Two promoted sides to the Premier League for the 2024/25 season do battle on Saturday as Southampton host Ipswich at St. Mary's.
The clubs are two of six in the top flight yet to taste victory in the new campaign.
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Southampton Recent Form
Southampton have had the worst start possible to the new season as they've lost four games in a row against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Man Utd.
They lost 3-0 against the Red Devils and that came they missed a penalty to take the lead in the first half.
The Saints are still in the League Cup, though, as they beat Everton on penalties during the week.
Southampton Injury News
Gavin Bazunu is a long term absentee and won't play again until next year.
Kamaldeen Sulemana and Jack Stephens are expected back at the start of October, with the former injured and the latter suspended.
Will Smallbone faces a late fitness test.
Last Southampton Lineup
Here's how Southampton lined up against.
Ipswich Recent Form
Ipswich have actually acquitted themselves fairly well with two draws two defeats so far in the league, and those losses came against big guns Liverpool and Man City.
They are coming off successive draws against Fulham and Brighton.
Ipswich Injury News
Janoi Donacien remains out with a groin injury, but Harry Clarke and Nathan Broadhead both have a chance of being passed fit after calf and thigh issues respectively.
Last Ipswich Lineup
Here's how Ipswich lined up against Brighton.
Southampton vs Ipswich - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Sam Allison
Assistants: Scott Ledger, Mat Wilkes
Fourth official: Anthony Taylor
VAR: Jarred Gillett
Assistant VAR: James Mainwaring
Southampton - Player To Watch
Ben Brereton Diaz has been one of Southampton's better performers this season and many believe he should have taken the penalty that was missed against Man Utd.
Ipswich - Player To Watch
Samuel Szmodics is one of only two players to have found the back of the net so far this season in the league for Ipswich. He's adapted to his new surroundings quickly since his summer switch from Blackburn.
Southampton vs Ipswich - Prediction
Ipswich have two points more than Southampton and, as mentioned above, they have looked impressive at points under Kieran McKenna in the Premier League, while the Saints are still finding their feet back in the top flight.
Scoreline prediction - Southampton 1-2 Ipswich
Southampton vs Ipswich - Betting Tips
Over 2.5 Goals Scored
- In four of Southampton's last six home games, there has been over two goals scored
- Southampton have conceded eight goals in four games so far
