Ipswich vs Brentford Betting Tips & Match Preview – Premier League Showdown
Introduction
This Saturday, 10 May, sees relegated Ipswich Town welcome an in-form Brentford side to Portman Road in Premier League action. With Premier League survival already out of reach for the hosts, pride is all that remains to play for, while Brentford are looking to cap off a strong end-of-season flourish with another three points.
Brentford are in red-hot form, coming into this clash on a three-game winning streak, including impressive victories over Manchester United and Brighton. In contrast, Ipswich are enduring a miserable run at home with seven straight defeats at Portman Road. Their depleted squad is another cause for concern, making the task against a confident Brentford outfit look even more daunting.
From goal-fests in previous encounters to current injury woes, this matchup carries plenty of betting intrigue. Read on for our expert betting tips and predictions.
Team News & Key Insights
- Ipswich have lost their last seven consecutive home matches, showing a strong home disadvantage.
- Brentford have won their last three Premier League games, scoring ten goals in the process.
- In their last head-to-head meeting in October, Brentford beat Ipswich 4-3 in a thrilling goal-fest.
- Ipswich are missing several key players including Conor Townsend, Nathan Broadhead, Samuel Szmodics, and Arijanet Muric due to injury.
- Brentford are without Vitaly Janelt, Joshua Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho, and Aaron Hickey, but the core of their starting XI remains intact and in excellent form.
- Bryan Mbuemo netted twice against Ipswich earlier in the season and remains a key threat.
Betting Odds & Predictions
According to the latest pre-match odds, Brentford are clear favourites to secure a result at Portman Road:
- Ipswich Win: 5.50 (18.2%)
- Draw: 4.10 (24.4%)
- Brentford Win: 1.60 (62.5%)
With the Bees playing attacking, confident football and Ipswich conceding heavily at home, another high-scoring clash is expected. Brentford scored four goals in two of their last three Premier League outings, and they managed the same in their 4-3 win against Ipswich earlier this season. Combining their current attacking form with Ipswich’s defensive struggles, a result favouring the away side with goals looks the most likely scenario.
Expert Betting Tips
- Brentford to Win – The visitors are in excellent form, while Ipswich are winless at home in seven straight. 1.60
- Over 3.5 Goals – Given their previous 4-3 encounter and Brentford’s scoring spree, expect another open game. 2.10
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Ipswich have found the net in three of their last five games even while losing. 1.75
- Bryan Mbuemo to Score Anytime – He bagged a brace in their previous meeting and is in form. 2.20
- Correct Score Brentford 4-2 – Reflects the teams’ scoring trends and Brentford’s dominance. 21.00
Final Prediction & Verdict
All signs point toward another barnstorming display from Brentford against a battered Ipswich side. With multiple injuries and suspensions plaguing their squad and a torrid run of results at Portman Road, Ipswich simply don’t possess the firepower or stability to steal a result here. Brentford’s recent performances, including a 4-3 win over Manchester United, suggest they have both the confidence and tactics to control this fixture from start to finish.
Expect the Bees to fly forward with attacking flair, especially with Bryan Mbuemo pulling the strings and a creative midfield supporting. Ipswich might find a goal or two through set-pieces or counterattacks, but their backline is unlikely to withstand Brentford’s relentless pressure. Ultimately, Brentford’s attacking prowess and momentum make them an irresistible pick here.
Final Prediction: Brentford to win 4-2.
