The Etihad giants finished only second again last season, although they did manage two cup triumphs. This campaign, already with Maresca replacing Guardiola as manager, began with a heavy defeat to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. After that, however, they won every match in all competitions. During the international break, it emerged that the project had been found guilty of widespread violations. Against that backdrop, they beat Liverpool convincingly in the previous round, winning 3-0. But this week they lost at home to PSG in the Champions League!
The club from Portman Road has managed to earn promotion to the Premier League twice in recent years after starting out in League One. But now it once again looks as though they could return to the Championship at the first attempt. They began with wins over Sunderland and Leicester in the League Cup. However, they were then knocked out of the second competition after a 4-2 defeat to Arsenal, while in the league they mostly suffered losses — although there was also a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace. After the international break, they also claimed three points against Fulham, winning 2-1.
The runners-up scored 2.67 goals per match, but also conceded a relatively high 0.83. The Premier League newcomers average 1.5 goals scored and two conceded per game.
Previous matches: Manchester City vs Ipswich Town
The last three meetings were all won by the Manchester side.
At home, they will now look to make amends for their Champions League setback — our pick is a home win with a handicap of “-1.5 goals” (odds – 1.62).
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: key stats and trends
Manchester City had won eight matches in a row before facing PSG
50% of Manchester City’s matches see both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 3.5
Ipswich Town have lost four of their last six matches
67% of Ipswich’s matches see both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 3.5
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: possible starting lineups
Manchester City play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Donnarumma — Gvardiol, Guehi, Dias, Matheus Nunes — Anderson, Fernandes — Cherki, Semenyo, Ndiaye — Haaland
Ipswich Town play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Walton — Davis, O’Shea, Diop, Ouattara — Palacios, Lukic — Clarke, Enciso, Akpom — Emersson Correia da Silva.
