Ipswich Town FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Ipswich Town FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Portman Road.
- Ipswich Town FC 5 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester United FC 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Assistant 1 Gary Beswick
- Assistant 2 Adam Nunn
11 games this season
🟨 3.9/game
⚽ 9.5 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Manchester United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Brentford FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 19 Oct | Everton FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | West Ham United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | Leicester City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Chelsea FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | West Ham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Fenerbahce SK | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Ipswich Town FC | Manchester United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #12 |
| 6 | Points | 5 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 2 |
| 7 | Scored | 8 |
| 11 | Conceded | 8 |
| -4 | GD | +0 |
| 1.20 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 40% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Ipswich Town FC this season
Ipswich Town FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
Ipswich Town FC are 11th (6 pts). Manchester United FC are 12th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Ipswich Town FC
0-15
–/4
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/3
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Ipswich Town FC
| Leif Davis | 2 G | 1 A |
| Emersonn | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jack Clarke | 1 G | |
| Chuba Akpom | 1 G |
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Portman Road. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' Magnificent from Marcus Rashford! That is 118 goals in 415 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 7' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 12' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 17' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Sam Morsy is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Manchester United FC tonight.
- 42' Joshua Zirkzee has been relatively quiet despite scoring 37 goals in his last 546 appearances.
- 43' What a moment for Omari Hutchinson! That strike on 43 puts his side firmly in control.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' Ipswich Town FC currently sit 19 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 56' Manuel Ugarte has so much to prove this time. He replaces Casemiro on 56 minute.
- 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Ipswich Town FC that had 363 games and scored 478 goals.
- 65' Samuel Szmodics makes way for Jack Clarke at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Ipswich Town FC.
- 68' The crowd applauds Christian Eriksen as he leaves the pitch. Joshua Zirkzee steps in for Manchester United FC.
- 73' A quiet spell here at Portman Road. Ipswich Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 78' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 81' A change in the Ipswich Town FC ranks — Liam Delap exits the field as Ali Al-Hamadi enters on 81.
- 82' The crowd applauds Wes Burns as he leaves the pitch. Conor Chaplin steps in for Ipswich Town FC.
- 86' It is a substitution in Manchester United FC team. Alejandro Garnacho is replaced by Mason Mount on 86 minute.
- The points are shared — Ipswich Town FC 1-1 Manchester United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 26
- 1
- 40
-
7
Wes Burns ↓ Conor Chaplin 82'
- 5
- 15
-
23
Samuel Szmodics ↓ Jack Clarke 65'
-
12
Jens Cajuste ↓ Jack Taylor 65'
- 3
-
19
Liam Delap ↓ Ali Al-Hamadi 81'
- 20
Bench
- 22
- 25
-
47
Jack Clarke ↑ 65'
- 28
- 6
-
10
Conor Chaplin ↑ 82'
-
14
Jack Taylor ↑ 65'
-
16
Ali Al-Hamadi ↑ 81'
- 2
Coach
Kieran McKenna
Manchester United FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
35
Jonny Evans ↓ Luke Shaw 56'
- 14
- 10
- 20
- 24
- 4
- 3
-
18
Casemiro ↓ Manuel Ugarte 56'
- 8
- 16
- 17
Bench
- 21
-
23
Luke Shaw ↑ 56'
-
7
Mason Mount ↑ 86'
- 12
- 1
-
11
Joshua Zirkzee ↑ 68'
-
9
Rasmus Hojlund ↑ 68'
-
25
Manuel Ugarte ↑ 56'
- 37
Coach
Ruben Amorim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 |
| Jaden Philogene-Bidace | 2 |
| Chuba Akpom | 1 |
| Leif Davis | 1 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 1 |
| Omari Hutchinson | 1 |
| Marcus Rashford | 1 |
| Harry Maguire | 1 |
Head to Head
Ipswich Town FC Form
2024-11-24
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Manchester United FC
D
2024-11-10
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–2
Ipswich Town FC
W
2024-11-02
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2024-10-26
Brentford FC
4–3
Ipswich Town FC
L
2024-10-19
Ipswich Town FC
0–2
Everton FC
L
2024-10-05
West Ham United FC
4–1
Ipswich Town FC
L
Manchester United FC Form
2024-11-24
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Manchester United FC
D
2024-11-10
Manchester United FC
3–0
Leicester City FC
W
2024-11-07
Manchester United FC
2–0
PAOK Thessaloniki FC
W
2024-11-03
Manchester United FC
1–1
Chelsea FC
D
2024-10-27
West Ham United FC
2–1
Manchester United FC
L
2024-10-24
Fenerbahce SK
1–1
Manchester United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Ipswich Town FC or Manchester United FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Ipswich Town FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Manchester United FC
66%
Ipswich Town FC or Manchester United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 1
6.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC
| Handicap | Ipswich Town FC covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

