Southampton-Ipswich

Southampton hosts Ipswich in a fixture that promises to be intriguing, primarily given both teams’ recent form. Historically, Ipswich has had the upper hand with a thrilling 3-2 victory in their most recent encounter and a narrow 1-0 win prior to that. Conversely, Southampton’s past home games against Ipswich have resulted in draws or slight margins, indicating a competitive edge.

Southampton’s recent run of games has been tumultuous, experiencing heavy defeats to Manchester United and Newcastle, while conceding several goals to Brentford and Cardiff. Their defense has been suspect, struggling to keep clean sheets.

Ipswich, on the other hand, comes into the game with some resilience shown in their draws against Brighton and Fulham, though they have also suffered significant losses to Manchester City and Wimbledon. Their attacking prowess has been inconsistent but capable of causing trouble.

Supporters might anticipate both teams finding the net, considering their track records and current defensive frailties. The game is likely to be intense with plenty of scoring opportunities. As for the total goals, recent performances suggest there could be a flurry of goals but possibly staying under a higher threshold.