Manchester City vs Ipswich Town Prediction and Betting Tips | Premier League Gameweek 7
Premier League · Saturday 17 October 2026 · updated 2026-10-17
Manchester City welcome Ipswich Town to Etihad Stadium in Manchester in Premier League Gameweek 7 action on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Manchester City have played 6 matches in the Premier League this season, scoring 2.7 and conceding 0.8 goals a game and winning 100% of them. At home they average 2.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded over 3 matches, with a 50% win rate. Ipswich Town have played 6 matches in the Premier League this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 2.0 goals a game and winning 50% of them. Away from home they average 1.7 goals scored and 2.7 conceded over 3 matches, with a 33% win rate.
On the bookmakers' prices, with their margin taken out, Manchester City are clear favourites at 75%, with the draw at 15% and Ipswich Town at 10%.
The odds
Decimal odds; the percentages are the chances the prices imply once the bookmaker's margin (10.1% on this market) is taken out. The main Asian handicap is Manchester City -2 at 2.01, Ipswich Town at 1.89. The main goals line is 3.5: over 1.97, under 1.92, which gives over 49%.
Manchester City: form and key numbers
In style Manchester City keep the ball, press high, take players on.
- Expected goals: 1.88 a match created, 1.13 conceded (goals minus xG: +4.7).
- Shots: 13.8 a match, 5.2 on target.
- Possession: 63.5% on average.
- Clean sheets: 50% of matches (33% at home).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 6.2 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.05.
Ipswich Town: form and key numbers
In style Ipswich Town are happy without the ball.
- Expected goals: 1.28 a match created, 1.66 conceded (goals minus xG: +1.3).
- Shots: 11.5 a match, 4.7 on target.
- Possession: 45.5% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 67% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.3 a match.
- Discipline: 1.8 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.75.
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: season averages side by side
| Manchester City | Per match | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|
| 1.88 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.28 |
| 1.13 | xG conceded | 1.66 |
| 2.67 | Goals | 1.50 |
| 13.8 | Shots | 11.5 |
| 5.2 | Shots on target | 4.7 |
| 2.2 | Big chances missed | 0.8 |
| 67.0 | Pressure share % | 44.4 |
| 11.8 | Tackles | 14.7 |
| 11.2 | Fouls | 11.0 |
| 1.3 | Yellow cards | 1.8 |
Season averages per match from Sportmonks, over 6 and 6 measured matches.
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: head-to-head stats and key numbers
- Manchester City have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 0 of the last 2 meetings in our data.
- Goals in those games: Manchester City 10, Ipswich Town 1 - 5.5 a match.
- The most recent meeting finished Ipswich Town 0-6 Manchester City (January 19th 2025).
Head to head
In their last 2 meetings Manchester City won 2, drew 0 and lost 0.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2025 | Ipswich Town | 0 – 6 | Manchester City |
| 24 Aug 2024 | Manchester City | 4 – 1 | Ipswich Town |
Players to watch
Manchester City
- Josko Gvardiol LB · Defensive full-back · Moneyball Score 74 · Duel winner, Creator (top 8% of his position)
- Elliot Anderson DMF · Deep-lying playmaker · Moneyball Score 69 · Duel winner, Ball circulator (top 2% of his position)
Ipswich Town
- Abdul Fatawu Issahaku RWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 63 · Crosser, Big-chance creator (top 1% of his position)
- Exequiel Palacios CMF · Ball-winning midfielder · Moneyball Score 61 · Ball-winner, Reads the game (top 10% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Rayan Cherki
Rayan Cherki, 23 · Manchester City · AMF · Shadow striker · Moneyball Score 80
Rayan Cherki, 23, plays as an attacking midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League. Strongest for his role in expected assists (est.) and pass accuracy. Weakest in fouls won. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every attacking midfielder in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average attacking midfielder, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CAM · Attacking midfielder Natural, 80
- LW · Winger Accomplished, 75
- RW · Winger Accomplished, 75
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.40 / 90 | 95% |
| Pass accuracy | 91% | 93% |
| Big chances created | 0.68 / 90 | 92% |
| Key passes | 3.18 / 90 | 89% |
| Expected goals | 0.44 / 90 | 89% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Shadow striker Attacking midfielder
- ★★★★½ Playmaker Central midfielder
- ★★★★½ Link-up forward Second striker
Scout's notes: Creator, Secure passer, Big-chance creator.
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Manchester City vs Ipswich Town prediction
Manchester City should have more of the ball, with Ipswich Town likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; Manchester City like to take players on. Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals - 2.47 for Manchester City and 1.03 for Ipswich Town - with over 2.5 goals at 68% and both teams scoring at 59%. Manchester City have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Ipswich Town
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Manchester City vs Ipswich Town betting tips
- Tip 1: Manchester City to win 75% on the bookmakers' prices, with their margin taken out
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 68% by the model, 3.50 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 59% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 5.2 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 8.5 corners 9.5 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
Moneyball's pick
The Dixon-Coles and xG model prices every line of this match: the win, draw and loss probabilities, fair odds and the expected value of each handicap and goals line. The full analysis of this match is part of Moneyball Premium.
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Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: questions and answers
When is Manchester City vs Ipswich Town?
Manchester City vs Ipswich Town is on Saturday 17 October 2026, in Premier League Gameweek 7.
Where is Manchester City vs Ipswich Town played?
At Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Manchester City's home ground.
Who will win Manchester City vs Ipswich Town?
Manchester City are the favourites: Manchester City 75%, draw 15%, Ipswich Town 10%. Our prediction is Manchester City 2-1 Ipswich Town.
Who is the player to watch in Manchester City vs Ipswich Town?
Rayan Cherki of Manchester City: a shadow striker with a Moneyball Score of 80 against every attacking midfielder in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Manchester City vs Ipswich Town?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 68%.
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