Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League
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by Devesh Jaganath in Premier League Predictions
The final curtain of Sunday’s Premier League action will come from Portman Road where Ipswich Town will be playing host to defending champions Manchester City. The Tractor Boys are the first team below the dotted line, while the Citizens are in sixth place after 21 league games. Check out our match prediction below!
This match marks the first league meeting between these sides at this venue since 2001. Prior to that, Ipswich had lost only one of their previous 28 matches against this opponent. However, these sides have had contrasting paths since then and it was Man City that romped to a 4-1 when they met at the Etihad Stadium this season.
The Citizens have won 20 of their last 21 Premier League games against newly promoted sides, with the exception being a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in 2023. The visitors are massive favourites at the books - let’s break down the key stats.
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Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Form
Ipswich Town and Manchester City's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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71 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 9 | +28 |
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19
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22 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -46 |
Ipswich Town and Manchester City Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3 Dec 2024 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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29 Dec 2024 - Premier League
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21 Dec 2024 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Premier League
26 Dec 2024 - Premier League
15 Dec 2024 - Premier League
4 Dec 2024 - Premier League
26 Nov 2024 - Champions League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Ipswich Town - Manchester City: Form Analysis
Ipswich Town were building up momentum nicely with a victory over Chelsea and a 2-2 draw with Fulham either side of the New Year. However, their progress was halted by a 2-0 defeat to Brighton in midweek.
Still, the Tractor Boys are improving, having taken seven points from their last six games (W2 D1 L3), while they only managed nine points from their preceding 15 in the top flight.
However, the hosts have struggled for results at home this season, with four defeats in their last five games, while failing to score in three of those matches. They have only won once at Portman Road this term.
Ipswich have only scored 20 goals in 21 league games - the third-lowest tally in the division!
Meanwhile, Manchester City have been enduring one of their worst league campaigns in recent memory, now 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool and having played a game more.
The Citizens dropped points again during the week, relinquishing a two-goal advantage in the final eight minutes away to Brentford. They have now won only two of their last seven league games.
The visitors have been particularly poor by their own standards on the road of late, earning just five points from the last 21 on offer, while they have only won four times in 11 outings this season.
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Ipswich Town vs Manchester City last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 2 - 2
Substitutes
A. Muric
DefenderA. Tuanzebe
C. Townsend
MidfielderJ. Taylor
M. Luongo
J. Philogene
N. Broadhead
G. Hirst
W. Burns
S. Ortega
DefenderM. Alleyne
N. OReilly
R. Lewis
B. Silva
Savinho
J. McAtee
J. Grealish
D. Mubama
Missing players
C. Chaplin
C. Ogbene
Rodri
Ipswich Town & Manchester City Squad Analysis
Ahead of the clash against the Seagulls in midweek, Kieran McKenna revealed that Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring) is close to returning to action but this match may have come too soon to see him make his comeback.
Omari Hutchinson, who has been sidelined since sustaining a groin injury in training at the start of the year, returned to the starting lineup last time out and should be available for selection this weekend.
Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles) is ruled out for the remainder of the season, while Conor Chaplin (knee) and Sammie Szmodics (ankle) are only expected back next month.
Phil Foden has scored four goals in his last five league games for the Citizens!
After five months on the treatment table, Oscar Bobb resumed team training for Man City in the last week and could be included in the matchday squad this weekend.
Similarly, Ruben Dias missed the Citizens’ last six matches across all competitions with a muscle injury but has now been cleared fit and could make the starting 11 in this one.
The only players ruled out for this trip to Suffolk are Rodri and John Stones, though the latter is “getting better” as per Pep Guardiola, and should resume first-team action in the coming days.
Most goals and assists
Ipswich Town
Manchester City
L. Delap
(12 Goals)
E. Haaland
(21 Goals)
J. Clarke
(4 Assists)
K. De Bruyne
(8 Assists)
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Savinho
(8 Assists)
Ipswich Town - Manchester City Key Points
- Ipswich Town have lost six of their last nine league games.
- Ipswich Town have conceded two or more goals in three of their last four home league matches.
- Manchester City are unbeaten in their last four league games.
- Manchester City have won 20 of their last 21 matches against newly promoted teams.
- Seven of Manchester City’s last 10 away league games have ended with over 2.5 goals.
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Our Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Prediction
Ipswich Town have shown notable improvement in their performances since the New Year, but it is difficult to imagine that they will be able to beat this opponent, regardless of how erratic the champs’ form has been this season.
The Citizens were evidently gutted by their late collapse against Brentford during the week and will be determined to make amends in this match. We fancy the visitors to secure a fairly comfortable victory in this one. Our Ipswich Town vs Manchester City prediction is Manchester City wins & over 2.5.
Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Alternative Predictions
Manchester City over 2.5
Manchester City have scored two or more goals in each of their last three league games and beat this opponent 4-1 in the reverse fixture back in August. Additionally, Ipswich have conceded two or more goals in three of their last four home league matches.
Ipswich Town vs Manchester City - FAQs
The Premier League match between Ipswich Town and Manchester City will be played on January 19 at 16:30 GMT.
The Premier League match between Ipswich Town and Manchester City will take place at Portman Road in Suffolk.
The Premier League match between Ipswich Town and Manchester City will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK.
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Samuel Barrott will take charge of this match, with the assistance of Tim Wood, Richard West and Tim Robinson as the fourth official.
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