Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Match Preview, Correct Score Prediction & Betting Tips – 24th August, 2024.

Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Ipswich Town face another tough challenge as they travel to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City in their second Premier League match of the season.

• Date: 24/08/2024
• Kick-off time: 15:00
• Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Manchester City Overview

Manchester City come into this game sitting 4th in the Premier League with three points. Pep Guardiola’s side is chasing a fifth consecutive Premier League title, and the Sky Blues look ready for another successful campaign. The squad remains largely unchanged from last season, with the exception of a few additions like Savinho and some academy promotions.

City started their season with a solid yet unspectacular 2-0 win against Chelsea. Although they weren’t at their free-flowing best, the team managed to secure the three points with minimal fuss, which has become a hallmark of Guardiola’s current squad. They may still dip into the transfer market, particularly for midfield reinforcements, but even without further additions, they are strong contenders for the title.

At the Etihad, City are formidable, particularly against newly promoted sides. While Ipswich might present an interesting challenge, the result of this match seems almost inevitable.

Ipswich Town Overview

Ipswich Town find themselves 18th in the Premier League after a difficult start to the season. Under the management of Kieran McKenna, one of the league’s most promising young managers, Ipswich have risen quickly from League One to the Premier League, securing promotion last season. However, they are among the favourites to be relegated this year.

In their opening match, Ipswich put up a valiant fight against Liverpool but ultimately fell to a 2-0 defeat. Despite the loss, there were many positives for McKenna’s side, including strong performances from new signings Jacob Greaves and Liam Delap.

Ipswich’s strategy this season is likely to focus on steady improvement, particularly as their new signings settle in. While no one expects them to take points off teams like Manchester City, holding their own in such fixtures could boost their confidence as they battle to stay in the Premier League.

Where to Watch

As this is a 3 pm kick-off, the game will not be broadcast live to UK audiences. However, full radio coverage will be available on local stations, including BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Suffolk.

Team News

Manchester City Team News

Manchester City will likely be without Rodri, who is still resting after the summer’s Euros. Savinho, who picked up a knock in the win against Chelsea, is also a doubt. Nathan Aké could be introduced into the starting lineup, possibly replacing Manuel Akanji.

Predicted Lineup: Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Aké, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovačić, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Doku.

Ipswich Town Team News

Ipswich will be missing several key players, including George Hirst, Cameron Humphreys, Nathan Broadhead, and Harry Clarke due to injuries. Kalvin Phillips, on loan from Manchester City, will also be unavailable against his parent club. Kieran McKenna may rotate his lineup, with Sammie Szmodics potentially making his first start after debuting as a substitute.

Predicted Lineup: Walton; Tuanzebe, Woolfenden, Greaves, Davis; Morsy, Luongo; Harness, Szmodics, Hutchinson; Delap.

Manchester City vs Ipswich Town – Form Guide

Manchester City’s season began with a victory over Manchester United in the Community Shield, followed by a comfortable 2-0 win against Chelsea in their Premier League opener. While City didn’t fully hit their stride against Chelsea, standout performances from Mateo Kovačić and Rico Lewis indicate the team’s depth and quality.

Ipswich, meanwhile, gave a good account of themselves in a 2-0 loss to Liverpool. Despite the defeat, they showed promise, particularly in the first half, with Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson posing a threat on the counter-attack. The Tractor Boys will aim to build on that performance as they seek to establish themselves in the top flight.

Manchester City’s dominance at the Etihad, combined with their firepower, suggests a comfortable win against Ipswich Town. However, Ipswich’s resilience and growing cohesion may prevent a complete rout.

Manchester City vs Ipswich Town – Prediction

This fixture appears to be one of the more straightforward predictions of the weekend’s Premier League lineup. Manchester City haven’t lost a game at the Etihad, in any competition, since November 2022, excluding penalty shootouts.

Erling Haaland, last season’s top scorer, was particularly effective against teams that finished in the bottom half of the table, with 17 of his 27 league goals coming against such sides. Assuming Ipswich Town will struggle to avoid relegation, Haaland is likely to find the net in this match.

Ipswich captain Sam Morsy was booked 14 times last season, and given how little possession his side is likely to have, a yellow card seems a probable outcome for him in this fixture.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City scored 58 goals in 20 games against bottom-half teams last season, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see them score multiple goals against an outmatched Ipswich side.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Ipswich Town