Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League, January 19, 2025
Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Preview
- Tournament: English Premier League
- Date: Sunday, January 19
- Kick-off Time: 04:30 PM GMT
- Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.
Defending champions Manchester City are set to be hosted by Ipswich Town, a side in the relegation zone next. This is scheduled to be the 22nd English Premier League game for both sides this season. At this juncture of the league, as the points table reflects, a win is crucial for both sides.
Manchester City received a sudden jolt during the first half of the English top tier 2024-25 when the Pep Guardiola-managed champions were baffled by losses. The loss of points there have surely affected their hopes of winning five titles in a row, but still they need to go for a win in this one, as losing further points would seriously affect their chances of finishing in the top four.
Ipswich Town FC have just lost a game against Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., forcing them to be in the 18th spot. The side has been consistently poor in the ongoing season, and not having a good stint anytime soon would make them see relegation. They only have 16 points from 21 games, and they will be up against one of the toughest sides in Europe. Ideally, a draw would be enough to satisfy them, but they should charge for a win seeing Man City’s late inconsistent run.
Ipswich Town Team News
Ipswich Town will have several players unavailable for the game, Chaplin, Ogbene, Tuanzebe, Szmodics, and Hutchinson are injured and out. Phillips is ineligible to play.
Manchester City Team News
Rodri, Dias, Stones, and Bobb are the four players injured and out of this game from the Manchester City camp. This would surely make Pep Guardiola a bit thoughtful.
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Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Walton
Defenders: O’Shea, Greaves, Woolfenden
Midfielders: Johnson, Morsy, Cajuste, Davis; Clarke, Broadhead
Forwards: Delap
Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Ortega
Defenders: Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol
Midfielders: Silva, Kovacic; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho
Attackers: Haaland
Ipswich Town vs Manchester City H2H Record
Ipswich Town and Manchester City have played against each other in a total of 67 games. Ipswich Town have 28 wins, Manchester City have won 24 games. The remaining 15 games have ended in a draw. The sides met in August last year after 22 years.
| Score | Date | Competition |
| Manchester City 4-1 Ipswich Town | August 24, 2024 | EPL |
| Ipswich Town 1-4 Manchester City | January 27, 2002 | FA Cup |
| Ipswich Town 2-1 Manchester City | May 7, 2021 | EPL |
| Manchester City 1-2 Ipswich Town | December 19, 2000 | League Cup |
| Manchester City 2-3 Ipswich Town | November 25, 2000 | EPL |
Key Players to Watch in Ipswich Town vs Manchester City
Liam Delap (Ipswich Town)
The centre-forward hails a 50% goal participation rate for Ipswich Town in EPL 2024-25. He tallied eight goals and two assists in the 20 matches he has played so far, with an astonishing xG of 8.47.
It would be interesting to see how the most vital player of the side’s attack fares against his former side. The 21-year-old has scored against big sides like Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea already, so that’s enough motivation for him to strike one against this EPL giant.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Haaland has just signed a new whooping 9.5-year-long deal with the club, and this will be his first game after the extension. He has 16 goals and an assist to his name in EPL 2024-25, proving as lethal as he was last season. Among the highest goal scorers of the league, he ranks second, just after Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Erling also has an xG of a massive 18.37.
Playing against one of the weakest sides of the EPL, this might be a golden opportunity for Haaland to score a hattrick and rank at the top among the list of scorers, overtaking Salah.
Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City are expected to have a dominating victory, as they hail a stronger side and much better form. Ipswich Town however might make some challenges, playing at home, but are doubted to hold for long.
Predicted Score: Ipswich Town 1-3 Manchester City (Watch Live)
Where to Watch Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Ipswich Town vs Manchester City?
The English Premier League Ipswich Town vs Manchester City game will be played on Sunday, January 19 at Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk.
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Q. What is the predicted score in Ipswich Town vs Manchester City?
The predicted score for Ipswich Town vs Manchester City is Ipswich Town 1-3 Manchester City.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Ipswich Town vs Manchester City?
Ipswich Town and Manchester City have played against each other in a total of 67 games. Ipswich Town have 28 wins, Manchester City have won 24 games. The remaining 15 games have ended in a draw.