Ipswich are unbeaten in their last three matches in league and cup and on Thursday night they have the home advantage against a Brighton side that have only managed to secure one win from their last six fixtures.
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Ipswich vs Brighton prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Brighton have drawn each of their last four matches in the Premier League.
- Ipswich are unbeaten in their last three games.
- Both teams have scored in four of Brighton's last six outings.
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 1-1 Brighton
These two sides played out a goalless draw in September and the Tractor Boys managed to secure a point at Fulham last time out and now they face a Brighton side that have drawn each of their last four league games. We're backing this game to end in a 1-1 draw as Ipswich have found some form in the New Year and Brighton have picked up decent points in their last two away games against Aston Villa and West Ham.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fulham the bookmaker's choice
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 20/21 (1.95) – 51.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brighton are the expected winner of this game at a probability of 51.2% but we are expecting a close game between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: All square
The last five matches played between these two clubs have been evenly split with both teams claiming three draws, one win and one defeat.
England Premier League 14/09/24
Brighton
Ipswich
England Championship 14/02/17
Brighton
Ipswich
England Championship 27/09/16
Ipswich
Brighton
England Championship 29/12/15
Brighton
Ipswich
England Championship 29/08/15
Ipswich
Brighton
Ipswich preview: Unlucky not to win at Craven Cottage
Kieran McKenna's side took the lead twice away at Fulham and came close to going 3-1 up when they hit the post. However, Sammy Szmodics' and Liam Delap's goals were both cancelled out by Raul Jimenez penalties as the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Ipswich could be without the services of Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin, Axel Tuanzebe, Omari Giraud-Hutchinson and Samuel Szmodics on Thursday due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), O'Shea, Johnson, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Taylor, Cajuste, Broadhead & Delap
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Brentford
1
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 03/05/25
D
Everton
2
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Newcastle
3
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Arsenal
4
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 13/04/25
D
Chelsea
2
Ipswich
2
Brighton preview: Held the Gunners to a draw
The Seagulls were at home against Arsenal in their last Premier League game where a goal from 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri handed the visitors the halftime lead.
The Seagulls responded well in the second half and eventually equalised just after the hour mark via a Joao Pedro penalty which proved enough for the hosts to claim a fourth consecutive draw in the Premier League.
Ferdi Kadioglu, James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, Mats Wieffer and Diego Gomez look set to miss the trip to Portman Road this week through injury but Lewis Dunk, Igor Julio, Tariq Lamptey and Evan Ferguson could all return to the squad.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Veltman, Estupinan, Julio, van Hecke, O'Riley, Gruda, Ayari, Baleba, Pedro & Adingra
England Premier League 10/05/25
W
Wolverhampton
0
Brighton
2
England Premier League 04/05/25
D
Newcastle
1
Brighton
1
England Premier League 26/04/25
W
West Ham
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 19/04/25
L
Brentford
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 12/04/25
D
Leicester
2
Brighton
2
Player to watch: Joao Pedro
Just like his opposite number at Ipswich Town, Liam Delap, Brighton's Joao Pedro has been involved in ten goal consolations in the Premier League this season.
The Brazilian striker has chipped in with five goals and five assists in just 14 appearances this season, so imagine what his numbers could have been like had he not missed a few games through injury.
Will Pedro star for the Seagulls at Portman Road?
We're backing Pedro to lead by example on Thursday night in what should prove to be a tough game at Portman Road against an improving Ipswich side.