How to watch Southampton vs Ipswich live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction

Is it too early in the Premier League season for a six-point game against relegation? No, it is not. That is exactly what Southampton's game against Ipswich at St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday is.

The two promoted teams have not yet won their first four games in the top division. Ipswich picked up two points, while Southampton lost all four games in the Premier League.

WATCH SOUTHAMPTON VS IPSWICH LIVE

Russell Martin's Southampton showed promising performances in their last home game against Manchester United, but after Cameron Archer's penalty was saved, they suffered another defeat. The Saints have possession in every single game and play a beautiful, attractive style, but their next step is to be more ruthless at both ends of the pitch, which is obviously the hardest thing to do consistently. Particularly in the Premier League.

Ipswich seem to have returned to the Premier League after an absence of over two decades. two draws in a row against Fulham and Brighton They demonstrate defensive solidity and look very dangerous on the counterattack. Kieran McKenna led the Tractor Boys to two narrow wins against Southampton last season and with the lively Liam Delap up front (his father Rory played for Southampton and Liam chose Ipswich over the Saints this summer) they have a direct runner who is not afraid to attack from anywhere.

How to watch Southampton vs Ipswich live, stream link and start time

Kick-off time: 10:00 a.m. ET Saturday (September 21)
Venue: St. Mary's Stadium
TV channel: Peacock premium
Streaming: Premier League on Peacock

Focus on Southampton, team news

The Saints have some injury concerns, with winger Kamaldeen Sulemana nearing his return and Will Smallbone with a hamstring problem. Captain Jack Stephens is suspended following his red card against Manchester United last weekend. Russell Martin made a heavy substitution in the midweek League Cup win at Everton as the Saints drew 1-1 at Goodison Park but won on penalties to reach the last 16, which could give them some much-needed confidence. Adam Lallana is expected to start against Ipswich as his experience could be crucial in helping the Saints to their first points of the season. Taylor Harwood-Bellis should start at centre-back and Martin has a key decision to make in attack with Cameron Archer, Adam Armstrong and Ross Stewart all battling for the No.9 spot.

Focus on Ipswich, team news

The Tractor Boys have some injury problems with Harry Clarke, Nathan Broadhead and Janoi Donacien all out. McKenna is likely to start with the same starting lineup that picked up a point at Brighton, as Ipswich will sit back, let Southampton have the ball and then take the right moments to counter-attack. This tactic worked very well in their two wins against Southampton last season.

Prediction for Southampton vs Ipswich

As is often the case with these must-win games for teams facing a difficult season, neither team will want to give themselves too much leeway and we can expect a close, exciting game. A draw seems inevitable. Southampton – Ipswich 1:1.