Brentford will host Ipswich Town at The Gtech Community Stadium in a Premier League clash on Saturday.
Below are our predictions, polls, and statistics for the Brentford vs Ipswich Town game, along with the best betting odds.
Brentford
Brentford is aiming for a better outcome after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in their last match.
In that encounter, Brentford recorded 49% possession and made 8 attempts on goal, with 2 on target. The only goal for Brentford was scored by Ethan Pinnock (45′). Manchester United, meanwhile, had 23 shots, with 11 on target, scoring through Alejandro Garnacho (47′) and Rasmus Højlund (62′).
In 5 of their last 6 matches, Brentford has seen at least three goals scored. Overall, they conceded 12 goals while scoring 12 in these fixtures.
Recent results indicate that Brentford:
- Has not lost to Ipswich Town in their last 3 league matches.
- Remains unbeaten in their last 4 home league games.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town will be looking for a turnaround after losing their last match against Everton in the Premier League.
In that game, Ipswich Town had 55% possession and recorded 13 attempts on goal, with 2 on target. Everton scored through Iliman Ndiaye (17′) and Michael Keane (40′), while Ipswich managed only 11 attempts with 8 on target.
Defensively, Ipswich Town has struggled, conceding in 5 of their last 6 matches for a total of 10 goals. They will need to improve defensively to change their fortunes.
Pre-match facts show that Ipswich Town:
- Has not beaten Brentford in their last 4 away league matches.
- Has not won away from home in their last 4 league games.
Head to Head
Reviewing their recent head-to-head matchups dating back to 13/08/2016, Brentford has won 3 times, while Ipswich Town has won once, with 2 matches ending in draws.
In total, 11 goals were scored in these meetings, with Brentford netting 7 and Ipswich Town 4, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
Their last league encounter was on 10/04/2019, where Brentford won 2-0 against Ipswich Town.
On that occasion, Brentford had 60% possession and made 16 attempts, scoring through Neal Maupay (20′) and Ollie Watkins (28′). Ipswich Town managed 4 attempts, with none on target.
The match was officiated by Andy Davies.
Team News: Brentford
Brentford will be without several players, including Mathias Jensen (calf injury), Rico Henry (muscle injury), Yoane Wissa (ankle injury), Igor Thiago (meniscus injury), Josh Dasilva (knee surgery), and Aaron Hickey (hamstring injury).
The Bees are likely to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Mark Flekken, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, Vitaly Janelt, Christian Nørgaard, Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard, Keane Lewis-Potter, and Kevin Schade.
Team News: Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town has just one fitness concern, as Axel Tuanzebe (thumb injury) will not be available for selection.
The Tractor Boys are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Arijanet Muric, Cameron Burgess, Dara O’Shea, Luke Woolfenden, Leif Davis, Sam Morsy, Kalvin Phillips, Wes Burns, Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke, and Liam Delap likely to start.
Prediction
Brentford is likely to score at least once, while Ipswich Town may find it challenging to find the net.
Thus, we predict a controlled 2-0 victory for Brentford by the end of the match.
Best Odds
For the latest bookmaker odds on the 90-minute result market, Brentford can be backed at 1.72, a draw at 4.2, and an Ipswich Town win at 4.3. These are the best prices currently available.
Our expert partners are recommending under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Brentford vs Ipswich Town Predictions October 26, 2024
