Manchester City vs Ipswich Town preview: October 17, 2026
Manchester City (6-0-0 W-D-L, 18 pts, 1st) host Ipswich Town (3-0-3 W-D-L, 9 pts, 10th) at Etihad Stadium, Manchester on October 17, 2026 in the 2026-27 Premier League.
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How do Manchester City and Ipswich Town compare heading into their match?
- Manchester City are 1st with 18 points from 6 matches (6-0-0 W-D-L); Ipswich Town are 10th with 9 points from 6 matches (3-0-3 W-D-L).
- Manchester City score 2.7 (2nd most of 20) and concede 0.8 (1st fewest) per match. Ipswich Town score 1.5 (7th most of 20) and concede 2 (4th most) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Manchester City 1.8 for and 1.4 against; Ipswich Town 1.4 for and 1.8 against.
- Manchester City at home: 3-0-0 W-D-L in 3 (2.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per match). Ipswich Town away: 1-0-2 W-D-L in 3 (1.7 scored, 2.7 conceded).
- Last 5 Premier League matches: Manchester City 5-0-0 W-D-L, Ipswich Town 2-0-3 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 3 of 6 (50%) Manchester City matches and 4 of 6 (67%) Ipswich Town matches; 3 or more goals in 4 of 6 (67%) and 4 of 6 (67%).
- No earlier meeting between these clubs is stored.
Premier League matches this season only (Manchester City 6, Ipswich Town 6); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 6-0-0 | 5-0-0 (2.8-0.8) | 3-0-0 (2.7-0.3) | 3-0-0 (2.7-1.3) |
| Ipswich Town | 3-0-3 | 2-0-3 (1.4-2.2) | 1-0-2 (1.7-2.7) | 2-0-1 (1.3-1.3) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Premier League season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Premier League matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Manchester City attack against Ipswich Town defense
| Manchester City for | Ipswich Town against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 2.7 (2nd) | 2 (4th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.8 (5th) | 1.8 (2nd) |
| Shots per match | 13.8 (8th) | 16.3 (4th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.2 (4th) | 5.5 (4th) |
| Big chances per match | 3.3 (4th) | 3.6 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9.8 (7th) | 10 (6th) |
| Corners per match | 6.2 (3rd) | 5.2 (5th) |
Ipswich Town attack against Manchester City defense
| Ipswich Town for | Manchester City against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.5 (7th) | 0.8 (16th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.4 (11th) | 1.4 (14th) |
| Shots per match | 11.3 (16th) | 12 (13th) |
| Shots on target per match | 4.7 (9th) | 4.3 (11th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.4 (11th) | 2.5 (10th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7 (17th) | 7.3 (16th) |
| Corners per match | 3.3 (18th) | 4.2 (16th) |
- Manchester City have the 2nd most goals per match (2.7) and Ipswich Town concede the 4th most (2).
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Manchester City, home matches | Ipswich Town, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 3 | 3 |
| Record | 3-0-0 W-D-L | 1-0-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Clean sheets | 1 of 3 (33%) | 0 of 3 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 3 (0%) | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| Both teams scored | 2 of 3 (67%) | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 2 of 3 (67%) | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 2 of 3 (67%) | 2 of 3 (67%) |
Scoring patterns
| Manchester City | Ipswich Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 3 of 6 (50%) | 0 of 6 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 6 (0%) | 2 of 6 (33%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 6 (50%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 4 of 6 (67%) | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 4 of 6 (67%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 2 of 6 (33%) | 2 of 6 (33%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.8 for, 0.5 against | 0.7 for, 1 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1.8 for, 0.3 against | 0.8 for, 1 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Manchester City | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.8 (5th) | 1.4 (11th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.4 (14th) | 1.8 (2nd) |
| Shots | 13.8 (8th) | 11.3 (16th) |
| Shots, opponents | 12 (13th) | 16.3 (4th) |
| Shots on target | 5.2 (4th) | 4.7 (9th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 4.3 (11th) | 5.5 (4th) |
| Big chances | 3.3 (4th) | 2.4 (11th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.5 (10th) | 3.6 (2nd) |
