The Matchday 27 Premier League clash between Manchester United and Ipswich will take place on February 26 at Old Trafford. Manchester United vs. Ipswich: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester United
The Red Devils have not won in their last three Premier League matches. The club suffered defeats to Crystal Palace (0-2) and Tottenham (0-1) without scoring, and in their last match, they managed a draw away at Everton (2-2). Notably, during the game against the Merseysiders, Ruben Amorim's side was trailing by two goals. The team is in a lowly 15th place but maintains a comfortable 13-point gap from the relegation zone.
- The club has failed to win 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches (2 draws and 6 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of Manchester United's last 8 home league games.
- The Red Devils have conceded two or three goals in 5 of their last 6 Premier League matches at Old Trafford.
Predicted lineup for Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Andre Onana – Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt – Patrick Dorgu, Casemiro, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte – Bruno Fernandes, Joshua Zirkzee – Rasmus Højlund.
Ipswich
In the last round, the club suffered a 1-4 defeat at home to Tottenham. This was the sixth heavy loss for Kieran McKenna's side in the 2024/25 Premier League. Additionally, the team has been unable to win in the league for seven matches (2 draws and 5 losses). Ipswich remains among the bottom three and is five points behind the safe 17th spot.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of the club's last 7 Premier League games.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Ipswich's last 10 away league matches.
- The number "1" appeared in the final scoreline in 6 of the club's last 7 away matches in the league.
Predicted lineup for Ipswich (4-2-3-1)
Alex Palmer – Dara O'Shea, Ben Godfrey, Leif Davis, Jacob Greaves – Kalvin Phillips, Jens Cajuste – Jaden Philogene, Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke – Liam Delap.
Referee
Darren England (England)
Matches – 12 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 17%.
Match Prediction: Manchester United vs. Ipswich
Since the Premier League's inception, the 2019/20 season was the most disappointing for the Red Devils, with only 38 points after 26 rounds. In this campaign, the team has even fewer points at this stage – 30. Additionally, Manchester United is showing its worst attacking stats in Premier League history, with only 30 goals scored. Unsurprisingly, the team is so low in the league table, where they are likely to finish this season.
Home advantage hasn't helped the Red Devils either. In their last six home Premier League matches, they have lost five times, managing to beat only the clear outsider Southampton (3-1). Ipswich also struggles after their promotion to the Premier League but note that their away difficulties mainly arise against teams fighting for a top-four finish. In their last eight away league matches, the club has only lost by more than one goal once.
My prediction: Ipswich with a handicap (+1.5)
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