The Daily Star Ireland
Ipswich Town will host Manchester United at Portman Road on Sunday for a Premier League encounter.
Ipswich Town comes into this match after a 1-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Despite controlling just 34% of possession, they registered 8 shots, 3 of which were on target. Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap found the net for Ipswich, while Rodrigo Bentancur scored for Tottenham. Ipswich has been involved in high-scoring matches recently, averaging 3.83 goals per game over their last six fixtures, having netted 9 goals in total.
However, Ipswich has struggled against Manchester United in recent meetings, failing to secure a win in their last five league encounters with them. Additionally, they haven’t won any of their last five home league games, which presents a significant challenge.
Manchester United, on the other hand, heads into this match following a convincing 3-0 win over Leicester City. With 51% possession and 13 shots, 3 of which were on target, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho scored, and an own goal by Leicester’s Victor Kristiansen sealed the win. Over their last six matches, Manchester United has scored 13 goals and conceded 6. Despite this, they have struggled away from home, not winning in their last three away league matches.
Historically, Manchester United has had the upper hand in their meetings with Ipswich, winning 83% of their encounters since 1995. In their last several matches, United scored 20 goals, while Ipswich managed only one.
Ipswich Town is likely to set up in a 5-4-1 formation, with Arijanet Muric in goal and a defense featuring Benjamin Johnson, Axel Tuanzebe, and Cameron Burgess. Sam Morsy and Kalvin Phillips will anchor the midfield, with Samuel Szmodics and Liam Delap leading the attack.
Manchester United, managed by Rúben Amorim, will be without Harry Maguire, who is sidelined with an injury, and Daniel Gore, who has a shoulder issue. United is expected to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Andre Onana in goal, and Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, and Alejandro Garnacho supporting Rasmus Højlund in the forward role.
Prediction
Manchester United is expected to edge out Ipswich Town in a competitive match, with a predicted 1-2 victory. The game is also expected to feature more than 1.5 goals.
