Ipswich Town vs Brighton Prediction, Lineups, Preview, and Team News | Premier League, January 16, 2025
Ipswich Town vs Brighton Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Thursday, Jan 16
- Kick-off Time: 07:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Portman Road, England
The Tractor Boys will host Brighton in their 21st game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Portman Road. Brighton will be looking to get back to winning ways in the league following three successive draws.
Hosts Ipswich Town are one of the struggling squads in the Premier League this season who are sitting 18th in the league table with 16 points after 20 games. They have one of the worst defensive records and has tallied 39 shots, 1,303 passes and maintained a 34.2% possession. Liam Delap is leading the goalscoring charts with eight goals followed by Samuel Szmodics with four. Delap is also leading the assists charts with two to his name.
Meanwhile, Fabian Hurzeler’s men are currently on a five-game unbeaten across all competitions. Brighton are currently sitting 10th in the Premier League standings with 28 points after 20 games. In the last five games, Brighton recorded 77 shots, 1,917 passes, and 52.4% possession. Danny Welbeck is leading the goalscoring charts with six goals whereas Joao Pedro is leading the assists chart with five to his name.
Ipswich Town Team News
Ipswich Town would be without the services of Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring), Conor Chaplin (knee), Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles), George Hirst (knee) and Massimo Luongo (illness).
Brighton Team News
As for Brighton, they would be without the services of Igor Julio who went down with a hamstring injury in the game against Arsenal. Jack Hinshelwood remains out with his knee issue whereas players like Ferdi Kadioglu (ankle), James Milner (thigh), Mats Wieffer (thigh) and Evan Ferguson (ankle) still occupy the treatment room.
Ipswich Town vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Walton
Defenders: O’Shea, Greaves, Wolfenden, Davis
Midfielders: Morsy, Cajuste
Forwards: Burns, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Verbruggen
Defenders: Lamptey, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan
Midfielders: Baleba, O’Riley
Forwards: Adingra, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 71 times in the past, with Ipswich Town winning 31 of those games. Brighton have won 24 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 16 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| September 14, 2024 | Brighton 0-0 Ipswich Town | Premier League |
| February 14, 2017 | Brighton 1-1 Ipswich Town | League Championship |
| September 27, 2016 | Ipswich Town 0-0 Brighton | League Championship |
| December 29, 2015 | Brighton 0-1 Ipswich Town | League Championship |
| August 29, 2015 | Ipswich Town 2-3 Brighton | League Championship |
Key Players to Watch in Ipswich Town vs Brighton
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap is one of the best players in the current Ipswich Town squad and has bagged eight goals and two assists in the Premier League this season. His stellar form has attracted the attention of Brighton and had an xG of 2.40 in his past five games.
Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
The English attacker is expected to return from his ankle injury in this midweek tie. Welbeck is leading Brighton’s goalscoring charts with six goals to his name and had an xG of 0.76 in his last five matches.
Ipswich Town vs Brighton Prediction
The Tractor Boys had a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign and are struggling towards the bottom end of the table. They are currently sitting 18th in the league standings and are hoping to avoid an automatic relegation to the Championship. Ipswich Town have managed to win only once in their last 10 home games.
As for Brighton, they have sustained three successive draws in their last three games and are on a four-game unbeaten run. Fabian Hurzeler’s side had a mixed start to the 2024/25 campaign and heads into this game as heavy favorites given the hosts’ current league position. The Seagulls have displayed consistency and come into this game on the back of a 4-0 win over Norwich City.
Predicted Score: Ipswich Town 1-3 Brighton
Where to Watch Ipswich Town vs Brighton Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Ipswich Town vs Brighton?
The Ipswich Town vs Brighton game will be played on 16th January at Portman Road.
Q. Where to watch Ipswich Town vs Brighton live for free?
The game between Ipswich Town and Brighton can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Ipswich Town vs Brighton?
The predicted score for Ipswich Town vs Brighton is 1-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Ipswich Town vs Brighton?
Both Ipswich Town and Brighton played 71 games. Ipswich Town recorded 31 wins, Brighton managed 24 whereas the remaining 16 games ended in a draw.