Ipswich Town vs Southampton Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Saints came out on top when they last faced the Tractor Boys.

Ipswich Town are all set to lock horns with Southampton in the match week 2 of the English League Championship 2025-26. The interesting contest between the two clubs will take place at Portman Road.

At home, Ipswich Town will be at an advantage. They were held to a draw in their opening game of the EFL Championship 2025-26 season. The Tractor Boys scored a late goal to secure a draw.

It was a below-average performance by them. They will be coming into the game with some pressure, as they have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup as well.

On the other hand, Southampton have been on a different script. They won both their matches in the league and cup competitions. The Saints first secured a win against Wrexham in the league and then defeated Northampton in the EFL Cup fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Ipswich, England
• Stadium: Portman Road
• Date: Sunday, August 17
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 p.m. IST/ 11:00 a.m. GMT/ 07:00 a.m. ET/ 04:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Robert Madley
• VAR: Not in use

Sunday in Suffolk ✊ pic.twitter.com/t2Beg8CTCS

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 14, 2025

Form:

Ipswich Town: W-W-W-D-L

Southampton: L-D-W-W

Players to Watch

George Hirst (Ipswich Town)

George Hirst is going to lead the attacking front for Ipswich Town. He scored a last-minute equaliser against Birmingham City, which helped the Tractor Boys secure a point. Hirst will be looking to step up and lead his side to a win.

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Adam Armstrong will be leading his side in the final third. For the upcoming game against Ipswich Town, he will have to come up with a good performance by scoring a goal or two for the Saints. It will be interesting to see the 28-year-old perform.

Match Facts

• Ipswich Town are on a two-match winless run.
• The Tractor Boys have failed to win any of their last two games against the Saints.
• Southampton have only secured one clean sheet in the last four fixtures.

Ipswich Town vs Southampton: Betting Tips and Odds

• Southampton to win @13/5 BetFred
• Adam Armstrong to score @7/1 Star Sports
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 bet365

Injury and Team News

Conor Townsend, Harry Clarke and Wes Burns will not be in action for Ipswich Town as they are injured.

Kieran McKenna has confirmed that Conor Townsend has undergone successful ACL surgery.The full-back will likely miss the 2025/26 season.We’re all behind him in his recovery. 👊💙 pic.twitter.com/ibhei1VJ3Y

— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) August 15, 2025

Southampton will be without the services of James Bree and William Smallbone as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 72

Ipswich Town won: 27

Southampton won: 24

Draws: 21

Predicted Lineups

Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Palmer (GK); Johnson, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Ogbene, Matusiwa, Taylor, Jack Clarke; Szmodics; Hirst

Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Bazunu (GK); Edwards, Stephens, Quarshie; Sugawara, Downes, Charles, Welington; Fraser, Robinson; Armstrong

Match Prediction

The Tractor Boys will be looking for their first win of the season, but the Saints are likely to put up a strong fight. Southampton are likely to come out on top as the winning team against Ipswich Town in their upcoming EFL Championship game.

Prediction: Ipswich Town 1-2 Southampton

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