Manchester City vs Ipswich: Premier League Prediction Match Details
Premier League champions Manchester City host Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon in their first home match of the 2024/25 campaign. Can the Tractor Boys cause an upset against Pep Guardiola’s side?
Manchester City Preview & Form
Manchester City kicked off their new campaign with a perfect result in defending their Premier League crown as they defeated Chelsea 2-0 in their opening round on Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of goals from Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic. The Citizens have an incredible record at the Etihad Stadium, having gone unbeaten in their last 45 games at home in all competitions.
Pep Guardiola’s side have already secured their first silverware of the 2024–25 season by defeating their rivals Manchester United in a 7-6 penalty shootout in the FA Community Shield. The victory would boost their confidence in their ability to win more trophies in the new season.
Ipswich Preview & Form
Ipswich Town suffered a 2-0 defeat in their first match back in the Premier League after 22 years. The Tractor Boys started well in their first fixture against Liverpool, creating several chances in the first half. However, they faltered in the second half, with Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah both scoring for Liverpool.
Manager Kieran McKenna will be pleased with his side’s first-half performance against Liverpool and will hope his side can improve. Ipswich have won three of their last four visits to the Etihad Stadium, including a 2-1 extra-time win in the 2000 season of the Worthington Cup quarterfinals.
Manchester City vs Ipswich: Predicted Lineups
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK); Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic, De Bruyne; Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Walton (GK); Tuanzebe, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Luongo; Johnson, Chaplin, Hutchinson; Delap
Manchester City vs Ipswich H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Ipswich 1-4 Manchester City
- Ipswich 2-1 Manchester City
- Manchester City 1-2 Ipswich AET
- Manchester City 2-3 Ipswich
- Manchester City 1-0 Ipswich
Manchester City vs Ipswich: Prediction Betting Tips
Manchester City is strongly favored to win this game due to their unbeatable home record last season. It’s unlikely that the Tractor Boys will be able to end that streak. Based on this, we predict that Manchester City will win both halves and that there will be over 3.5 goals in the game.
