The Matchday 36 clash in the Premier League between Ipswich and Brentford will take place on May 10 at Portman Road. Ipswich vs. Brentford: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Ipswich
The team lacks competitive motivation: having spent just one season in the Premier League, they are returning to the Championship. Despite relegation, Kieran McKenna's side is not playing carelessly, as they aim to collect points. In the last round, Ipswich managed a 2-2 away draw against Everton. Notably, the team came back from two goals down. Ipswich's winless run in the league stands at just five matches (2 draws and 3 losses).
- In the last 16 Premier League matches, the club has secured only one victory (4 draws and 11 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in Ipswich's last seven league games.
- Both teams have scored in 10 of Ipswich's last 13 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
Alex Palmer – Dara O'Shea, Cameron Burgess, Luke Woolfenden, Jacob Greaves – Jack Taylor, Sam Morsy – Conor Chaplin, Omari Hutchinson, Julio Enciso – Liam Delap.
Defender Leif Davis is suspended for this game.
Brentford
The Londoners are unbeaten in the Premier League for five consecutive matches. During this streak, they drew with Chelsea (0-0) and Arsenal (1-1), and then consecutively defeated Brighton (4-2), Nottingham Forest (2-0), and Manchester United (4-3). In the match against United, Thomas Frank's side led by three goals but conceded twice in the final 10 minutes. The team has climbed to 9th place, but remains 8 points away from the European competition spots.
- The Londoners have not lost in 9 of their last 11 Premier League matches (6 wins and 3 draws).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of Brentford's last 9 league matches.
- The team has not lost in the second half of their last 12 away Premier League matches (6 wins and 6 draws).
Predicted lineup for Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Mark Flekken – Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter, Sepp van den Berg – Christian Norgaard, Yegor Yarmolyuk – Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo – Yoane Wissa.
Referee
Sam Barrott (England)
Matches – 21 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 91;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 19%.
Ipswich vs. Brentford: Match Prediction
The first-round encounter between these teams was a thrilling affair, ending 4-3 in favor of the Londoners. It is quite possible that the upcoming match will also be high-scoring. The hosts have nothing to lose but pride, and they are playing at home, which is their penultimate Premier League match. Therefore, Ipswich is expected to score, especially since they have found the net in 10 of their last 13 Premier League matches.
Brentford alone can score three or more goals. In the previous three rounds, they have scored 10 goals against teams positioned significantly higher than Ipswich in the standings. Moreover, the Londoners have scored in their last eight away Premier League matches. Ipswich, on the other hand, has conceded at least two goals in their last seven home league games.
My prediction – Total over 3 goals
