Man City have endured a turbulent defense of the Premier League title this season.
Pep Guardiola watched on in disbelief in midweek, as his side threw away a 2-0 advantage to draw at Brentford. That result leaves City sitting sixth in the standings and trailing the runaway leaders, Liverpool, by 12 points.
Ipswich climbed out of the relegation places without even kicking a ball in midweek following the Wolves showdown at Newcastle. But, a run of wins could put breathing space between themselves and the drop zone.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ipswich | +700 |
| Draw | +500 |
| Man City | -300 |
City Chasing League Double Over Ipswich
| Total | Ipswich | Man City | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Premier League Games | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Goals | 13 | 6 | 7 |
Ipswich had won two on the bounce against Man City before the meeting between the sides earlier this season. Despite taking a shock 1-0 lead at the Etihad, Ipswich ultimately ended up on the wrong side of a 4-1 defeat in Manchester.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.50 Goals @ -225
Ipswich vs. Man City Key Stats
- Ipswich have recorded a Premier League-low of 122 shots from open play this season, while their xG is also a competition-low of 13.1.
- Man City failed to win a match from a two-goal advantage for the first time since December 2023. They have now dropped 14 points from winning positions this season.
Ipswich Team News
Sammie Szmodics could return from an ankle injury this weekend, while Omari Hutchinson is also back in contention. Jaden Philogene could be in line for a debut following a permanent move from Aston Villa.
Possible Lineup
Christian Walton (GK); Ben Johnson, Dara O’Shea, Cameron Burgess, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Jaden Philogene, Sam Morsy, Jens Cajuste, Omari Hutchinson, Liam Delap
Man City Team News
Key defenders John Stones and Ruben Dias remain unavailable. Meanwhile, Rodri isn’t set to return until the start of the 2025-26 season.
Possible Lineup
Ederson (GK); Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Erling Haaland
Ipswich vs. Man City Picks
The Tractor Boys threatened the upset at the Etihad earlier this season after taking a shock early lead. Their defensive displays have improved since the start of 2025, and that could make this a trickier assignment for City.
However, the firepower that the champions have could prove crucial in their bid to bounce back to winning ways.
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