Manchester United vs Ipswich Prediction
England · Regular Season - 2
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Manchester United vs Ipswich: the result in context
Manchester United beat Ipswich 5-2 in the Premier League on 30 Aug 2026. That went against recent form: Ipswich had won 5 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Manchester United.
Manchester United tend to win more corners, 4.2 a game to 2.2 for Ipswich.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Manchester United
Avg ratingAvg rating
1S. Lammens
2D. Dalot
5H. Maguire
6L. Martínez
23L. Shaw
18Y. Tielemans
37K. Mainoo
19B. Mbeumo
C8B. Fernandes
9M. Rashford
10M. Cunha
37K. Scherpen
C26D. O'Shea
6I. Diop
24J. Greaves
3L. Davis
23S. Lukić
32M. Núñez
7A. Fatawu Issahaku
10J. Enciso
38D. Maeda
19EmersonnManchester United Substitutes
Ipswich Substitutes
Match Stats
Manchester UnitedIpswich Team Comparison
Manchester UnitedIpswichAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Manchester United- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Ipswich- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.9 vs 0.5 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 2 meetings, all competitions
Manchester United1Wins · 50%0Wins · 0%Previous meetings
26/02/2025Manchester UnitedIpswich24/11/2024IpswichManchester UnitedRecent Form
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SouthamptonIpswichReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.08 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.90).
Cards come from 216 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 14:5 | +9 | 24 | WWWWL |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | +10 | 21 | LLWWW |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24:7 | +17 | 19 | WLWWW |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19:15 | +4 | 16 | WLWWL |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | +2 | 15 | LWWLW |
| 6 |  Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 16:9 | +7 | 14 | WDLDW |
| 7 |  Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | +1 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 8 |  Tottenham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 0 | 12 | WWWDL |
| 9 |  Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | -3 | 12 | DWWDW |
| 10 | Hull City | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11:10 | +1 | 11 | DDLDL |
| 11 | Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9:8 | +1 | 11 | LDDLD |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | -2 | 11 | WLLWL |
| 13 | Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:18 | -4 | 11 | DDLWL |
| 14 |  Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8:9 | -1 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 |  Fulham | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 9 | DWWLD |
| 16 |  Coventry | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9:16 | -7 | 9 | WLLWW |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10:15 | -5 | 7 | LLDDD |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9:21 | -12 | 7 | LLLWD |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | -6 | 6 | LDLLL |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7:17 | -10 | 5 | LDLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 9 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 9 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 9 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 9 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 10 | Hull City | 9 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 11 | Leeds | 9 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 8 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 13 | Ipswich | 9 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 14 | Everton | 8 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry | 9 | 9:16 | 9 |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 7:17 | 5 |
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About the Manchester United vs Ipswich forecast
The forecasts for this Premier League match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Manchester United and Ipswich in the Premier League table
In the Premier League table, Ipswich are 13th and Manchester United 17th, 4 points apart. League goal record so far: Manchester United 10-15, Ipswich 14-18. The full standings are on the Premier League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Manchester United and Ipswich have met only 2 times recently, averaging 3.5 goals per game in those meetings. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.