Ipswich Town vs Brentford Predictions

Ipswich Town vs Brentford Predictions for this Premier League clash.Brentford, currently ninth, remain in the European hunt, just one point behind eighth-placed Bournemouth and two clear of 11th-placed Fulham. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | May 10, 2025 at 8pm UK at Portman Road

Ipswich Town vs Brentford Predictions

Brentford’s European Ambitions Face Relegated Ipswich in Crucial Clash

• Away Dominance: Brentford have taken 19 points from their last eight away games, a stark contrast to the two points from their first nine.
• Leaky Defence: Ipswich have shipped 24 goals in their last seven home games, averaging over three goals conceded per match.
• Fouls Under Pressure: Jacob Greaves has committed fouls in each of his last two starts at left-back, and faces the tricky Bryan Mbeumo this weekend.

Best Bet for Ipswich Town vs Brentford

As the Premier League season draws to a tense conclusion, Brentford find themselves within touching distance of a European place, currently sitting ninth, just a single point behind Bournemouth and two ahead of Fulham. This makes their upcoming clash with Ipswich Town, a side already consigned to Championship football next season, a pivotal moment in their campaign. Ipswich might be down, but they are far from out, as evidenced by their spirited draw at Everton, where they arguably deserved more. However, the stark contrast in form between these two sides, particularly when examining Ipswich’s torrid home record, sets the stage for what could be a decisive encounter.

Ipswich have managed just a single win at Portman Road this term, paired with a dismal seven-game losing streak, shipping 24 goals in the process. This troubling defensive frailty, coupled with Brentford’s potent away form – unbeaten in their last five road trips – suggests the visitors have a significant edge. Yet, as we’ve seen countless times in football, the so-called ‘meaningless’ matches can often throw up the most surprising results. With both teams likely to approach this game with vastly different mindsets, it promises to be a fascinating battle.

Best Bet: Brentford to Win and Over 2.5 Goals

Here at BettingTips4You.com, we like to keep things straightforward – just one top prediction per game, carefully chosen for the best value. This time, our standout selection is Brentford to Win and Over 2.5 Goals. It’s a bet that not only reflects Brentford’s strong recent form but also capitalises on Ipswich’s alarming defensive struggles.

Brentford have transformed their away fortunes in recent months, taking 19 points from their last eight road games – a remarkable turnaround considering they managed just two points from their first nine. They’ve also been finding the net consistently, with 65% of their away matches this season seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 10 of 17 outings. In contrast, Ipswich have been shipping goals for fun at home, conceding at a rate of 2.35 per game and managing just one clean sheet all season.

The Tractor Boys’ defensive woes are compounded by their personnel issues, with regular left-back Leif Davis suspended and Conor Townsend still sidelined. This leaves Jacob Greaves likely to continue his makeshift full-back role, where he’ll face the in-form Bryan Mbeumo. The Brentford winger has been a nightmare for defenders lately, drawing 11 fouls in his last five games. Add to this the attacking threat from Mads Roerslev and the returning Igor Thiago, and it’s hard to see Ipswich keeping the Bees at bay.

Even if Ipswich muster some attacking spirit, as they did against Everton, their porous backline and Brentford’s clinical edge should see this match comfortably sail past the 2.5 goal mark. As BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick puts it:

“Brentford have been ruthless against the league’s strugglers, and with European football still within reach, they’ll be eager to make a statement at Portman Road. Expect goals, and expect a Brentford win.”

Given the weight of these statistics and the tactical mismatch on the pitch, a 3-1 win for Brentford feels like a plausible scoreline. The Bees have shown they can pile on the goals against weaker defences, while Ipswich, despite their relegation, have been known to find the net against mid-table opposition.

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