Brighton look to continue their bright start to the season when they play host to newly-promoted Ipswich on Saturday.
The Seagulls have seven points from a possible nine and a yet to taste defeat, while the Tractor Boys have just a solitary point to their name.
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Brighton vs Ipswich prediction: Goals expected at the AmEx
Key Stats
- Two of Ipswich's last three competitive matches have produced over 3.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored in each of Brighton's last two league games.
- Each of the Tractor Boys' last three outings in league and cup have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Brighton 3-1 Ipswich
Brighton have scored at least three goals in three of their last five competitive and non-competitive matches while Ipswich have scored at least one goal in five of their last six outings, which is why we're backing a 3-1 win for the home side on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing Brighton
- HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Brighton are the expected winner of this game at a probability of 73.3% and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Seagulls lead
Saturday's hosts have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five league meetings with Ipswich but the pair haven't played one another since the 1-1 draw at the AmEx back in 2017.
England Championship 14/02/17
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England Championship 27/09/16
Ipswich
Brighton
England Championship 29/12/15
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Ipswich
England Championship 29/08/15
Ipswich
Brighton
England Championship 21/01/15
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Ipswich
Brighton preview: Unbeaten in all competitions
The Seagulls have made a very positive start to the new season, kicking things off with a 3-0 win over Everton which was followed up by a 2-1 victory over Manchester United.
After knocking Crawley Town out of the League Cup, Brighton claimed a point at the Emirates in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
There are doubts over several of the home team's players this weekend with Solly March, Matthew O'Riley and James Milner already ruled out. Brajan Gruda, Mats Wieffer and Ferdi Kadioglu will be hoping to pass late fitness tests and Joel Veltman is expected to feature after recovering from a thigh injury.
Predicted lineup: Verbruggen (GK), Veltman, Dunk, van Hecke, Ayari, Mitoma, Hinshelwood, Baleba, Welbeck, Pedro & Minteh
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Chelsea
4
Brighton
2
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Nottm Forest
2
Brighton
2
England EFL Cup 18/09/24
W
Wolverhampton
2
Brighton
3
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Ipswich
0
Brighton
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Arsenal
1
Brighton
1
Ipswich preview: Secured their first point against Fulham
As soon as the fixture list was announced, Ipswich fans knew they would be in for a very tough start to life back in the Premier League.
Back-to-back defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City were followed up with defeat to Wimbledon in the League Cup but Kieran McKenna's side did claim a point at home to Fulham before the international break.
Saturday's guests will be without the services of Harry Clarke, George Hirst, Nathan Broadhead, Wesley Burns and Janoi Donacien this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Muric (GK), Tuanzebe, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis, Morsy, Szmodics, Phillips, Ogbene, Delap & Hutchinson
England Premier League 29/09/24
D
Aston Villa
2
Ipswich
2
England Premier League 21/09/24
D
Southampton
1
Ipswich
1
England Premier League 14/09/24
D
Brighton
0
Ipswich
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Fulham
1
Ipswich
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
AFC Wimbledon
2 (4)
Ipswich
2 (2)
Player to watch: Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck has never been the type of striker who scores a lot of goals but the 33-year-old has made a career for himself in the Premier League due to his work-rate and creativity.
The former Man Utd and Arsenal star's best goal return in the Premier League is nine goals which he achieved on two occasions for the Red Devils. Last season, Welbeck scored five times for the Seagulls but he has already netted twice in the opening three games of the 2024/25 campaign.
The former Arsenal and Manchester United forward has made a great start to the season
We're backing Welbeck to put in another impressive performance when Brighton take on Ipswich this weekend and don't be surprised if the striker scores his third league goal of the season.
