Ipswich Town is ready to play against Southampton at the Portman Road stadium. The table-topper is entering the football match following a win.
On the other hand, fourth-placed Southampton are coming off a tedious draw. Ipswich won their match against the Blackburn Rovers 1-0. Conor Chaplin was the sole scorer in the match, securing the win in the ninth minute.
The win against the Rovers combined with Leicester City’s loss against Bristol City helped Ipswich hit the table top. Contrarily, Southampton’s 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough put them in the fourth spot.
The match started with Adam Armstrong’s opening goal in the 12th minute. However, Emmanuel Latte-Lath managed to score the equalizer in the 90th minute. With 74 points, the Saints are 10 points behind the rest of the table-toppers.
Given the match’s weight, fans are excited to witness the entertainment. Even the best football betting sites are offering attractive odds for the upcoming match.
On paper, both teams look almost equal, with Ipswich Town having a slight edge. However, with only a 10-point difference, the Saints also look fierce.
The teams have faced each other 69 times before, and Ipswich is winning the duel with a 26-23 score. Ipswich also holds the best goalscoring record this season after 39 games. The team conceded only one goal more than Southampton, having played two matches more.
Ipswich has won eight of the nine league games, scoring at least thrice in five games. The team has only lost once in its 20 Championship home games, carrying an unbeaten streak of 17.
On the other hand, Southampton has only lost one away game in the past 14 matches. The team has also won 4 out of its 5 away outings, making them the ideal competitors for Ipswich. According to most football experts, Ipswich Town is expected to win the game 1-0 or 2-1.
All things considered, the championship game is turning out to be a fierce one for the fans and the teams alike.
