Manchester City are looking to bounce back from midweek defeat when they host Ipswich Town in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Enzo Maresca’s side lost 4-2 to PSG in the Champions League, marking their first defeat of the season.
They are however still unbeaten in the Premier League and come into the game as league leaders with 18 points from their opening six games.
They have scored 16 goals and conceded just five, including three in a dominant 3-0 away win against 10-man Liverpool last time out.
Ipswich have won three and lost the same number of games, leaving them in 10th place with nine points ahead of this tough test.
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The visitors arrive after a 2–1 victory over Fulham as Gary O’Neil’s side have demonstrated that they can compete with established Premier League teams.
The last time Ipswich managed a win against City was 25 years ago in a 2-1 home win. Can they break that duck to cause an upset here?
We have a look at both teams ahead of kick-off and offer our predicted outcome.
What time does Man City vs Ipswich start?
The match kicks off at 5PM E.A.T at the Etihad Stadium
Man City vs Ipswich team news
City’s midweek European match was demanding, and Maresca may rotate one or two players. Phil Foden is expected to remain unavailable due to suspension.
Ayyoub Bouaddi was impressive off the bench in midweek and could be poised for a start here, as well as Mattheus Nunes.
Enzo Fernandez and Elliott Andersen are both expected to retain their starting roles in the center.
Erling Haaland will lead the attacking line, with Rayan Cherki also tipped to start alongside Antoine Semenyo.
Jack Taylor remains the main absentee from the Ipswich squad due to injury.
The rest of the Ipswich starting line-up is not expected to change after a positive start to the new season.
Man City vs Ipswich head-to-head and current form
The hosts were completely dominant in the two matches last season, winning 4-1 at home before demolishing Ipswich 6-0 in the return away fixture.
These are the only recent matches between these two sides.
Current form:
Man City – LWWWW
Ipswich – WLLWL
Man City vs Ipswich previous games
- Ipswich 0-6 Man City (January 19, 2025)
- Man City 4-1 Ipswich (August 24, 2024)
- Ipswich 1-4 Man City (January 27, 2002)
- Ipswich 2-1 Man City (May 7, 2001)
- Man City 1-2 Ipswich (December 19, 2000)
Man City vs Ipswich prediction
City have won all six of their league matches and have scored 16 goals while conceding five. Their quality across the pitch and strong home record make this the most obvious selection.
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Prediction – Man City to win / Over 2.5 goals – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
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