Ipswich vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips (16 January)

Back in the elite this season, Ipswich are currently 18th in the Premier League and have the same number of points as the first non-relegation team. The promoted person will have to work hard to avoid the descent. More consistent for some time, the Tractor Boys have won 2 of their last 5 championship matches, for 1 draw and 2 defeats. After creating a surprise by taking the scalp of Chelsea 2-0, they took a point at Fulham on the last day 2-2. Last weekend, Ipswich hosted Bristol Rovers in the upcoming FA Cup. Brighton is now 10th in the Premier League with 6 units of spending on the last European folding seat.

The Seagulls were better ranked a few weeks ago but the latest results appear to be sluggish. Indeed, they have not pocketed the slightest success during the last 8 days 6 draws and 2 defeats. After being surprised at home by Crystal Palace 1-3, Brighton shared the points with West Ham 1-1, Brentford 0-0, Aston Villa 2-2 and Arsenal 1-1. Last weekend, Brighton traveled to Norwich in the upcoming FA Cup.

The Ipswich coach deplores the defections of starting defender Tuanzebe, attackers Chaplin, Hirst and Ogbene as well as long-term absentee Donacien. Both scorers in the last championship match, Szmodics (4 goals in PL) and Delap (8 goals and 2 assists in PL) should logically start this week. To try to save itself, Ipswich is active in this winter transfer window. The club has loaned international defender Godfrey (2 selection) and should also sign international hopeful winger Philogene from Aston Villa. As for Brighton, the important striker Welbeck, his replacement Ferguson, the midfielder Wieffer, the potential starter Kadioglu and the veteran Milner are missing, all injured.

Furthermore, the participation of newcomer Diego Gomez (Inter Miami) is not assured, nor are those of full-backs Estupinan and Hinshelwood. Former Lille player Baleba is establishing himself as one of the best promises of the season in midfield. In the offensive sector, we could find Mitoma (3 goals and 2 assists in PL), Rutter (2 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Joao Pedro (5 goals and 5 assists in PL).