom Fellows and Leo Scienza, all of whom have 2 on the board.
Ipswich have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 13.5 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Tractor Boys average 58.7% possession, 6.2 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.
Jack Clarke has scored 3, followed by Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Kasey McAteer and George Hirst with 2 goals apiece. Azor Matusiwa has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Daniel Peretz (GK), James Bree, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Ryan Manning, Flynn Downes, Shea Charles, Tom Fellows, Cameron Archer, Finn Azaz, Cyle Larin.
Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Benjamin Johnson, Azor Matusiwa, Dan Neil, Kasey McAteer, Anis Mehmeti, Jack Clarke, Iván Azón.
Southampton vs Ipswich Prediction & Betting Tips
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Match Prediction
We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Southampton who are trading at odds of +120. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this selection and they can win this Championship clash.
Our job is to consult the latest Championship team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.
Key Southampton vs Ipswich league stats:
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 45.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 50-55%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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You can secure odds of +650 that Southampton are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.
Player Prop Picks
Cameron Archer (Southampton) has racked up two goals in his past four Championship matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +280.
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Corners Prediction
In their past six games, Southampton have had the most corners. There could be more corners awarded to Southampton and we like the -135 available.
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Southampton vs Ipswich Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a roughly 45% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +120 betting odds for Southampton winning this Championship clash. For those wanting to back Ipswich Town, you will find +215 about this outsider.
Southampton are available at odds of -112 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Ipswich to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -164 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Leo Scienza can be backed to find the net anytime at +190. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +525.
Southampton have avoided defeat in their last ten matches at St. Mary's. The Saints have managed eight victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 0.60.
Ipswich have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
When previously meeting at St. Mary's, Southampton and Ipswich played out a 1-1 draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Home Stats |
8-2-0 | 2.60 | 2.00 | 0.60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Ipswich Away Stats |
5-2-3 | 3.20 | 1.70 | 1.50 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
Southampton League Stats
Ipswich Town League Stats
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 58.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Southampton this season are Adam Armstrong (11), Finn Azaz (11), Leo Scienza (7)
- Top Assistors for Southampton this season are Leo Scienza (10), Finn Azaz (8), Tom Fellows (6)
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Southampton vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 45 | 27 | 11 | 7 | 93:45 | 92 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 44 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 75:45 | 80 |
| 3 | Millwall | 45 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 62:49 | 80 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 45 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 70:45 | 79 |
| 5 | Southampton | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 77:53 | 76 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 45 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 67:63 | 70 |
| 7 | Hull | 45 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 68:65 | 70 |
| 8 | Derby | 45 | 20 | 9 | 16 | 66:57 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 45 | 19 | 8 | 18 | 62:54 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 45 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 56:55 | 63 |
| 11 | Swansea | 45 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 54:58 | 61 |
| 12 | Preston | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 54:59 | 60 |
| 13 | Bristol City | 45 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 57:59 | 59 |
| 14 | QPR | 45 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 61:70 | 58 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 45 | 17 | 6 | 22 | 64:65 | 57 |
| 16 | Watford | 45 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 53:61 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 45 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 51:54 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 45 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 48:63 | 54 |
| 19 | Charlton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 43:55 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 42:55 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 47:56 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford | 45 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 45:57 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester | 45 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 57:68 | 43 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 45 | 1 | 12 | 32 | 27:88 | -3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 23 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 51:19 | 55 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 22 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 40:17 | 47 |
| 3 | Birmingham | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 39:22 | 44 |
| 4 | Southampton | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 36:17 | 43 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 34:18 | 42 |
| 6 | Millwall | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 31:25 | 39 |
| 7 | Watford | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 30:23 | 37 |
| 8 | Swansea | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 31:26 | 36 |
| 9 | Derby | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 30:25 | 36 |
| 10 | Wrexham | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 39:35 | 36 |
| 11 | Hull | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 33:33 | 35 |
| 12 | West Brom | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 28:25 | 34 |
| 13 | Stoke | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 34:28 | 33 |
| 14 | QPR | 23 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 40:37 | 33 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 38:33 | 31 |
| 16 | Preston | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 27:27 | 31 |
| 17 | Charlton | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 23:26 | 31 |
| 18 | Norwich | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 27:28 | 30 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24:22 | 29 |
| 20 | Oxford | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 24:27 | 29 |
| 21 | Bristol City | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 31:31 | 28 |
| 22 | Leicester | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 31:34 | 28 |
| 23 | Blackburn | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 19:26 | 21 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 22 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 12:43 | 7 |
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