Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Prediction & Stats | Premier League | 17/10
The encounter between Manchester City and Ipswich Town is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.
This Premier League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
Why we predict under 1.5 Goals in the first half
Our betting recommendation is First Half – Under 1.5 Goals for the Manchester City vs Ipswich Town contest.
Both sides may prioritize defensive organization early on, resulting in limited action. One or fewer goals before halftime looks likely.
Key Betting Insights
Manchester City
Scored 16 goals in their last 5 matches
Won 5 of their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Ipswich Town
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Ipswich Town's last 5 matches
1st Half Under 1.5 Goals: 10/11
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Manchester City Preview
Manchester City has completed 6 fixtures in the Premier League, securing 6 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 3 points per game. In the Premier League, the team has scored 16 goals (2.67 per game) and conceded 5 (0.83 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Manchester City has played 69 matches, scoring 152 goals (2.2 per match) and conceding 62 (0.9 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Manchester City
Goals Scored:154
Goals Conceded:66
Average Goals Scored:2.2
Average Goals Conceded:0.94
Wins:48
Goal Difference:88
Date
Game
Result
17/10
Manchester City
3 - 2
Ipswich Town
W
14/10
Manchester City
2 - 4
PSG
L
11/10
Liverpool
0 - 3
Manchester City
W
20/09
Manchester City
5 - 3
Sunderland
W
17/09
Manchester City
5 - 0
Norwich City
W
Manchester City to win the match: 1/4
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Ipswich Town Preview
Across 6 Premier League matches, Ipswich Town has posted 3 victories, 0 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 1.5 points per fixture. In those games they scored 9 (1.5 per match) and conceded 12 (2 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Ipswich Town has earned 28 wins from 57 matches across all competitions, scoring 97 goals (1.7 per match) and conceding 67 (1.18 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Ipswich Town
Goals Scored:97
Goals Conceded:67
Average Goals Scored:1.7
Average Goals Conceded:1.18
Wins:28
Goal Difference:30
Date
Game
Result
17/10
Manchester City
3 - 2
Ipswich Town
L
10/10
Ipswich Town
2 - 1
Fulham
W
19/09
Everton
1 - 0
Ipswich Town
L
15/09
Ipswich Town
2 - 4
Arsenal
L
12/09
Crystal Palace
2 - 3
Ipswich Town
W
Ipswich Town to win the match: 9/1
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Statistical Insights for Manchester City vs Ipswich Town
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Manchester City vs Ipswich Town fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Manchester City
England - Premier League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
Home
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
Away
W
W
W
W
L
2.4
Ipswich Town
England - Premier League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
L
W
1.2
Home
W
L
L
W
W
1.8
Away
L
W
L
D
D
1
Favourite
Home Win
1/100
99.5%
Draw
10/1
9.09%
Away Win
20/1
4.35%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Manchester City
16
last 5 matches
Ipswich Town
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Manchester City scored +78% more goals than Ipswich Town in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Ipswich Town goals scored count, last 5 matches
PSG
2
Liverpool
3
Sunderland
5
Norwich City
5
Manchester United
1
2
Manchester City
2
Fulham
0
Everton
2
Arsenal
3
Crystal Palace
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Manchester City
7
last 5 matches
Ipswich Town
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Ipswich Town conceded +57% more goals than Manchester City in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Ipswich Town goals conceded count, last 5 matches
PSG
4
Liverpool
0
Sunderland
3
Norwich City
0
Manchester United
0
3
Manchester City
1
Fulham
1
Everton
4
Arsenal
2
Crystal Palace
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Key metrics
Corners
Manchester City
32
last 5 matches
Ipswich Town
15
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Manchester City received +113% more corners than Ipswich Town in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Ipswich Town corners count, last 5 matches
PSG
11
Liverpool
6
Sunderland
6
Norwich City
2
Manchester United
7
3
Manchester City
2
Fulham
4
Everton
3
Arsenal
3
Crystal Palace
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Key metrics
Cards
Manchester City
5
last 5 matches
Ipswich Town
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Ipswich Town received +120% more cards than Manchester City in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Ipswich Town cards count, last 5 matches
PSG
1
Liverpool
2
Sunderland
0
Norwich City
0
Manchester United
2
2
Manchester City
2
Fulham
2
Everton
2
Arsenal
3
Crystal Palace
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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