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Southampton will entertain Ipswich Town at St. Mary's Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. Both teams have endured a winless run in their return to the top flight, with the hosts suffering four consecutive losses and Ipswich suffering two losses in four games.
The Saints resumed their league campaign after the international break with a 3-0 home loss to Manchester United, failing to score for the third time in the league. They bounced back with a win in the Carabao Cup, recording a 6-5 win on penalties against Everton on Tuesday.
Ipswich are winless in five games in all competitions this term, suffering three defeats. After back-to-back losses in their first two games of the Premier League campaign, they have played two stalemates on the spin. They were held to a goalless draw by Brighton & Hove Albion last week, keeping their first clean sheet of the league campaign.
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Southampton vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 70 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with Ipswich leading 27-23 in wins and 20 games ending in draws.
- They have met 10 times in the Premier League. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings, with five wins while the Saints have three wins to their name.
- Southampton are winless in their last three home meetings against Ipswich, with two games ending in draws.
- Ipswich Town secured a league double over the hosts in the EFL Championship last season with a 4-2 win on aggregate.
- The Saints have the worst attacking record in the league, scoring just once while Ipswich have the second-worst goalscoring record, scoring twice.
- Ipswich have scored three goals apiece in three of their last four Premier League meetings against the Saints.
Southampton vs Ipswich Town Prediction
The Saints have begun their league campaign with four consecutive losses, extending their winless streak in the competition to 17 games. They are winless in their last nine home games in the Premier League, suffering seven losses while failing to score in six.
Russell Martin remains without the services of Gavin Bazunu and Kamaldeen Sulemana due to injuries while captain Jack Stephens is suspended. Will Smallbone was not in the squad against Everton earlier this week and faces a late fitness test.
The Tractor Boys have drawn their last two league games and will look to continue their unbeaten streak here. They are unbeaten in their last three away games against Southampton, scoring one goal apiece.
Kieran McKenna will be without the services of Harry Clarke, Nathan Broadhead, and Janoi Donacien for the trip to Hampshire.
Considering the current form of the two teams and their goalscoring record, a low-scoring draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Southampton 1-1 Ipswich Town
Southampton vs Ipswich Town Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Leif Davis to score or assist any time - Yes
