Manchester United vs Ipswich Town: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Manchester United’s overall form over the last month will give them the slightest advantage against an Ipswich Town side who are beginning to get cut adrift at the bottom of the Premier League.

Both sides will likely concede in this fixture on Wednesday, with neither side keeping a clean sheet in their last four matches and both conceding first in four of their last five (Manchester United) and five of their previous seven (Ipswich Town).

The historical head-to-head records favour Ruben Amorim’s side, as Manchester United are unbeaten in the last seven meetings between the two sides. The Red Devils have also won six of their previous ten in all competitions, so that will give them the edge here.

We are going for a cagey 2-1 win for the Red Devils.

Manchester United 2-1 Ipswich Town

Manchester United will be hoping their league form takes an upturn as they host an Ipswich Town side who looked destined to fall straight back down to the Championship. This fixture marked Ruben Amorim’s debut as Manchester United manager back in November.

Date: 26/02/2025
Location: Old Trafford, Manchester.
Kick-Off: 7.30 pm

Ruben Amorim's tenure at Manchester United has drawn criticism from fans and pundits who have seemingly questioned the tactical decisions and form shown by his Manchester United side. When the former Sporting Lisbon manager took charge of the club, the Red Devils were only four points adrift from the Champions League places, and now they find themselves in 15th, with a slight question of whether the great Manchester United could be drawn into a relegation battle this season. However, that prospect will seemingly be unlikely due to the teams at the foot of the table being far worse off - Ipswich Town included.

Manchester United still have honors to compete for this season, with the club still involved in the UEFA Europa League- following their recent reveal of Real Sociedad. The home side also have the FA Cup next weekend when they play Fulham at Old Trafford.

Ipswich Town have found life extremely difficult in the Premier League this season, although the Tractor Boys have performed better than their fellow promotion counterparts, Leicester City and Southampton, this season. Kieran McKenna’s side are 18th in the Premier League table after 26 games played and will stay in the relegation zone despite any result in midweek.

Ruben Amorim’s first game as Manchester United manager was in the reverse fixture at Portman Road, in which a draw was on the cards. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring inside the first minute, before Omari Hutchinson equalised for the home side in that fixture.

The game will be available to watch on TNT Sports 4.

Predicted Manchester United Eleven: Onana, Dalot, Yoro, Maguire, De Ligt, Dorgu, Ugarte, Fernandes, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund.

Predicted Ipswich Town Eleven: Muric, Godfrey, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis, Phillips, Cajuste, Broadhead, Hutchinson, Clarke, Delap.

The recent meetings between the two teams would suggest that Manchester United will have a psychological advantage over Ipswich Town when the two teams meet at Old Trafford. The historical head-to-head records favour Ruben Amorim’s side, as Manchester United are unbeaten in the last seven meetings between the two sides. Admittedly, majority of the Premier League meetings have taken place before 2002 - with the Tractor Boys missing top-flight action for 22 years.

Manchester United have rather respectable form despite what their performances may suggest, with the Red Devils having won six of their last 10 games in all competitions. Although the home side have only won twice in the Premier League against Southampton (3-1) and Fulham (0-1). Ruben Amorim’s side have picked up notable victories elsewhere, with wins against Arsenal (FA Cup), FCSB (0-2) and Rangers (2-1).

On home soil, Manchester United need to improve on that front, with the Red Devils only winning once against Southampton (3-1) and losing four of their last five home league matches. The hosts have been beaten at Old Trafford by the likes of Crystal Palace (0-2), Brighton & Hove Albion (1-3) and Newcastle United (0-2).

Ipswich Town are on a terrible run of form, with no wins in the Premier League in their last seven league matches - which includes five defeats and two draws. The Tractor Boys have suffered heavy defeats to Liverpool (4-1), Manchester City (0-6) and Tottenham Hotspur (1-4).

Away from home, Ipswich Town have only won once in their previous five league games against Wolverhampton Wanderers (1-2) and have gone four without a victory on their travels.

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