Ipswich Town vs Manchester City Predictions

City will be hungry to go all out after settling for a draw against Brentford. Looking at Ipswich’s recent form, we expect City to secure all three points against the home side.

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Portman Road, Suffolk

Date: Sunday, 19^th January 2025

Time: 5:30 pm Nigerian time

Two days on from tying striking sensation Erling Haaland down to an unprecedented new contract, Manchester City have some Premier League mistakes to rectify away to Ipswich Town on Sunday afternoon.

The reigning champions let a 2-0 lead slip in a frenetic 2-2 draw with Brentford in midweek, but the Tractor Boys could not emulate the Bees' comeback in their home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Head-to-head:

• Ipswich have won 3 of the 9 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Manchester City recorded 5 victories.
• The remaining clash ended in a draw.
• All their encounters, but 1, produced at least 2 goals.
• Man City won their last 2 meetings 4-1.

Form:

• Ipswich in the league: L-L-W-D-L
• Ipswich in all competitions: L-W-D-W-L
• Man City in the League: L-D-W-W-D
• Man City in all competitions: D-W-W-W-D

Team News:

• Ipswich’s list of absentees includes Conor Chaplin and Ogbene.
• Man City will most likely miss the presence of Ruben Dias and John Stones in the upcoming match.

Player(s) to watch:

• Nathan Broadhead, the 26-year-old Welsh center-forward from Bangor, has made a notable impact in his career, having played for clubs like Everton, Burton Albion, Sunderland, and Wigan Athletic before joining Ipswich Town in 2023. Since his arrival, Broadhead has been a key figure for Ipswich, amassing 60 appearances and netting 21 goals, demonstrating his consistent goal-scoring ability. On the international stage, Broadhead has represented the Welsh national team, earning 13 caps and scoring two goals. A proud moment in his career came during his time with Everton U23s, where he contributed to the team’s triumph in the Premier League Cup during the 2019-21 season. As Ipswich prepare for their next challenge, Broadhead will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in their attacking lineup.
• Phil Foden has been in scintillating form, showcasing his attacking prowess in Manchester City‘s recent clash against Brentford. The 24-year-old English attacking midfielder netted two goals, attempted three shots, and played 87 minutes of exceptional football, reaffirming his status as a key player in Pep Guardiola’s squad. As City prepare to face Ipswich Town in their upcoming fixture, Foden will be eager to extend his scoring streak and contribute significantly to the team’s offensive efforts. With Manchester City also eyeing an improved goal difference, Foden’s form could prove pivotal in dismantling Ipswich’s defense and keeping their title aspirations alive.