Ipswich vs Manchester City prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 19, 2025
One of the matches of the 22nd round of the English Championship will be played on Sunday at Portman Road, where Ipswich Town will host Manchester City. We suggest a bet on the outcome with a handicap in this confrontation with a good coefficient.
Match preview
The "Tractor Boys" continue their fight for survival in the Premier League, but in the last match against Brighton, their efforts were only enough for the first half. After the break, the opponent completely seized the initiative, and Ipswich lost 0-2, staying in the relegation zone. Currently, the team occupies 18th place, trailing Wolverhampton only by goals scored.
Wins have become a rare celebration for the club's fans — out of 21 rounds, the "Tractor Boys" have only three victories. Interestingly, among their victims were serious opponents such as Tottenham, Chelsea, and direct rival Wolverhampton. However, the upcoming match promises to be extremely challenging. Ipswich's players will have to act with minimal possession of the ball, relying on rare counterattack moments.
"The Citizens" are actively strengthening their squad, and signings such as Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Omar Marmush are already beginning to pay off. As a result, the team has regained form and is on a five-match unbeaten streak. In the Premier League, they secured confident victories over Leicester (2-0) and West Ham (4-1), and in the FA Cup, with a reserve squad, they crushed Salford (8-0).
However, despite these successes, Manchester City slipped again in the league, drawing 2-2 with Brentford. Although the team led 2-0 until the 82nd minute, the match's ending was unfortunate for City, and the "Citizens" are still outside the top five of the standings. They are two points behind Chelsea.
Probable lineups
- Ipswich: Christian Walton – Dara O'Shea, Luke Wolfenden, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Wesley Burns – Kalvin Phillips, Jens Cajuste, Nathan Broadhead, Omari Hutchinson – Liam Delap
- Manchester City: Stefan Ortega – Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji – Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes – Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Savio – Erling Haaland
Match facts and head-to-head meetings
- In the first round, City defeated the opponent 4-1
- Both teams have scored in the last five meetings
- The "Total over 2.5" bet has hit in 4 out of the last 5 matches
Prediction
Bookmakers predict a clear advantage for the "Citizens" in this encounter, with Manchester City's victory odds set at around 1.41. We suggest the bet "Total over 3.0" at odds of 1.70.
