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As Southampton FC prepares to host Ipswich Town on April 28, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into this crucial English League Championship clash. Southampton enters the match in buoyant spirits, having secured victories in four of their last five outings. This impressive streak highlights their attacking prowess and solid defensive structure, likely to pose significant challenges for the visitors.
Ipswich Town, while competitive, has managed to win only two of their last five matches. Their inconsistency may be a concern as they look to find a rhythm against a confident Southampton side. However, Ipswich’s resilience could play a key role, and they will be eager to capitalize on any defensive lapses from the home team.
Bookmakers favor Southampton, offering odds of 2.2 for a home win compared to 2.97 for an away victory, reflecting a strong belief in the Saints’ current form. Our model predicts a 44.7% probability of a home win, alongside a 25% chance of a draw and a 29.5% likelihood of an Ipswich triumph.
In summary, while Southampton’s recent performances suggest a home advantage, Ipswich’s unpredictability keeps the outcome open, making this matchup an intriguing contest.
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| S`hampton 42.2% |
Draw 26.5% |
Ipswich 31.3% |
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.2 | 3.5 | 2.97 | |
Latest Results
| 21.04.26 Southampton FC – Bristol City – 2:2 18.04.26 Swansea City – Southampton FC – 1:2 14.04.26 Southampton FC – Blackburn Rovers – 3:0 11.04.26 Southampton FC – Derby County – 2:1 07.04.26 Wrexham AFC – Southampton FC – 1:5 |
22.04.26 Charlton Athletic – Ipswich Town – 1:2 19.04.26 Ipswich Town – Middlesbrough FC – 2:2 14.04.26 Portsmouth FC – Ipswich Town – 2:0 11.04.26 Norwich City – Ipswich Town – 0:2 06.04.26 Ipswich Town – Birmingham City – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.08.25 Ipswich Town – Southampton FC – 1:1 01.02.25 Ipswich Town – Southampton FC – 1:2 21.09.24 Southampton FC – Ipswich Town – 1:1 01.04.24 Ipswich Town – Southampton FC – 3:2 19.09.23 Southampton FC – Ipswich Town – 0:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coventry ✔ | 44 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 90:44 | 46 | 89 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 43 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 75:45 | 30 | 79 |
| 3 | Millwall | 44 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 61:48 | 13 | 79 |
| 4 | Southampton | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 77:53 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 44 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 65:44 | 21 | 76 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 44 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 66:60 | 6 | 70 |
| 7 | Hull | 44 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 67:63 | 4 | 70 |
| 8 | Derby | 44 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 63:55 | 8 | 66 |
| 9 | Norwich | 44 | 19 | 7 | 18 | 61:53 | 8 | 64 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 44 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 54:54 | 0 | 60 |
| 11 | Swansea | 44 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 53:57 | -4 | 60 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 44 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 56:57 | -1 | 59 |
| 13 | QPR | 44 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 59:67 | -8 | 58 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | 62:62 | 0 | 57 |
| 15 | Watford | 44 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 52:56 | -4 | 57 |
| 16 | Preston | 44 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 51:57 | -6 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 44 | 15 | 10 | 19 | 50:51 | -1 | 55 |
| 18 | West Brom | 44 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 47:56 | -9 | 52 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 42:55 | -13 | 52 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 44 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 45:62 | -17 | 51 |
| 21 | Charlton | 44 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 41:54 | -13 | 50 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd | 44 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 41:56 | -15 | 44 |
| 23 | Leicester ✔ | 44 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 56:67 | -11 | 42 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 44 | 1 | 12 | 31 | 26:84 | -58 | -3 |
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