Manchester City vs Ipswich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Manchester City vs Ipswich Predictions
Take a chance that both Man City and Ipswich will be able to score, especially when you consider the attractive -135 that’s been chalked up. We think the BTTS Yes outcome has a good chance of happening.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Man City vs Ipswich, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Manchester City vs Ipswich Preview
Manchester City meet Ipswich at Etihad Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 17 October.
Manchester City won last time out by a 3-0 scoreline. Away from home against Liverpool at Anfield, they made it six victories on the spin. Enzo Maresca's men had four shots on target and enjoyed 65% possession, while Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored one goal apiece.
On Wednesday night, City were defeated 4-2 when hosting Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Ipswich Town claimed a 2-1 home victory over Fulham at Portman Road in their previous game. The Tractor Boys were 48% in the possession stakes and managed six shots on goal, while Abdoul Ouattara and Dara O'Shea were both on target.
H2H: 6-0 Win for City in Pair’s Last Encounter
The last clash between City and Ipswich saw the former triumph on the road. It was a 6-0 scoreline at Portman Road.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Man City |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 16:5 | 18 |
| 10 |  Ipswich |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9:12 | 9 |
City have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.4 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts. The Citizens have averaged 61.9% possession, 580.0 passes and 7.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 4.3 corners.
Top goalscorer Erling Haaland has found the net 8 times, with Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo scoring 4 each. Phil Foden has the most assists with 4, while goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma has recorded 5 clean sheets.
Ipswich have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.3 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Suffolk team average 49.2% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 14.5 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Leif Davis, Emersonn, Jack Clarke and Jaden Philogene-Bidace score 2 goals each. Look no further than Julio Enciso for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki, Enzo Fernandez, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland.
Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Abdoul Ouattara, Issa Diop, Dara O'Shea, Leif Davis, Florentino, Sasa Lukic, Daizen Maeda, Julio Enciso, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Emersonn.
Main Match Prediction
The best betting angle could be backing the teams to both score at least once in this Premier League clash, especially as odds of -135 are available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The latest Premier League injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
An alternative to BTTS Yes is going for Over 2.5 Goals to be scored. With this bet, it doesn’t matter which team scores providing that there are at least three goals in total.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Ipswich
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Man City. You can secure odds of +700 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Julio Enciso (Ipswich) has had a minimum of one shot on goal in his past two Premier League games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you can land odds of -120 that this happens.
Rayan Cherki (City) has found the net in his past two Premier League matches. We’ll throw a dart at +165 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
Ipswich have covered the 2.5 corners line in seven consecutive away games, with City conceding over 2.5 corners in their past five home matches. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Ipswich Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -139 available.
Man City
Ipswich
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take BTTS Yes, Ipswich to cover the +1.75 Asian Handicap and Julio Enciso (Ipswich) to end up with one or more shots on target.
Placing a bet builder offers a great option for football punters who are looking to focus specifically on one match. It means that you can create a personalised bet at bigger odds depending on how many predictions you make.
Manchester City vs Ipswich Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Manchester City have been priced up as the overwhelming -370 favourites for this Premier League clash. This means the bookies give them a 79% chance of claiming victory. Ipswich Town are the +900 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
City -1.75 on the Asian Handicap at -116 would mean a full payout if they are able to beat Ipswich by 3+ goals. A two-goal victory means half your stake wins and the other half is refunded.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -135.
The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Premier League matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.
Erling Haaland is available at -278 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +190 to find the net first.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Man City have won each of their last three games at Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca's men have collected eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Ipswich have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
City beat Ipswich 4-1 when the teams last met at Etihad Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City Home Stats |
8-1-1 | 3.40 | 2.40 | 1.00 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 4 | |
| Ipswich Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.20 | 1.60 | 1.60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Manchester City League Stats
Ipswich Town League Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 61.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 62.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Manchester City this season are Erling Haaland (6), Rayan Cherki (4), Antoine Semenyo (2)
- Top Assistors for Manchester City this season are Antoine Semenyo (3), Josko Gvardiol (3), Phil Foden (2)
Manchester City vs Ipswich Lineups & Team News
The latest City vs Ipswich team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Premier League, along with current injury news.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Ipswich Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Ipswich Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Manchester City Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Manchester City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Enzo Maresca
Ipswich Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16:5 | 18 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 15 |
| 3 | Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18:5 | 13 |
| 4 | Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15:13 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:12 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:12 | 7 |
| 13 | Man United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:9 | 6 |
| 14 | Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:11 | 6 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | 5 |
| 17 | Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 18 | Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | 3 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | 3 |
| 20 | Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:10 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Man City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Brighton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 |
| 4 | Brentford | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:6 | 7 |
| 6 | Everton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Ipswich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Leeds | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 9 | Hull | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Newcastle | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 11 | Man United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 4 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 3 |
| 13 | Coventry | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 16 | Liverpool | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:5 | 2 |
| 17 | Fulham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 1 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 19 | Nott’m Forest | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
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