2024/25 Preview: Brighton vs. Ipswich Town – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Brighton will host Ipswich Town in this Premier League clash, with both teams in contrasting form. Brighton are flying high in third place after an unbeaten start to the season, while Ipswich Town sit 17th, still looking for their first win of the campaign.

Brighton Match Preview

Brighton are in superb form, having scored 14 goals in their last five matches. Their attacking prowess has been evident, with the team remaining unbeaten in eight consecutive matches across all competitions.

Currently sitting third in the Premier League, they’ve collected seven points from their opening three games. Brighton’s underlying stats also reflect their strong start, boasting an xG of 5.3, xGA of 4.0, and xPoints of 5.

At home, Brighton have been solid, winning their only home fixture this season 2-1 against Manchester United. Their away form has also been impressive, with four points collected on the road and just one goal conceded in two matches.

Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has played a key role in their defensive resilience, ranking first in saves per match in the Premier League, with an average of six. With a well-balanced squad, Brighton will look to continue their impressive start against Ipswich.

Ipswich Town Match Preview

Ipswich Town have struggled in their return to the Premier League, currently sitting 17th with just one point after three games.

They’ve managed to score five goals in their last five matches, but their defense has been a major concern, conceding seven goals so far.

Ipswich’s form at home has been mediocre, with one draw and one loss from two matches, ranking them 14th in home form.

Their away performances, however, have been poor, with no wins on the road, just one goal scored, and four goals conceded.

Ipswich’s underlying stats further highlight their struggles, with an xG of just 1.2 and an xGA of 9.9, which ranks them 20th in the league for xPoints (1).

Ben Johnson has been a bright spot for Ipswich, creating the most big chances (1) for the team this season. However, Ipswich will need to drastically improve their performances if they hope to get anything from this fixture.

Ipswich Town have only scored five goals in their last five matches and are struggling at both ends of the pitch. Their defense has been leaky, and their attack has not found enough consistency to be a real threat, especially away from home.

Form Coming Into the Game

Brighton’s Form:

WWD

Ipswich Town’s Form:

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Team News

Brighton Injuries:

Ipswich Town Injuries:

Predicted Lineups

Brighton XI (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupiñán; Ayari, Baleba; Minteh, Joao Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck

Ipswich Town XI (4-2-3-1):
Muric; Davis, Greaves, Woolfenden, Tuanzebe; Morsy, Kalvin Phillips, Ogbene, Hutchinson; Szmodics, Delap

Brighton vs. Ipswich Town – Score Prediction

Brighton’s strong start to the season and Ipswich’s defensive frailties make it difficult to see anything but a comfortable home win. With Brighton’s attacking firepower and defensive solidity, they should have too much for Ipswich to handle.

Prediction: Brighton 3-0 Ipswich Town

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