| Possession % | 63.5 (1st) | 45.4 (16th) |
| Passes | 606 (1st) | 411.2 (12th) |
| Passes, opponents | 330.3 (19th) | 497.7 (4th) |
| Corners | 6.2 (3rd) | 3.3 (18th) |
| Corners, opponents | 4.2 (16th) | 5.2 (5th) |
| Fouls | 11 (10th) | 11 (10th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 14.3 (2nd) | 9.3 (17th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.3 (16th) | 1.7 (11th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 1.5 (13th) | 2.3 (6th) |
| Shots inside the box | 9.8 (7th) | 7 (17th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 7.3 (16th) | 10 (6th) |
| Big chances missed | 2.2 (5th) | 1 (19th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.8 (7th) | 2.6 (1st) |
| Offsides | 1.8 (12th) | 1.3 (16th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.8 (9th) | 1.7 (12th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.6 (4th) | 83.3 (9th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 82.8 (7th) | 82.7 (9th) |
| Long balls | 42.2 (18th) | 47.2 (14th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 44 (18th) | 51.3 (8th) |
| Long balls completed | 21.3 (8th) | 19.2 (15th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 18.3 (19th) | 24.2 (4th) |
| Crosses | 17.2 (11th) | 15.2 (15th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 16 (13th) | 17.5 (10th) |
| Crosses completed | 4.7 (5th) | 3.7 (14th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 4 (11th) | 4.3 (9th) |
| Dribbles completed | 9.3 (2nd) | 6.3 (11th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 6.7 (10th) | 7.2 (3rd) |
| Tackles | 11.8 (18th) | 14.7 (14th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 19.2 (3rd) | 17 (6th) |
| Interceptions | 6.5 (17th) | 8.8 (9th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 12.5 (1st) | 8.2 (12th) |
| Clearances | 18.8 (18th) | 24.8 (11th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 20.5 (18th) | 22.2 (15th) |
| Ground duels won | 35.2 (6th) | 30.2 (16th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 35.3 (5th) | 34.8 (6th) |
| Aerial duels won | 13.8 (13th) | 12 (17th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 11.7 (17th) | 13.8 (12th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Manchester City
- Oct 14, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 2-4 vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Oct 11, 2026 (Premier League): W 3-0 at Liverpool
- Sep 20, 2026 (Premier League): W 5-3 vs Sunderland
- Sep 13, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 at Manchester United
- Sep 8, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 2-0 at FC Porto
- Sep 5, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 vs Coventry City
Ipswich Town
- Oct 10, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-1 vs Fulham
- Sep 19, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-1 at Everton
- Sep 12, 2026 (Premier League): W 3-2 at Crystal Palace
- Sep 4, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 vs Liverpool
- Aug 30, 2026 (Premier League): L 2-5 at Manchester United
- Aug 22, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-1 vs Sunderland
Head-to-head
No earlier meeting between these clubs is stored in StatsNext.
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | forward | 6 | 6 G, 0 A, 22 SH | 6 G, 17 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Antoine Semenyo | forward | 6 | 2 G, 3 A, 8 SH | 2 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Iliman Ndiaye | forward | 6 | 0 G, 1 A, 7 SH | 0 G, 5 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Rayan Cherki | midfielder | 6 | 4 G, 2 A, 14 SH | 4 G, 14 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Phil Foden | midfielder | 4 | 0 G, 2 A, 6 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | Assists |
| Josko Gvardiol | defender | 6 | 1 G, 3 A, 4 SH | 0 G, 3 SH | Assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emersonn | forward | 6 | 2 G, 1 A, 11 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Zian Flemming | forward | 4 | 1 G, 0 A, 5 SH | 2 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Fatawu Issahaku | forward | 5 | 0 G, 1 A, 4 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Assists |
| Jack Clarke | midfielder | 5 | 1 G, 1 A, 4 SH | 1 G, 4 SH | Assists |
| Kasey McAteer | midfielder | 3 | 0 G, 0 A, 1 SH | 0 G, 1 SH | |
| Leif Davis | defender | 6 | 2 G, 1 A, 7 SH | 2 G, 7 SH | Shots on target, goals, assists |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Premier League season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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