Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Premier League
Preview
- Date – Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Kick-off Time – 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue – Etihad Stadium
Manchester City will welcome Ipswich Town in their first home game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Etihad Stadium. The Cityzens are expected to secure a comfortable victory in their second game of the English top-flight against a side that endured a tough start to the new season.
Hosts Man City who won their fourth title in five years began the campaign with a win over Man Utd in the Community Shield and are strong favourites for this tie. They are coming off a comfortable 2-0 win over Chelsea in their opening game and are seen as hot favourites to win their first home game of the season. On a side note, it has been 45 matches since they last tasted defeat on their home soil. Let that sink in!
Meanwhile, Ipswich were commendable last season after finishing second in the Championship which was enough to seal them automatic qualification to the Premier League after 22 years. It has been quite a journey for the Tractor Boys who have one of the country’s most exciting young managers in Kieran McKenna.
Team News
Manchester City Team News
Man City have a strong lineup which would again see Erling Haaland lead the line in City’s first home game of the new campaign. Euro 2024 winner Rodri will miss the match once again due to an extended summer break. Jack Grealish is nursing a hamstring injury, whereas Oscar Bobb remains out with his long-term leg injury.
Ipswich Town Team News
On the other hand, Ipswich have a few players who will remain for this crucial away tie. The likes of Janoi Donacien, Nathan Broadhead, George Hirst, Harry Clarke and Wes Burns are all expected to miss this weekend’s fixture.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ederson; Akanji, Dias, Aké, Gvardiol, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Silva, Doku, Haaland, Foden
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup:
Walton; Tuanzebe; Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Luongo; Harness, Szmodics, Hutchinson; Delap
Head-to-Head
Ipswich have the upper hand in terms of the head-to-head between the two sides, having won 28 of their 66 previous meetings. Man City have won 23 matches, while the remaining 15 games have ended in a draw.
Last five results:
Ipswich Town 1-4 Man City– FA Cup – January 27, 2002
Ipswich Town 2-1 Man City– Premier League – May 07, 2001
Man City 1-2 Ipswich Town – League Cup – December 19, 2000
Man City 2-3 Ipswich Town – Premier League – November 25, 2000
Man City 1-0 Ipswich Town – League Division 1 – October 27, 1999
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Prediction
Pep Guardiola’s men has made a positive start to their campaign as they are coming off a 2-0 win over Chelsea in their opening game of the new Premier League season. They have established themselves as the dominant force in English football after winning four Premier League trophies in five years and are searching for their fifth straight Premier League crown. Last season, Man City were unbeaten on their home soil so we can expect an easy win against the new Premier League entrants.
Meanwhile, Ipswich achieved promotion to the English top flight after 22 years under the management of Kieran McKenna who reportedly turned down the chance to join Chelsea this summer. The visitors lost their opening game to Liverpool. The Tractor Boys will face another uphill task against the Premier League giants, who still remain unbeaten on their home soil for quite some time now.
Predicted Score: Man City 3-0 Ipswich
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)
- Man City win – 1.08
- Ipswich win – 30.00
- Draw – 12.50
- Odds source – Unibet
Where to Watch Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Live?
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The Man City vs Ipswich game will be televised on Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar.
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