Ipswich Town vs Brighton Premier League Prediction Match Details
On Thursday this week, Ipswich Town will welcome Brighton to the Portman Road for the Premier League round 21 game. Can the Tractor Boyz build on their first home win of the season in the top flight, or will the Seagulls end their winless run?
Ipswich Town Preview & Form
Ipswich Town are among the three teams that were promoted from the Championship last season, but they have all struggled in the Premier League as they battle in the relegation zone. The Tractor Boys have picked up vital points in their last two league matches, which saw them beat Chelsea 2-0 to claim their long-awaited Premier League victory at Portman Road and then pick up a 2-2 draw against Fulham in their last league outing at Craven Cottage. Currently they sit 18th in the league standings with 16 points, just one point from safety. Kieran McKenna’s men will boost their confidence coming into this game following an impressive 3-0 victory on their home soil over the weekend in the FA Cup ties with League One Bristol Rovers.
On their home soil, the Tractor Boys have struggled all season, but the victory over Chelsea in the last game of 2024 will provide a big boost to the team.
Brighton Preview & Form
After a bright start to the season, Brighton are currently experiencing a dreadful run of form, having not won a Premier League match since late November, albeit they have only lost two of the last ten Premier League games, with their last four league games ending in a stalemate. The Seagulls started 2025 with a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Amex Stadium, and Fabian Hurzeler will be desperate for his side to end their winless run of form. However, a commanding 4-0 win over Championship side Norwich at the weekend in the FA Cup third round ties will provide them with huge confidence. The winless run saw the Seagulls drop a place below the midtable with 28 points.
Fabian Hurzeler’s men are also in great hunt for their first road victory since late November, where they secured a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth. Since then the Seagulls have drawn their last three games and then lost once. Their most recent away league game ended in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park. It’s worth noting that each of the Seagulls last six league road games has resulted in both teams finding the back of the net.
Ipswich Town vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineups (4-2-3-1): Muric (GK); Clarke, O’Shea, Burgess, Davis; Taylor, Cajuste; Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen (GK); Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Quomah-Baleba, Wieffer; Gruda, Pedro, Mitoma; Rutter
Ipswich Town vs Brighton H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Brighton 0-0 Ipswich
- Brighton 1-1 Ipswich
- Ipswich 0-0 Brighton
- Brighton 0-1 Ipswich
- Ipswich 2-3 Brighton
Ipswich Town vs Brighton Prediction Betting Tips
Ipswich endured a poor first half of the season, but their first victory on their home soil will give them confidence against struggling Brighton at the Portman Road. So we predict a win or draw for Ipswich and both teams finding the back of the net.
