- Date and Time: October 26, 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Brentford Community Stadium, London, England
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Brentford
Brentford have shown contrasting results in their home and away matches this season. The Bees have suffered four away losses against formidable opponents such as Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, and Manchester United.
On the other hand, at home, Brentford has recorded impressive victories, defeating Wolverhampton (5-3), Southampton (3-1), and Crystal Palace (2-1), while also earning a 1-1 draw against West Ham.
Under Thomas Frank’s guidance, the team employs dynamic vertical attacks with multi-pass combinations, effectively pressuring opponents into making mistakes.
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Additionally, Brentford players pose a significant threat during throw-ins and corners, which frequently leads to goals.
Brentford’s main issue is their tendency to concede goals even in simple situations. This is largely due to the absence of a solid defensive midfielder in the center of the pitch, coupled with the attacking players’ lack of discipline in defense. Additionally, the defenders often make positional errors, leading to goals being conceded.
A thumping header by Ethan Pinnock
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— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) October 19, 2024
It is possible that over time, Thomas Frank may revert to a more defensive strategy, such as the 5-3-2 formation, which could help reduce the number of goals conceded. However, for now, the Brentford coach prefers an attacking style of play that emphasizes his players’ offensive strengths.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town is currently in 17th place in the English Premier League table, just three points ahead of Wolverhampton, who are at the bottom of the table. Now, they face a formidable challenge against Brentford, who boast excellent home results.
Before the start of the season, it was evident that despite Kieran McKenna’s coaching abilities, the team lacked enough players of Premier League caliber to compete on equal terms with most clubs in the top division. Very few of Ipswich’s players had any Premier League experience prior to the start of the season and will have to adapt as the season progresses.
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— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) October 19, 2024
Ipswich spent over a hundred million euros on transfers, but most of the signings were players who had previously been with the team on loan.
Last season, Ipswich finished seventh in goals conceded in the Championship, largely due to their attacking and open style, which led to lapses in concentration in the defensive phase.
After a few disappointing games in the Premier League, McKenna decided to change the team’s playing strategy to a more defensive one, especially in away games. This change resulted in away draws against Brighton and Southampton.
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— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) October 19, 2024
In home matches against Fulham and Aston Villa, Ipswich managed to play at a high tempo with quick counterattacks, resulting in two draws against tough opponents.
However, in the previous rounds, the games against West Ham (1-4) and Everton (0-2) were a complete failure. The opponents created a significant number of chances and could have won more dramatically than they did.
The guests will likely set up a deep defensive block and launch quick attacks down the wings, delivering dangerous crosses into the opponent’s penalty area. Ipswich have shown, in matches against Fulham, Aston Villa, and Southampton, that they can be extremely dangerous when transitioning quickly from defense to attack.
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— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) October 19, 2024
However, Kieran McKenna’s team is likely to face defensive issues in this match, making it very challenging to secure a victory.
Bet hereBrentford vs Ipswich Town Prediction
- Pick: Brentford to win
- Odds: 1.75 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Brentford 3-1 Ipswich Town
Brentford are the favorites, and I expect them to secure the three points in this match. Thomas Frank’s team displays a diverse range of positional attacks and will likely exploit the weaknesses in Ipswich’s defense.
Furthermore, Brentford are capable of applying intense pressure at home, which can force mistakes from their opponents. The only thing that might save Ipswich from defeat is a solid defensive performance with a low block and a fair amount of luck.
Brentford vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Brentford to win the first half
- Odds: 2.3 (22Bet)
Brentford has consistently won the first half in their last four home matches. This success can be attributed to their cohesive, high-intensity gameplay, which often leads to goals in the opening minutes, allowing the Bees to establish a comfortable lead.
Although the bet “Brentford to win the first half” may seem risky, it is reasonable to expect that the home team will outplay Ipswich in the first half.
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