Manchester United vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 26.02.2025

• Date and Time: Wednesday, February 26. 2025, 20:30 GMT+1
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England

Manchester United vs Ipswich Town Preview and Team News

Manchester United Team News

Another miserable afternoon for Manchester United saw the club drop points following a 2-2 draw against Everton on Saturday. However, it could be argued that they were incredibly fortunate not to have lost at Goodison Park. The squad remain 15th in the standings but have failed to win in four of their last five.

Leading by example ©️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/ffVlOLKtM4

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 24, 2025

Ruben Amorim’s men have been incredibly wasteful in the final third throughout the season, only scoring 21 times from an open play xG of 32.58. They’ve also allowed an xGA of 31.37 and conceded a total of 21 goals.

The head coach will be sweating on the fitness of Noussair Mazraoui, who’ll be sent for a scan on Monday. However, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Lisandro Martinez all remain out. 

Rasmus Højlund could be dropped after another poor performance. 

Manchester United predicted lineup vs Ipswich Town (3-4-2-1): Onana; Maguire, de Ligt, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Fernandes, Garnacho; Zirkzee.

Ipswich Town Team News

It was also a miserable weekend for Ipswich Town, as a defeat against Tottenham means they have now lost four of their previous five. Concerningly, a gap has now opened up between themselves and safety. A win for Wolverhampton Wanderers gives Vito Pereira’s side a five-point advantage.

“We can’t hide from this.”

The Manager’s thoughts following #IPSTOT. ⤵️

— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) February 22, 2025

Ipswich have struggled to create goals throughout the season. They’ve netted just 18 from an xG of 22.21. It’s also a considerable concern that they’ve been so easy to break down after allowing an xGA of 50.31 and conceding 45 goals from open play.

Axel Tuanzebe will be back in contention after serving his one-game ban against Tottenham. Christian Walton remains out due to a groin issue, while Wes Burns and Chiedozie Ogbene are absent for a longer term. 

Ipswich Town predicted lineup vs Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Palmer; Tuanzebe, Godfrey, O’Shea, Davis; Cajuste, Morsy; Philogene, Hutchinson, Szmodics; Delap. 

Manchester United vs Ipswich Town Prediction 

• Pick: Both Teams to Score
• Odds: 1.79 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Ipswich Town

The hosts have been incredibly hard to predict throughout this term, making them hard to support at such a short price this week. 

A preferred Manchester United vs Ipswich Town prediction is both teams to score. Despite enduring a losing run, the visitors have at least scored in each of their last four matches. 

United’s attacking woes have seen them stutter throughout the season, and attempting to break down a low block on Wednesday could be challenging. Therefore, there could also be value in the draw at 4.56.

Manchester United vs Ipswich Town Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Over 4.5 Cards
• Odds: 2.32 (22Bet)

A tense night at Old Trafford could see value in over 4.5 cards on Tuesday. 

Manchester United have averaged 2.27 per 90 in the Premier League so far and have had over 4.5 in 46% of their encounters. Ipswich ranks fourth for the most cards per 90 this season with 2.54. 

They’ve had over 4.5 cards in 42% of their overall matches and 50% of their fixtures away from home. 

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