The Matchday 12 clash in the Premier League between Ipswich and Manchester United will take place on November 24 at Portman Road. Ipswich vs. Manchester United: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Anthony Taylor (England)
Matches – 10 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 30%.
Predicted lineups for Ipswich vs. Manchester United
Ipswich (5-4-1): Arijanet Muric – Leif Davis, Ben Johnson, Axel Tuanzebe, Dara O'Shea, Cameron Burgess – Sammie Szmodics, Omari Hutchinson, Jens Cajuste, Sam Morsy – Liam Delap.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Andre Onana – Lisandro Martinez, Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt – Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro – Amad Diallo, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes – Rasmus Højlund.
Each team's lineup is based on their last match in this tournament.
Ipswich
In the last round, the team secured their first victory in the league, surprisingly defeating Tottenham away with a 2-1 scoreline. Before this win, the club had gone 12 Premier League matches without a victory (5 draws and 7 losses). This sensational win helped them move out of the relegation zone, but the gap is minimal. Ipswich has conceded 22 goals, and before the start of Matchday 12, only Wolverhampton has a worse defensive record (27 goals).
- Both teams scored in 6 of the club's last 7 Premier League games.
- At least two goals were scored in Ipswich's last seven Premier League matches.
- Kieran McKenna's side scored only two goals in the second half of their last five home league matches.
Manchester United
The Red Devils played their last two Premier League matches at home without Erik ten Hag. Under Ruud van Nistelrooy's guidance, they managed a draw with Chelsea (1-1) and thrashed Leicester 3-0. However, Manchester United remains in a lowly 13th place in the standings, but they are just four points behind the top four. It's also worth noting that while the club has improved its attacking record (12 goals), only three other teams have scored fewer in the league.
- The club has not won 5 of their last 7 Premier League matches (3 draws and 2 losses).
- A maximum of three goals have been scored in Manchester United's last 12 league matches.
- The Red Devils failed to score in the first half in 6 of their last 7 away Premier League games.
Ipswich vs. Manchester United: Match Prediction
The arrival of Ruben Amorim as head coach will not only improve the psychological state of the club's players but also lead to a significant upturn in their scoring form. Each player will want to impress the new manager, so the Red Devils are expected to score frequently and collect maximum points in at least the next two matches. Incidentally, even before the Portuguese's arrival, Manchester United had scored in four consecutive Premier League matches.
I also anticipate goals from the hosts. Although Ipswich is noticeably inferior to their guests, they score at a level comparable to Manchester United. The team has scored in 6 of their last 7 league games, though they have also conceded in all seven of their recent Premier League encounters. Kieran McKenna's side also needs points to distance themselves from the bottom three, so Ipswich will not play for a draw at home but will try to overcome their opponent.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes