Predictions & Statistics

Southampton approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 5 on 76 points after 44 outings. With 21 wins, 13 draws, and 10 defeats plus a goal balance of 77:53, they continue to show very strong form with results showing strong momentum. Their attacking quality is driven by A. Armstrong (11 goals), F. Azaz (11 goals), L. Scienza (7 goals), with creative support from L. Scienza (10 assists), F. Azaz (8 assists), Tom Fellows (6 assists), and at the back they have appeared quite vulnerable. At home, the split of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with M. Roerslev Rasmussen, Welington, A. McCarthy, F. Downes unavailable.

Ipswich come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 2 with 80 points from 44 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 22 wins, 14 draws, and 8 losses, while the 75:45 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on J. Clarke (15 goals), J. Philogene (11 goals), G. Hirst (10 goals), with creative support from L. Davis (4 assists), I. Azon (3 assists), Conor Chaplin (3 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the record of 9 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. Although they are without D. Button, L. Davis, C. Townsend, that could reduce some of their usual creative supply in attacking areas.