Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town Prediction, Picks & Odds for Saturday's Premier League Match
My Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town prediction looks at how the perennial powerhouse will bounce back from a midweek loss to PSG. Play from the Etihad gets started at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, airing on USA Network or Universo.
City's first game following the international break was a win over Liverpool, although they didn't look like a squad in the drivers seat until the Reds suffered a red card and played out the final-third with 10 men. Wednesday, however, saw the Citizens well showed up by PSG in the Champions League, falling 3-0 in the first half. Ipswich has had a fantastic start to the Premier League season (relative to expectations), and scored a late 2-1 victory over Fulham (with markers in the 88th and 91st minute). Oddsmakers expect City to get back on track, with the hosts a -450 betting favorite on the three-way moneyline.
Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town predictions & best bets
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| Best bets | Best odds | Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City half-time/full-time | -138 via bet365 | 0.75 units to profit 0.54 units |
| Manchester City Under 21.5 shots | -125 via bet365 | 0.5 units to profit 0.4 units |
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Manchester City HT/FT moneyline (-138 via bet365)
City is a perfect six-for-six to start the domestic season, and while some of those games have been secured in the final third, half of them saw the Citizens taking a lead into the break. Sure, the Citizens were trounced during a slow start on Wednesday, but they won the second half 2-1, firing 21 shots (eight on target), and holding 62% of the possession. Some of that came from chasing a 3-0 hole, but they did look like a very different team and they'll look to carry that momentum forward against Ipswich, a considerably weaker side.
Cherki and Fernandez should have plenty of space to work between Ipswich's midfield, and the center-backs will struggle to contain Haaland. If the Tractor Boys step forward to try to pressure City's creators, they open themselves up to being exposed; if they retreat, Semenyo and Doku (or Ndiaye) will be able to work their magic out wide.
My only problem with this wager is the price - it's getting a little steep. By -150, this would become a pass for me.
📡 SBR Edge - the possession game
Few play the possession game better than City, leading all Premier League sides with a staggering 63.4% through six weeks. Once they secure an early lead, they'll have their way with recycled possession against Ipswich Town, who rank 16th in possession (45.2%).
Hard to keep in the game if you can't have the ball at your feet.
More Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town expert picks
Manchester City Under 21.5 shots (-125)
While I've laid out above why I think City will dominate the game, that doesn't necessarily mean it will turn into a shooting exhibition. The hosts average fewer than 14 shots per game in domestic play (a number dragged down by a six-shot performance, but most games fall in the 15-18 range), and they've only exceeded this number across all comps this year on Wednesday against PSG. I don't expect them to chase down a 3-0 deficit against Ipswich.
With another European fixture fast approaching, Maresca may choose to play a more conservative game once a league is safely secured. Cherki and Fernandez will be able to circulate the ball and recycle possession rather than force through what's bound to be a crowded penalty area, and while that might result in numerous dangerous chances, it doesn't necessarily make for an overwhelming shot count.
An aggressive response to the PSG loss - which I full expect - can still see City attack powerfully, score several times, and still come in comfortably under the 22 shot mark. If you're feeling aggressive, the Under 17.5 (+250) is probably also worth a quarter-unit play.
Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town key stats
All stats below are for the Premier League season unless otherwise noted.
| Manchester City | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 6-0-0 | 3-0-3 |
| Home/Away Record | 3-0-0 at home | 1-0-2 away |
| Recent form (all comps) | WWWWWL | LLWLLW |
| Goals for | 16 | 9 |
| xG | 11.77 | 8.75 |
| Goals against | 5 | 12 |
| xGA | 8.2 | 10.52 |
| Average possession | 63.4% | 45.2% |
Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town odds
Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town projected lineups
Here are the projected lineups for Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town; subject to change:
| Man City (4-1-4-1) | Ipswich (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|
| Donnarumma (GK) | Walton (GK) |
| Nunes (D) | Ouattara (D) |
| Dias (D) | Diop (D) |
| Guehi (D) | O'Shea (D) |
| O'Reilly (D) | Davis (D) |
| Anderson (M) | Florentino (M) |
| Ndiaye (M) | Lukic (M) |
| Cherki (M) | Maeda (M) |
| Fernandez (M) | Enciso (M) |
| Semenyo (M) | Philogene-Bidace (M) |
| Haaland (M) | Emersonn (F) |
How to watch Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Kickoff: 10 a.m. ET
- Location: Etihad Stadium (Manchester, England)
- TV/Streaming: USA Network/Universo
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