Ipswich Town – Southampton

In the battle of teams that have been relegated from the Premier League, the home side will come out on top.

In the central confrontation of the second matchday of the Championship, two newcomers to the division will face each other. However, such a characterization for Ipswich Town and Southampton has a negative connotation. Both clubs were promoted to the Premier League at the end of the season before last and returned back to the Championship at the end of last season. Before the start of the championship, betting analysts did not predict the clubs would face the same fate as Luton Town did last season. Recall that after being relegated from the Premier League, the 'Hatters' also had a disastrous subsequent season, which is why they are now forced to play in League One. On the contrary, Ipswich Town and Southampton are considered favourites to win the Championship and, consequently, to return to the elite league of England. The start of the season has gone differently for the opponents, but how this will turn out for each team in their head-to-head match will be answered on Sunday. Betting companies have determined the home team as favourites for the upcoming match, offering odds of 2.09 for their victory. Ipswich Town finished second last in the last Premier League season. In the off-season, the 'Tractor Boys' won four out of four friendly matches. During the off-season, Ipswich released a number of players, including selling Liam Delap to Chelsea for €35.5 million. The 'Tractor Boys' recruited Azor Matusiwa from Rennes for €11.5 million and also loaned several players to reinforce certain positions. In the first round of the Championship, Ipswich Town faced Birmingham City away, who are aiming for promotion to the Premier League this season. The 'Tractor Boys' equalised in the 90+5 minute, which allowed them to take one point from a tough trip. Three days ago, a half-strength Ipswich side failed to overcome Bromley in the EFL Cup, losing to their opponent in a penalty shootout. Southampton finished last in the last Premier League season. After selling a large number of players, the 'Saints' only strengthened by signing American striker Downs from Cologne and German defender Quarshi from Hoffenheim. Unlike their opponent, Southampton won both official matches at the start of the season. However, they do not exude confidence from their victories over Wrexham and Northampton. We wager that Ipswich will be closer to victory in their home ground.