Match Preview: Ipswich Town vs Manchester United

This upcoming clash between Ipswich Town and Manchester United could pose a real challenge for the home side. When these two teams previously met, Manchester United dominated with a commanding 3-0 victory. Ipswich Town has struggled on their home turf this season, averaging just 0.6 points per game, indicating issues in both defense and offense. Meanwhile, Manchester United has been moderate on the road, collecting an average of 1 point per game, which, while not outstanding, is considerably better than Ipswich’s form.

Historically, matches between these sides have been high-scoring for Manchester United, with 3 goals per game on average and no goals conceded to Ipswich Town, showing that Ipswich struggles significantly against the Red Devils’ defense. The lack of goals from Ipswich suggests that BTTS (Both Teams to Score) might not be a viable betting strategy for this match.

Based on current form, it’s likely that Manchester United will carry their past success into this meeting, possibly securing another straightforward win. Ipswich may find it difficult to break down Manchester United’s defense and will need to significantly improve their home performance to have a fighting chance. Expect Manchester United to take this one, possibly with another clean sheet victory.

Insights

• Manchester United has historically dominated Ipswich Town, with a clear victory in their previous encounter.
• Ipswich Town is struggling with very poor home form this season, which might affect their performance in this match.
• Manchester United maintains an average performance in away games this season, suggesting they might have an edge over a weaker home side.
• Previous matches between these teams have seen an average of 3 goals, yet no matches resulted in both teams scoring (BTTS).
• Ipswich Town’s current home performance stands at a low average of 0.6 points per game, indicating challenges in securing home wins.
• Manchester United has acquired an average of 1 point per game in away matches, showing moderate success on the road.
• Given the historical and recent form, Manchester United may have the upper hand in this match-up.
• The likelihood of both teams scoring appears low based on past data, which indicates a propensity for single team scoring dominance.
• Ipswich Town may struggle offensively based on historical outcomes without BTTS occurrences.

Match Forecast

• Manchester United is likely to capitalize on Ipswich Town’s weakness in defending against through ball attacks, creating multiple goal-scoring opportunities.
• Ipswich Town might struggle to maintain possession of the ball, owing to Manchester United’s very strong ability to steal the ball.
• Ipswich Town’s tendency for long balls could be intercepted by Manchester United’s strong defense, further limiting Ipswich’s attacking opportunities.
• Manchester United could exploit Ipswich Town’s weakness against long shots, as they are strong in creating and capitalizing on such opportunities.
• Both teams may commit fouls in dangerous areas, given their weaknesses in avoiding fouling, potentially leading to scoring chances from set pieces.
• Ipswich Town could rely on their strength in counter-attacks to take advantage of any gaps left by Manchester United’s aggressive play style.
• High aggression from both sides could lead to a physical match, with potential for numerous fouls and possibly cards being shown.
• Manchester United may effectively protect any lead they establish, given Ipswich Town’s very weak capability to do the same.
• Ipswich’s play down the right could be challenged by Manchester United’s preference to attack down the left, leading to a critical battle on that flank.
• Individual mistakes from Ipswich Town could be costly, with Manchester United keen to exploit any such opportunities.

Match Facts

• In the last 9 encounters, Ipswich Town have secured 1 win, drawn 2 times, and Manchester United have emerged victorious 6 times.
• Manchester United boast a goal difference of 24-5 against Ipswich Town.
• Ipswich Town tends to score 33% of their goals in the initial 15 minutes, the highest percentage in the league.
• Manchester United also scores 33% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minute.
• Ipswich Town has gone 5 consecutive home games without a win.
• Manchester United remain unbeaten in their last 4 matches.
• However, Manchester United have not won any of their last 5 away games.
• Ipswich Town have failed to secure a victory against Manchester United in their last 4 encounters.
• Ipswich Town haven’t scored in 2 out of their 5 home Premier League games this season.
• Similarly, Manchester United haven’t scored in 2 of their 5 away Premier League fixtures this season.
• Ipswich Town’s current home record stands at 0-3-2.
• Liam Delap leads Ipswich Town’s scoring tally with 6 goals, while Alejandro Garnacho has netted 3 times for Manchester United.
• Leif Davis has provided the most assists for Ipswich Town with 2, and Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United’s leading assister with 3.
• Last year, Manchester United were 8th in the table with 18 points; now, they are 13th with 15 points.
• Ipswich Town has conceded at least one goal in their last 7 matches.
• Manchester United have scored in 7 consecutive games.
• Ipswich Town wins the first half in 31% of their games, while Manchester United wins in 38%.
• Ipswich Town wins 31% of halftimes compared to Manchester United’s 38%.
• Manchester United were the victors in their last clash against Ipswich Town.
• In their previous meeting, Manchester United won by a 3-goal margin.
• Ipswich Town wins 63% of home games when leading 1-0.
• Manchester United win 66% of their away games when leading 1-0.
• Ipswich Town wins 30% of their matches when trailing 0-1 at home.
• Manchester United have a 0% win rate when trailing 0-1 away.
• Manchester United has outperformed Ipswich Town in the Premier League.
• The recent 5-match performance of Manchester United has been superior to that of Ipswich Town.
• Manchester United have not lost any of their last 5 encounters against Ipswich Town across all competitions.
• In the past 5 meetings, Ipswich Town has not won, Manchester United has won 4, and 1 ended in a draw.
• Manchester United have not lost any of their previous 5 Premier League games against Ipswich Town.
• Ipswich Town has not won any of their last 5 Premier League matches against Manchester United.
• On average, Ipswich Town scores 0.2 goals against Manchester United, while Manchester United scores 2.2 goals against Ipswich Town.
• The average number of goals in matches between Ipswich Town and Manchester United is 2.4.
• The first half of matches between Ipswich Town and Manchester United sees an average of 1.6 goals.
• Ipswich Town averages 1.78 goals at home, and Manchester United scores an average of 1.58 goals away.