Monday, February 17, 2025

Prediction: Ipswich Town vs Southampton – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Liam Delap to score anytime

Best Odds: 6/4

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Facing what is a must-win showdown at the foot of the Premier League table, Ipswich will welcome Southampton to Portman Road on Saturday afternoon.

Ipswich Town

Starting with the hosts, while Ipswich might have signed off 2024 with a famous 2-0 victory against Chelsea, the Tractor Boys have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Eventually falling to a 4-1 loss away at runaway leaders Liverpool last weekend, Kieran McKenna’s men open Saturday’s showdown sat in the drop zone. Suffering a 6-0 drumming at the hands of Manchester City earlier in the month, Ipswich have lost their last three Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 12-1. With a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders here, the Blues should also be concerned by their extended issues on home soil. Including a 4-0 defeat against Newcastle last month, McKenna’s side have lost five of their previous six Premier League showdowns at Portman Road.

Ipswich Town Team News

Leaving Anfield on crutches last weekend, Ipswich will be unable to call upon Wes Burns on Saturday afternoon. Likewise, still dealing with a recent knee injury, former Portsmouth youngster Conor Chaplin is not expected to feature at Portman Road.

Notching eight Premier League goals so far this season and attracting plenty of heavyweight interest, attacking talisman Liam Delap will lead the line here. Making a full return at Anfield last week, Manchester City loanee Kalvin Phillips will start in the middle of the park.

Southampton

As for the visitors, suffering another collapse last weekend as they fell to a 3-1 loss at home against Newcastle, Southampton have broken a string of unwanted records this season. Sat rock-bottom of the table and with one foot already back in the Championship, Ivan Juric’s side have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Getting the New Year underway with a woeful 5-0 drumming at home against Brentford, the former Torino boss has seen his squad put just six Premier League points on the board. Getting Saturday’s trip to Portman Road remarkably sat 11 points adrift of safety, Southampton have gained a reputation for their glaring defensive struggles. Already conceding 53 Premier League goals so far this season, the Saints hold the worst defensive tally among England’s elite.

Southampton Team News

In what is a huge blow for the Saints, Juric’s side have confirmed that starlet Tyler Dibling will not feature over the next few weeks after sustaining an ankle injury. However, despite missing out against Newcastle last weekend, Southampton are hopeful that Aaron Ramsdale will be able to return between the sticks.

Left as an unused substitute at St. Mary’s last week, former West Ham midfielder Flynn Downes will be hoping for a full recall here. Despite continued speculation over his future, Kyle Walker-Peters will once again start in a right wing-back role.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton Key Factors to Consider

    • When Southampton and Ipswich met for their reverse Premier League showdown on September 21st, Saturday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate.
    • The Saints have remarkably collected just six points from any of their 23 Premier League appearances this season.
    • Ipswich have lost their last three Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 12-1.
    • Already conceding 53 top-flight goals this season, Southampton hold the worst defensive tally among England’s elite.
    • Ipswich talisman Liam Delap has scored eight Premier League goals so far this season.

    Conclusion

    Crashing back down to earth since their 2-0 victory against Chelsea last month, Ipswich face what is a season-defining showdown here. Getting Saturday’s battle underway sat in the drop zone, McKenna’s side will have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders this weekend. With Southampton remarkably collecting just six points so far this season, the Saints have also gained a reputation for their glaring issues at the back. Already conceding 53 Premier League goals so far this season and holding the worst defensive tally among England’s elite, Ipswich’s striking sensation will play a leading role at Portman Road.

    Verdict: Liam Delap to score anytime

    Best Odds: 6/4

    Bookmaker: Dachbet

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Tom Dunstan


    Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
    Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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