Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Ipswich Town U21 take on Brighton U21 on Friday 24 April, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT). Ipswich Town U21 are 23rd with 6 points from 4 games (in the bottom half), while Brighton U21 sit 19th on 8 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Ipswich Town U21's last 5: LWDLW Most recently they lost to Everton U21 4–8 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Brighton U21's last 5: DWWLD Most recently they drew with Aston Villa U21 0–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Brighton U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.7 for Ipswich Town U21 and 1.9 for Brighton U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score in 68% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.38. Predicted score: Ipswich Town U21 1–2 Brighton U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ipswich Town U2136%fair 2.82 · @2.80
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @3.75
Brighton U2143%fair 2.31 · @2.10
3.65Expected goals
1.73Ipswich Town U21 xG
1.92Brighton U21 xG
68%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
1–28%
2–17%
2–27%
1–35%
0–15%
From our goals model: Ipswich Town U21 1.7 – 1.9 Brighton U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Brighton U21 to win✓
43%
2.31
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.47
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.94
1.77
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
35%
2.84
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Brighton U21 / FT Brighton U21✗
26%
3.79
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
8%
12.05
–
Form
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 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21?
On our numbers Ipswich Town U21 have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Brighton U21 43%.
How many goals will there be in Ipswich Town U21 vs Brighton U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 68% 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 3.7 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).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
