Southampton vs Ipswich Predictions & Tips - Premier League New Boys Clash

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 20 Sep 2024

Alex Waite 20 Sep 2024

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Southampton held Everton to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday
Ipswich have drawn 3 matches in a row
Will the newly promoted EPL sides be separated?

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Southampton have drawn 2 of their last 3 home matches against Ipswich (Getty)

Southampton vs Ipswich Preview

Southampton were much improved in an EFL Cup draw against Everton. Ipswich have started notching points through draws, can these Premier League newbies take all three points?

Southampton vs Ipswich Preview
Head to Head
Southampton Form
Southampton Injuries & Team News
Ipswich Form
Ipswich Injuries & Team News

Southampton have drawn 2 of their previous 4 home games.
Southampton have drawn 2 of their last 3 home matches against Ipswich.
Ipswich have drawn their last 3 fixtures.

Head to Head

Ipswich have a 27-23 advantage against Southampton in 70 meetings with 20 draws.

Southampton Form

Southampton are one of just two Premier League teams yet to register a point this season. The newly promoted outfit are 19th following four successive defeats.

Russell Martin’s side lost 1-0 against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest before defeats to Brentford (3-1) and Man United (3-0).

A 1-1 EFL Cup draw at Everton followed where Southampton were on top with 75% possession. They conceded early but Taylor Harwood-Bellis levelled before the Saints progressed with a 6-5 win on penalties.

Southampton Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Jack Stephens is suspended following his dismissal against United.

Forward Kamaldeen Sulemana and goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu are injured and unavailable.

Ipswich Form

Ipswich are also winless in their opening four Premier League games this season. The Suffolk outfit are 17th after notching two points in the top flight.

The Tractor Boys lost two tough opening games against Liverpool (2-0) and Man City (4-1). Kieran McKenna’s team looked harder to beat in a 1-1 draw with Fulham before the international break

Another hard-earned point came from a 0-0 stalemate at Brighton on Saturday. Ipswich soaked up the pressure, allowing 21 shots, and the Premier League new boys held on for a draw.

Ipswich Injuries & Team News

Nathan Broadhead faces a late fitness test and could be available for selection here.

Harry Clarke and Janoi Donacien are injured and unlikely to feature.

Verdict

Southampton v Ipswich

Southampton and Ipswich will want to tighten up against a potential relegation rival. A cagey clash at St Mary’s is predicted between these winless Premier League teams.

Draw

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