Manchester City vs Ipswich Town prediction: Premier League, 17 October 2026
Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday 17 October 2026. The match was played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Match recap: Manchester City 3-2 Ipswich Town, Premier League, 17 October 2026
Manchester City beat Ipswich Town 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday 17 October 2026. The match was played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Score period by period
| Period | Manchester City | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|
| First half | 2 | 1 |
| Second half | 1 | 1 |
Manchester City led 2-1 at half-time, and the second half finished 1-1.
Match statistics
| Statistic | Manchester City | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
Form is the only axis here, and it favours the hosts. Manchester City have 7 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from 10 matches between Saturday 9 May 2026 and Wednesday 14 October 2026, scoring 20 and conceding 9. Ipswich Town have 1 win and 2 losses from 3 matches between Sunday 30 August 2026 and Saturday 12 September 2026, with 5 scored and 9 conceded.
Our prediction
Manchester City are the favourites for Manchester City vs Ipswich Town, Saturday 17 October 2026.
Manchester City took 12 points from their last five matches, while Ipswich Town took 3 from their 3. City's most recent result was a 2-4 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. Ipswich Town last beat Crystal Palace 3-2. The call is a home win.
Who is favoured for Manchester City vs Ipswich Town?
Manchester City are favoured for Manchester City vs Ipswich Town on Saturday 17 October 2026, on the strength of 7 wins from their last 10 matches against 1 win from 3 for Ipswich Town.
When and where Manchester City vs Ipswich Town is played
Manchester City host Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday 17 October 2026. The fixture is part of Matchday 7. It is played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, which holds 52900.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Round | Matchday 7 |
| Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 (UK time) |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium |
| City | Manchester |
Recent form: Manchester City and Ipswich Town
The figures cover 10 matches for Manchester City between Monday 4 May 2026 and Sunday 13 September 2026, and 3 matches for Ipswich Town between Sunday 30 August 2026 and Saturday 12 September 2026.
Manchester City have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 10 matches, scoring 21 goals and conceding 8, and arrive on 5 wins in a row. They are 4 wins and 1 loss from 5 at home, 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 away, and last beat Manchester United 1-0.
7W 1D 2L in 10 games2.0 scored · 0.9 conceded per gameHome 4W-0D-2L · Away 3W-1D-0L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/10/2026 | Paris Saint-Germain | Home | 2-4 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 13/09/2026 | Manchester United | Away | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 08/09/2026 | FC Porto | Away | 2-0 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 05/09/2026 | Coventry City | Home | 1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 28/08/2026 | Crystal Palace | Away | 4-1 | W | Premier League |
| 23/08/2026 | AFC Bournemouth | Home | 2-1 | W | Premier League |
| 24/05/2026 | Aston Villa | Home | 1-2 | L | Premier League |
| 19/05/2026 | AFC Bournemouth | Away | 1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 13/05/2026 | Crystal Palace | Home | 3-0 | W | Premier League |
| 09/05/2026 | Brentford FC | Home | 3-0 | W | Premier League |
Ipswich Town have 1 win and 2 losses in 3 matches, with 5 goals scored and 9 conceded, and a sequence of W-L-L, newest first. Their latest result was a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace.
1W 0D 2L in 3 games1.7 scored · 3.0 conceded per game
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2026 | Crystal Palace | Away | 3-2 | W | Premier League |
| 04/09/2026 | Liverpool FC | Home | 0-2 | L | Premier League |
| 30/08/2026 | Manchester United | Away | 2-5 | L | Premier League |
Manchester City and Ipswich Town squads
Manchester City squad (27 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donnarumma, Gianluigi | Goalkeeper |
| 3 | Dias, Ruben | Defender |
| 5 | Anderson, Elliot | Midfielder |
| 6 | Guehi, Marc | Defender |
| 7 | Ndiaye, Iliman | Forward |
| 8 | Kovacic, Mateo | Midfielder |
| 9 | Haaland, Erling | Forward |
| 10 | Cherki, Rayan | Midfielder |
| 11 | Doku, Jeremy | Forward |
| 13 | Bettinelli, Marcus | Goalkeeper |
| 17 | Fernandez, Enzo | Midfielder |
| 21 | Ait-Nouri, Rayan | Defender |
| 22 | Reis, Vitor | Defender |
| 24 | Gvardiol, Josko | Defender |
| 27 | Nunes, Matheus | Midfielder |
| 28 | Rulli, Geronimo | Goalkeeper |
| 32 | Bouaddi, Ayyoub | Midfielder |
| 33 | O'Reilly, Nico | Defender |
| 37 | Allan | Forward |
| 42 | Semenyo, Antoine | Midfielder |
| 45 | Khusanov, Abdukodir | Defender |
| 47 | Foden, Phil | Midfielder |
| 56 | McAidoo, Ryan | Midfielder |
| 61 | Braithwaite, Kaden | Defender |
| 75 | Samba, Floyd | Midfielder |
| 82 | Lewis, Rico | Defender |
| 97 | Wilson-Esbrand, Josh | Defender |
Ipswich Town squad (31 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmer, Alex | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Furlong, Darnell | Defender |
| 3 | Davis, Leif | Defender |
| 4 | Kipre, Cedric | Defender |
| 5 | Matusiwa, Azor | Midfielder |
| 6 | Diop, Issa | Defender |
| 7 | Fatawu, Abdul | Forward |
| 8 | Egeli, Sindre Walle | Forward |
| 9 | Flemming, Zian | Midfielder |
| 10 | Enciso, Julio | Forward |
| 11 | Philogene, Jaden | Forward |
| 12 | Luis, Florentino | Midfielder |
| 14 | Taylor, Jack | Midfielder |
| 19 | Emersonn | Forward |
| 20 | McAteer, Kasey | Midfielder |
| 23 | Lukic, Sasa | Midfielder |
| 24 | Greaves, Jacob | Defender |
| 25 | Palacios, Exequiel | Midfielder |
| 26 | O'Shea, Dara | Defender |
| 27 | Button, David | Goalkeeper |
| 28 | Walton, Christian | Goalkeeper |
| 29 | Akpom, Chuba | Forward |
| 32 | Nunez, Marcelino | Midfielder |
| 33 | Mehmeti, Anis | Midfielder |
| Fletcher, Luca | Forward | |
| Scherpen, Kjell | Goalkeeper | |
| 38 | Maeda, Daizen | Midfielder |
| 39 | Runham, Frankie | Forward |
| 42 | Ouattara, Abdoul | Midfielder |
| 43 | Mendel-Idowu, Tudor | Midfielder |
| 47 | Clarke, Jack | Forward |
Key data
Manchester City have 7 wins from 10 matches. Ipswich Town have 1 win from 3. Manchester City have scored 21 goals and conceded 8, while Ipswich Town have scored 5 and conceded 9. Their latest results in the window are worth 15 points to Manchester City and 3 points to Ipswich Town.
Frequently asked questions
What is Manchester City's form before facing Ipswich Town?
Manchester City have 5 wins in a row. Across 10 matches between Monday 4 May 2026 and Sunday 13 September 2026 they recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, scoring 21 goals and conceding 8. Their latest result was a 1-0 win over Manchester United.
What is Ipswich Town's form before facing Manchester City?
Ipswich Town have 1 win and 2 losses. Those 3 matches came between Sunday 30 August 2026 and Saturday 12 September 2026, with 5 goals scored and 9 conceded. Their latest result was a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
How have Manchester City and Ipswich Town fared home and away?
Manchester City have 4 wins and 1 loss from 5 home matches, and 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 away. Ipswich Town lost their 1 home match. Away, they have 1 win and 1 loss from 2.
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