Already-relegated Ipswich Town are in for a tough test on Saturday as they go up against a Brentford side still in the hunt for a potential European spot to cap off their campaign.
Nolan James May 8
Ipswich Town vs Brentford: Match Preview & Betting Tips
Ipswich Town’s brief return to the Premier League has fizzled out, with relegation confirmed following a 3-0 loss at Newcastle. While they’ve outperformed fellow promoted sides Leicester and Southampton in some areas, it’s been far from enough. The Tractor Boys sit 19th with 22 points, mathematically safe from finishing bottom but already planning for life back in the Championship. Liam Delap remains a bright spot, contributing 12 of Ipswich’s 35 league goals—an impressive output in a struggling team.
Brentford, on the other hand, are finishing the season strongly. Sitting 9th after 35 games, Thomas Frank’s side are in the mix for a potential European spot. To qualify for the UEFA Conference League, the Bees need to climb to 8th and hope for a favourable FA Cup and Conference League outcome (City and Chelsea to win, respectively). It’s a long shot, but motivation remains high.
Kieran McKenna’s men are winless in their last five (D2 L3), with signs of life only in comeback draws against Everton (2-2) and Chelsea (2-2). However, they’ve conceded 14 goals in those five games, highlighting ongoing defensive frailty.
At home, it’s been dreadful: just one win all season at Portman Road, and that came against Chelsea back in December. Their home record (W1 D3 L13) is second-worst in the division, ahead of only Southampton.
Brentford are finishing with purpose. The Bees have won three on the bounce—including a thrilling 4-3 win over Man United, a 2-0 away win at Forest, and a 4-2 dismantling of Brighton. They’re unbeaten in five and have scored 10 goals in their last three. Thomas Frank’s side also beat Ipswich 4-1 in the reverse fixture, which sets the tone heading into this one.
On the road, Brentford haven’t been world-beaters (12th-best away record), but they’ve won three of their last five away games, and all six of their away wins this season have come in 2025, showing improved form down the stretch.
Brentford to Win & Over 2.5 Goals – Ipswich have nothing to play for, and Brentford are scoring freely. The hosts haven’t kept a clean sheet in 17 matches, and the reverse game ended 4-1.
Both Teams to Score – Yes – Ipswich have netted in 3 of their last 5, and Brentford rarely shut teams out (BTTS landed in 5 of last 7 for Brentford).
Liam Delap Anytime Scorer – Ipswich’s top scorer with 12 goals, he’s the most likely to trouble Brentford’s defence.
Correct Score: Brentford 3-1 – A repeat of their recent attacking form should see them win comfortably, but Ipswich can still find a goal.
Stat Angle: Ipswich have conceded first in 6 of their last 8 matches. Brentford to score first is a strong play for bettors looking at early momentum markets.
