- Date and Time: August 24, 15:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
| Odds via 22bet | |
| Manchester City vs Ipswich Town | August 24, 15:00 GMT+1 |
| Manchester City odds | 1.08 |
| Ipswich Town odds | 25 |
| Draw | 11 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.28/3.34 |
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Preview
Manchester City
Manchester City had a successful start to the new season, winning the FA Community Shield against Manchester United and defeating Chelsea 2-0 in their first English Premier League match.
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84’ @mateokovacic8Highlights of our opening day win at Chelsea! 📺 pic.twitter.com/sndo33Yo06
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 18, 2024
Despite many key players returning from vacation and not being in peak physical condition, Guardiola’s team displayed a strong quality of play in both games. Although there were some noticeable issues with quick attacks and pressing, the team is expected to improve over time and regain dominance.
In the upcoming Premier League match, Manchester City will face Ipswich Town as the clear favorites. Oscar Bobb and Savinho will be unavailable, but Phil Foden and Jack Grealish may feature on the flanks.
| Recent Form | WWWLL |
| Key Players to Watch | Rodri, Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva |
| Team Strengths | Great play in attack |
| Team Weaknesses | Many main players just got back after vacation and don`t have enough game practice |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | Oscar Bobb, Savinho (Knee Injury) |
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town played boldly and proactively against Liverpool in the first round, sticking to the style that Kieran McKenna’s team used to secure second place in the Championship last season.
In the first half, a medium-high defensive block in the risky 4-2-4 formation helped shut down the center of the field and contain Liverpool’s attacks. However, the Reds widened their play in the second half and broke through Ipswich’s defense.
1️⃣1️⃣ @premierleague debutants on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/ulhSNPLEvi
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) August 19, 2024
This once again confirmed that McKenna’s team, which finished seventh in the Championship last season in terms of goals conceded, risks becoming the most porous team in the Premier League in this regard.
If Ipswich doesn’t play in a more cautious manner with a low defensive block, they could face a heavy defeat in their first away game, especially if the opponent is Manchester City.
In this match, the guests won’t be able to rely on George Hirst and Nathan Broadhead, making it harder for them to create dangerous opportunities in the attack. Nevertheless, against Liverpool, Massimo Luongo and Omari Hutchinson showed they are capable of causing problems for any opponent at the Premier League level.
| Recent Form | LWWLW |
| Key Players to Watch | Leif Davis, Conor Chaplin |
| Team Strengths | Fast attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Weak defence |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | Harry Clarke (Calf/Shin/Heel Injury), George Hirst (Knee Injury), Nathan Broadhead (Thigh Injury), Cameron Humphreys |
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Head-to-Head Statistics
These teams last met in the 2000-2001 season, with Ipswich securing two victories. In Premier League history, Manchester City has claimed three victories, Ipswich two, and they have drawn once.
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Player Focus
Erling Haaland played his 100th match in the Premier League in the first round and has already scored 91 goals – a phenomenal achievement. Despite having only three accurate passes throughout the match, the Norwegian striker delivered where it mattered most by finding the back of the net in the first half and coming close again in the second.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 19, 2024
Haaland missed Euro 2024 as Norway failed to qualify, which allowed him to rest fully and undergo a complete pre-season preparation with the team.
Against teams with weak defensive play, such as Ipswich, Haaland almost always scores, so it is entirely reasonable to expect at least one goal from him with 1.5 odds on 22bet.com’s website.
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Preview, Tactical Analysis
Manchester City continues to be the most flexible team in the Premier League tactically, and they also have a significant advantage over Ipswich in terms of player quality.
Opening day victory 🙌
Take a closer look at yesterday’s win over Chelsea with our Pitcam highlights 👇
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 19, 2024
If the visitors play defensively in a 4-2-4 formation again, Manchester City could easily exploit this setup by employing the same 3-1-3-3 formation that worked effectively against Chelsea. This allowed them to control midfield, dominate possession, and create numerous scoring chances.
Ipswich’s best hope might lie in launching fast attacks from the flanks to take advantage of the hosts’ passive pressing, with Leif Davis and Omari Hutchinson initiating these efforts.
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Prediction
- Football Pick: First half. Manchester City to win
- Odds: 1.31 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Manchester City 3-0 Ipswich Town
In the last four home matches, Manchester City has consistently taken the lead in the first half, and this trend is likely to continue in the upcoming match against Ipswich.
Congratulations to our four debutants at the weekend. 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/hNXa39VU0C
— IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) August 19, 2024
Guardiola’s side will aim to score one or two goals as quickly as possible to conserve energy for the second half, as they often did in most home matches last season.
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Betting Tip
- Football Pick: First half. Manchester City Total Over 0.5
- Odds: 1.25 (22Bet)
Erling Haaland, who is in phenomenal form, and the potential return of Phil Foden to the starting lineup will add to City’s already potent attack – making it incredibly difficult for Ipswich to defend, especially in the early stages of the match.
It’s currently unclear how McKenna’s team will contain the opponents’ powerful attack. Therefore, it’s likely that the Citizens will score at least one goal in the first half, setting the tone for what could be another commanding performance at the Etihad Stadium.
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