Ipswich vs Southampton prediction and betting tips on April 01, 2024

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One of the fixtures of the 40th round of the Championship will take place at Portman Road, where the local Ipswich will host Southampton. Will the "Tractor Boys" manage to secure three points with the support of their home crowd? Here's the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.

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Ipswich

The "Tractor Boys" are battling for promotion, and Ipswich's recent results have undoubtedly delighted their fans. Last Friday, Ipswich faced Blackburn away and secured a 1-0 victory, while in the previous round, they convincingly defeated Sheffield Wednesday at home with a score of 3-1.

Ipswich has capitalized on the slip-ups of their rivals and climbed to the top of the table. Currently, Kiran McKenna's team has 84 points, one more than Leeds, while the former Championship leaders Leicester trail by two points. In their last 10 matches, Ipswich has recorded eight victories, having suffered only one defeat.

Southampton

The "Saints" are also among the teams vying for promotion to the Premier League. However, it's worth noting that the top three teams have a significant lead of at least 8 points. Southampton currently has 74 points and is ahead of their closest pursuers, West Bromwich, by 7 points.

In their last match, the "Saints" hosted Middlesbrough and settled for a 1-1 draw, failing to secure all three points. Prior to that, under Russell Martin's guidance, Southampton achieved two consecutive victories against Birmingham and Sunderland. Regarding their away statistics, Southampton is among the top three teams in terms of points gained in away matches. In their last five away games, the "Saints" have recorded four victories and suffered only one defeat.

Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History

• In the first round, Ipswich defeated Southampton away with a 1-0 scoreline.
• In the last four matches between these teams, no more than two goals have been scored.
• Ipswich has lost their last three home matches against Southampton - twice in the Championship and once in the FA Cup. However, it's worth noting that it's been over nine years since their last encounter.

Ipswich vs Southampton Prediction

Bookmakers slightly favor the home team, with the probability of Ipswich's victory estimated at odds of 2.58. We believe that the "Tractor Boys" have every chance of securing three points, but it might be wise to play it safe with a handicap. Our bet is "Ipswich to win with a 0 handicap" at odds of 1.91.

Prediction on game W1(0)

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