Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: match statistics
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Manchester City vs Ipswich Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Manchester City plays Ipswich Town in Premier League (England). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Etihad Stadium.
Recent form
Manchester City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Ipswich Town has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Manchester City scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 0.83. Ipswich Town scores 1.50 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Manchester City's games and 67% of Ipswich Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester City has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.37 per game. Manchester City takes 13.8 shots per game, while Ipswich Town takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Manchester City leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.83 goals per game after halftime. Ipswich Town leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Manchester City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Ipswich Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Manchester City | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.52 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester City is 150% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Manchester City · 1.2 pts / game - Ipswich Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester City is 78% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - Manchester City · 1.5 goals / game - Ipswich Town
Manchester City is 141% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Manchester City · 2 goals / game - Ipswich Town
Manchester City scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
Ipswich Town scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Manchester City
Over / Under - Ipswich Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester City is 83% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - Manchester City · 1 pts / game - Ipswich Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Manchester City
Ipswich Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Manchester City | Liga | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.95 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 27% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 58% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 83% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Manchester City and Ipswich Town play?
Manchester City face Ipswich Town on October 17, 2026 in Premier League at Etihad Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Manchester City vs Ipswich Town?
Manchester City score 2.67 goals per game on average and Ipswich Town 1.50. The Premier League average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Manchester City's matches and 67% of Ipswich Town's.
What form are Manchester City and Ipswich Town in?
Over the last 5 games Manchester City have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Ipswich Town 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Manchester City vs Ipswich Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.