Will Ipswich go down at the Etihad Stadium?

In the best soccer leagues in Europe, it is rather rare for win odds in the three-way market to be in the region of 1.10, implying a 90% probability of entry. Such a rare constellation, which is hard to beat in terms of one-sidedness, now awaits us on matchday two in the Premier League. Between Manchester City and Ipswich, a bet on the Citizens’ three-pointer is virtually guaranteed to be successful

Admittedly, the towering role of favorites for coach Pep Guardiola’s team is by no means surprising, as the reigning champions and industry leaders in the English top flight will face a surprise promotion contender that has made the march from League One to the Premier League within two seasons. In addition to the financial differences across the board, two worlds collide in terms of individual quality and experience. Under normal circumstances, the prediction of a commanding home win for Manchester City against Ipswich is therefore a mere formality

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Manchester City – Statistics & current form

Manchester City’s mission to defend their title began with a sense of achievement last Sunday. In a tough away game at Stamford Bridge, the Sky Blues deservedly defeated Chelsea FC 2-0 to get off to a perfect start. Following their penalty shoot-out success against city rivals Manchester United in the Community Shield, the Citizens will now be looking to land their third win in their third competitive match on Saturday afternoon.

Statistically speaking, nothing can go wrong for Man City

In addition to the qualitative advantage and the obviously better early form, there are also various statistics that swing the pendulum in the direction of Guardiola’s team. For example, when looking at the Manchester City v Ipswich prediction, it should be noted that the reigning champions have not shown any weakness against promoted teams in the past. The Citizens have won 17 of their last 18 PL matches against newcomers.

The outstanding home record of the 2023 Champions League winners is just as impressive, as the Sky Blues have not lost any of their last 44 (!) matches at the Etihad Stadium across all competitions. Since November 2022, there have been 37 wins, seven draws and not a single defeat. As Man City have now won ten PL trebles in a row and laid the foundations for their subsequent victory by winning the first half in eight out of ten cases, we are definitely considering the respectable odds for the half-time handicap (-1) in favor of Pep’s team

The Manchester City vs Ipswich odds are also interesting for Erling Haaland to put his team ahead once again. The Norwegian has scored against all 22 clubs he has faced in the Premier League. Incidentally, his highest goal tally dates back to the month of August. The former Dortmund player scored 13 goals in nine PL games in August. It’s quite possible that this impressive tally will be extended on Saturday

Predicted Manchester City line-up:

Ipswich – Statistics & current form

The sensational promoted side from Ipswich, who were still in the third-tier League One in 2022/23, are currently bouncing from one adventure to the next. After the expected 2-0 home defeat against Liverpool FC on Saturday, in which the “Tractor Boys” were clearly shown their limits and were ultimately able to live with the size of the defeat, the Blues travel to the best team in the country on matchday two

Ipswich must fear a defeat

In addition to the fact that Ipswich Town, as the club with the smallest budget and the “cheapest” squad, are already considered the top favorites for relegation, there is much to suggest that the promoted club will have to pick up points in front of a home crowd throughout the season, especially against direct rivals. In any case, there are no relevant signs that the Suffolk side will pull off a surprise coup at the Etihad Stadium.

To make matters worse, their performances at home in the Championship have already differed greatly from their performances away from home. Coach Kieran McKenna’s team lost five of their only six games of the season away from home. They also scored around half as many goals away from home as they did in front of their own fans. Against an opponent who is superior in all respects, the next defeat is looming this weekend. Especially if the Blues concede as much defensively as they did against LFC on the first matchday.

Because it will probably take time for the newly promoted side to really settle into the top flight and McKenna’s team will first have to adopt a reactive approach and operate from a more compact defense one level higher, a heavy defeat at Manchester City is even in the air. Only from a handicap victory with a difference of four or more goals in favor of the title winners, betting odds of over 2.00 are available between Manchester City and Ipswich in the Oddset App, which further underlines the one-sided starting position.

Predicted line-up of Ipswich:

Manchester City – Ipswich head-to-head comparison / H2H record

All 65 meetings between Manchester City and Ipswich to date have taken place well over 20 years in the past and are therefore of no relevance to the upcoming match. The “Tractor Boys” will be guests at the Etihad Stadium for the first time ever on Saturday. It is doubtful, to put it mildly, whether the newly promoted team will end the Sky Blues’ 44-match unbeaten streak at their home ground.

Manchester City – Ipswich betting tip

This is the clash of the starkest contrasts in the English top flight. The reigning champions and top favorites for the PL championship meet the apparent underdogs in their own stadium. In the run-up to this encounter, the question is not necessarily who will leave the pitch as the winner, but how clearly will the Sky Blues live up to their extended role as favorites against the promoted team from Suffolk?

In any case, we are convinced that the Citizens will take control of the match in the first 45 minutes. The “Tractor Boys” already had problems thwarting their opponents’ chances of scoring at home against Liverpool. Away at the Etihad Stadium, the newcomers can expect a completely different kind of power

We’re therefore looking at the tip between Manchester City and Ipswich that Guardiola’s team will lead by at least two goals after the first half. In the handy Betano app, a whopping 2.50 for the handicap -1 (1st half) in favor of Haaland and Co. can be played. Our bet is four out of a possible ten units