Prediction for match Southampton — Ipswich Town

Odds and Probability of Match Outcomes

In the English Championship on April 28, 2026, Southampton faces Ipswich Town. The odds for a Southampton win are 2.21, a draw is 3.36, and an Ipswich Town victory is 3.14. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 42.34% for a Southampton win, 27.85% for a draw, and 29.80% for Ipswich Town. Southampton holds an edge both in odds and probabilities, which is supported by recent match statistics. Bookmakers tend to believe that Southampton can secure three points, although Ipswich Town is not without hope, judging by the percentages.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Southampton played as follows: April 25, 2026, Manchester City 2-1 Southampton, April 21, 2026, Southampton 2-2 Bristol City, April 18, 2026, Swansea City 1-2 Southampton. Ipswich Town's recent matches include: April 25, 2026, West Bromwich 0-0 Ipswich Town, April 22, 2026, Charlton Athletic 1-2 Ipswich Town, April 19, 2026, Ipswich Town 2-2 Middlesbrough. In terms of ball possession over five matches, Southampton averages 52.4%, Ipswich Town 52.2%. Yellow cards average: Southampton 1.4, Ipswich Town 2.4. Fouls per match: Southampton 8.6, Ipswich Town 10.8. Offsides: Southampton 2, Ipswich Town 1.6. In their last head-to-head on August 17, 2025, Ipswich Town and Southampton drew 1-1.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in the Southampton vs Ipswich Town Match

Southampton has been playing high-scoring games recently: all 5 of their last matches went over 2.5 goals. They average 2 goals scored and concede 1.2, with a total average of 3.2. By halves, Southampton has 2 out of 5 matches over 1.5 goals in the first half and 4 out of 5 in the second half. Ipswich Town is less consistent with totals: 2 out of 5 over 2.5 goals, with an average total of 2.2 goals over 5 matches, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1. In the first half, Ipswich Town has 4 out of 5 matches over 1.5 goals, and only 1 out of 5 in the second half. Southampton often scores between 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (30% each), while Ipswich Town scores most frequently between 31-45 minutes (40%). Southampton concedes more at the end (76-90, 33%), Ipswich Town in the late first half (31-45, 33%). Given Southampton's high scoring and Ipswich Town's less reliable defense, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.81 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, over 5 matches, Southampton earns 6.8 corners, Ipswich Town 4.4, totaling 11.2. Southampton has 3 out of 5 matches over 9.5 corners, Ipswich Town only 1 out of 5. Among available corner totals, the closest to the average sum is 10.5, with two betting options: over 10.5 corners at 2.06, under 10.5 at 1.68. For the corner outcome, Southampton is favored with odds of 1.70. Given the average activity in corner kicks, it's logical to consider betting on over 10.5 corners, especially considering Southampton's high number.