Brighton vs Ipswich Prediction & Betting Tips (14 September)

Brighton turned an important page this summer with the departure of Roberto De Zerbi. Under the leadership of the Italian technician, the Seagulls have developed a quality of play recognized by all, which has notably enabled them to secure 6th place in the Premier League in 2023. Less visible last year, they finished 11th in the ranking. To replace De Zerbi during the offseason, the leaders chose to place Fabian Hurzeler ex-Sankt Pauli on the bench. The debut of the young 31-year-old German coach turned out to be very good. Brighton won their first two league matches against Everton 0-3 and Manchester United 1-2 before taking a valuable point at Arsenal on the final day 1-1. For their entry into the League Cup, the Seagulls had no trouble dominating Crawley 4-0.

After a long absence of 22 years, Ipswich are making their comeback in the elite this year. Driven by an ambitious project, the Tractor Boys have just achieved two climbs in two years. 2nd in League One in 2023, they then showed a very good appearance last year to take 2nd place in the Championship and thus avoid the accession play-offs. The promoted obviously expects to suffer in the Premier League in this 2024/2025 financial year. Not spared by the schedule to begin with, Ipswich logically lost to big names Liverpool 0-2 and Manchester City 4-1 before holding their own at home to Fulham just before the international break 1-1. In the League Cup, the Tractor Boys were surprised at Wimbledon 2-2, eliminated following penalties.

The Brighton coach must deal with the withdrawals of recruits O'Riley, Gruda and Wieffer as well as long-term absent winger March. Author of a good start to the season, the Brazilian Joao Pedro found the net twice during the first 3 days. He should again be positioned in support of the experienced Welbeck (2 goals and 1 assist in PL) while the Japanese international Mitoma (1 goal and 1 assist in PL) is also present. It is necessary to highlight the departures of the important midfielders Gross (Dortmund) and Gilmour (Napoli), the young Barco (Sevilla FC), Sima (Brest), Osman (Feyenoord), Sarmiento (Burnley) and Buonanotte (Leicester), the midfielder Dahoud ( Frankfurt), the experienced Lallana (Southampton) or the striker Undav (Stuttgart). Additionally, winger Ansu Fati returned to Barcelona after his loan spell. The Seagulls, on the other hand, were very active in terms of arrivals. We can point out the recruitments of full-back Kadioglu (Fenerbahce), midfielders Wieffer (Feyenoord), O'Riley (Celtic) and Yalcouyé (Göteborg) as well as attackers Rutter (Leeds), Minteh (Newcastle) and Gruda (Mainz).

side of Ipswich, the influential Broadhead (13 goals in the Championship last year), the potential starters Clarke, Burns (midfielders) and Hirst (7 goals and 6 assists in the Championship last year) and the long-term absentee Donacien (defender), all on the flank. Solid striker Liam Delap opened his account on the last day. He should start again with, in support, the other recruits Szmodics (27 goals in the Championship last year and Ogbene. Very good last year, Hutchinson (10 goals and 5 assists in the Championship) is also applying. No major element left the club this summer On the other hand, significant reinforcements have arrived for this season in the Premier League We are thinking of goalkeeper Muric (Burnley), defenders Greaves (Hull), O'Shea (Burnley) and Johnson (West. Ham), midfielders Phillips (Man City), Cajuste (Naples) and Szmodics (Blackburn) as well as attackers Hutchinson (Chelsea), Delap (Man City), Ogbene (Luton Town) and Clarke (Sunderland).