Brighton & Hove Albion will resume their Premier League campaign after the international break with a home game against Ipswich Town at Falmer Stadium on Saturday. Brighton are unbeaten in their three league games thus far while Ipswich have endured a winless start to their campaign.
The hosts saw their winning start to the campaign halted in their previous outing as they were held to a 1-1 draw in their away meeting by Arsenal. João Pedro scored the equalizer in the 58th minute after Kai Havertz gave the Gunners the lead in the 38th minute.
The visitors have been in poor touch in their return to the top flight, losing two of their three games. They earned their first point of the season last time around as Liam Delap's first-half strike helped them hold Fulham to a 1-1 draw at home.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 70 times in all competitions since 1938 and will meet for the first time in the Premier League. Ipswich have been the better side in these meetings with 31 wins. Brighton are not far behind with 24 wins and 15 games have ended in draws.
- They last met in the 2016-17 EFL Championship campaign, with the two league meetings ending in draws.
- Brighton & Hove Albion have won just one of their last five home meetings against Ipswich Town in all competitions.
- Just two of the last eight meetings between the two sides have produced over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, the hosts have failed to score in five games in that period.
- Brighton have lost two of their last seven Premier League games, with both losses coming at home.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Ipswich Town Prediction
The Seagulls have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their season, winning three of their four games in all competitions while keeping two clean sheets. They have scored six goals in three league games and will look to continue their prolific run here.
New signing Ferdi Kadıoğlu has trained with his teammates and is expected to make his debut. James Milner is a key absentee after suffering a hamstring injury against Arsenal last month. Mats Wieffer and Brajan Gruda face a late fitness test.
The Tractor Boys are looking for their first win of the season after picking up a point in their previous outing. After failing to score in their campaign opener against Liverpool, they have scored one goal each in their last two games. They are unbeaten in their last three meetings against Brighton, keeping two clean sheets.
Kieran McKenna has a full squad for the trip to East Sussex as West Burns, Omari Hutchinson, and George Hirst resumed training. Only Nathan Broadhead and Harry Clark remain long-term absentees.
Considering the contrast in form between the two teams and Brighton's goalscoring form, the hosts are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Ipswich Town
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Ipswich Town Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Brighton & Hove Albion to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Danny Welbeck to score or assist any time - Yes