The Premier League sees Manchester City take on Ipswich on Saturday 17 October, kicking off at 15:00 (WAT) at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City are 3rd with 21 points from 10 games (in the top four), while Ipswich sit 14th on 11 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Manchester City's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Paris Saint Germain 2–4 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 3.0 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Ipswich's last 5: WLLWL Most recently they beat Fulham 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Manchester City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.6 for Manchester City and 0.9 for Ipswich. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 68% and both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Manchester City 74%, draw 16%, Ipswich 10%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Manchester City to win – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Manchester City 2–0 Ipswich. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Manchester City74%fair 1.36 · @1.25
Draw16%fair 6.08 · @6.00
Ipswich10%fair 10.07 · @9.50
3.50Expected goals
2.61Manchester City xG
0.89Ipswich xG
58%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–19%
3–09%
3–18%
1–08%
1–17%
From our goals model: Manchester City 2.6 – 0.9 Ipswich expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester City to win✓
74%
1.36
1.25
Double chance
Manchester City or draw✓
90%
1.11
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.72
1.75
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Manchester City ahead at half-time✓
55%
1.81
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester City / FT Manchester City✓
51%
1.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.73
–
Form
Manchester City – last 6
LWWWWW
14 Oct
vs Paris Saint Germain
2–4
L
11 Oct
@ Liverpool
3–0
W
20 Sep
vs Sunderland
5–3
W
17 Sep
vs Norwich
5–0
W
13 Sep
@ Manchester United
1–0
W
8 Sep
@ FC Porto
2–0
W
3.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ipswich – last 6
WLLWLL
10 Oct
vs Fulham
2–1
W
19 Sep
@ Everton
0–1
L
15 Sep
vs Arsenal
2–4
L
12 Sep
@ Crystal Palace
3–2
W
4 Sep
vs Liverpool
0–2
L
30 Aug
@ Manchester United
2–5
L
1.5Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester City and Ipswich.
What is the prediction for Manchester City vs Ipswich?
Our pick is Manchester City to win with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Manchester City vs Ipswich?
On our numbers Manchester City have a 74% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Ipswich 10%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester City vs Ipswich?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester City vs Ipswich?
Our predicted score is Manchester City 2–0 Ipswich, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Manchester City vs Ipswich?
Manchester City vs Ipswich (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Etihad Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
