Manchester United welcome Ipswich Town to Old Trafford in a crucial Premier League clash, with both sides desperate to improve their fortunes after recent disappointing results.
The Red Devils, currently sitting in a surprising 15th place, will look to bounce back from their 2-2 draw with Everton, while the visiting Tractor Boys enter the match reeling from a heavy 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
History favours the home side in this fixture, with United unbeaten in their last six meetings against Ipswich, though their current form of just one win in their last six matches adds an element of uncertainty to the encounter.
Both teams face significant selection challenges, with United missing several key players including Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez, while Ipswich will be without Christian Walton and Chiedozie Ogbene.
As these two sides prepare to face off in what promises to be an intriguing midweek Premier League battle, the return of Alejandro Garnacho to United's starting XI could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Manchester Utd vs. Ipswich prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Manchester Utd vs Ipswich matchup, our predictive model gives Man Utd a 75% chance of defeating Ipswich.
Pre-game probabilities
Manchester Utd
Moneyline
Win %
75%
25%
Ipswich
Manchester Utd: 75% win probability
- Higher league position (15th vs 18th in table)
- Better goal difference (-7 vs -30 goal difference)
- More wins this season (8 wins vs 3 wins)
Ipswich: 25% win probability
- Poor defensive record (54 goals conceded in 26 matches)
- Struggling recent form (LDLLL in last 5 matches)
- Low scoring output (24 goals in 26 matches, less than 1 goal per game)
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Manchester Utd vs. Ipswich preview
Manchester United are set to host Ipswich Town at Old Trafford in a crucial Premier League clash, with both sides desperately seeking to improve their positions in the table.
The Red Devils, surprisingly languishing in 15th place, enter the match following a spirited 2-2 draw against Everton, where Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte helped them recover from a two-goal deficit.
Ipswich Town, meanwhile, are struggling in the relegation zone after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, despite Omari Hutchinson's consolation goal.
United manager Rúben Amorim faces significant selection challenges with several key players sidelined, including Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, and Mason Mount, though the return of pacey winger Alejandro Garnacho provides a welcome boost to the attack.
The historical head-to-head record heavily favours the home side, with United unbeaten in their last six meetings against the Tractor Boys, including a 1-1 draw in their most recent encounter last November.
Bruno Fernandes remains the key orchestrator for United's attack, while Ipswich will look to the in-form Omari Hutchinson, who has shown promising form despite the team's struggles.
The visitors' away form has been particularly concerning, with Kieran McKenna's side failing to secure a victory in their last four league matches on the road.
With United expected to line up in a 3-4-3 formation and Ipswich adopting a 4-2-3-1 system, the tactical battle between Amorim and McKenna could prove decisive in what promises to be an intriguing midweek encounter.
Given United's superior head-to-head record and home advantage, coupled with Ipswich's poor away form, the Red Devils appear well-positioned to secure a vital three points in their bid to climb up the table.
Manchester Utd vs. Ipswich form
Manchester Utd vs. Ipswich head to head
Manchester Utd
100%
Ipswich
0%
Nov 24, 2024
Ipswich
1 : 1
Manchester Utd
Sep 23, 2015
Manchester Utd
3 : 0
Ipswich
Apr 26, 2002
Ipswich
0 : 1
Manchester Utd
Sep 21, 2001
Manchester Utd
4 : 0
Ipswich
Dec 22, 2000
Manchester Utd
2 : 0
Ipswich
Aug 21, 2000
Ipswich
1 : 1
Manchester Utd
