Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Ipswich Town U21 welcome Brighton U21 for a Premier League 2 Division One fixture on Friday 24 April (19:00 WAT). In the table, Ipswich Town U21 are 23rd, lower half, on 6 points after 4 matches; Brighton U21 are 19th (lower half) with 8. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Ipswich Town U21, last 5: LWDLW Their latest outing: 4–8 defeat to Everton U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Brighton U21, last 5: DWWLD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Aston Villa U21, at home. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Brighton U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 1.3 for Ipswich Town U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ipswich Town U21 1.8 xG, Brighton U21 2.1 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 72% for three or more goals, 70% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ipswich Town U21 34%, draw 21%, Brighton U21 45%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (72%, odds 1.38). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ipswich Town U21 1–2 Brighton U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ipswich Town U2134%fair 2.93 · @2.80
Draw21%fair 4.76 · @3.75
Brighton U2145%fair 2.23 · @2.10
3.99Expected goals
1.85Ipswich Town U21 xG
2.14Brighton U21 xG
70%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–28%
1–17%
2–27%
2–17%
1–36%
2–35%
From our goals model: Ipswich Town U21 1.8 – 2.1 Brighton U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Brighton U21 to win✓
45%
2.23
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
70%
1.44
1.33
Draw no bet
Brighton U21 (draw no bet)✓
57%
1.76
–
Asian handicap
Ipswich Town U21 +1 (Asian handicap)
67%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.92
1.95
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.33
First team to score
Brighton U21 to score first
53%
1.90
–
Half-time result
Brighton U21 ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.71
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Brighton U21 / FT Brighton U21✗
28%
3.53
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
8%
12.75
–
Recent results
Ipswich Town U21 – last 6
LWDLWD
17 Apr
@ Everton U21
4–8
L
10 Apr
@ Birmingham City U21
3–0
W
23 Mar
vs Burnley U21
0–0
D
6 Mar
vs West Bromwich Albion U21
0–3
L
27 Feb
@ Arsenal U21
1–0
W
17 Feb
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Brighton U21 – last 6
DWWLDW
3 Apr
vs Aston Villa U21
0–0
D
22 Mar
vs Everton U21
5–0
W
16 Mar
@ Burnley U21
2–0
W
6 Mar
vs Fulham U21
3–4
L
27 Feb
@ Newcastle United U21
2–2
D
22 Feb
vs Birmingham City U21
3–2
W
2.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ipswich Town U21 and Brighton U21.
What is the prediction for Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21?
On our numbers Ipswich Town U21 have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Brighton U21 45%.
How many goals will there be in Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21?
Our predicted score is Ipswich Town U21 1–2 Brighton U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21?
Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 24 April 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
