Manchester United vs Ipswich Town Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27

The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-2 win for Manchester United

Matchday two of the 2026-27 English Premier League season will take us to Old Trafford, where Manchester United and Ipswich Town will lock horns in an intense clash. Manchester United finished third in the league campaign last season after a rocky start, thanks to an incredible spell under the tutelage of Michael Carrick. However, their opening fixture of the ongoing season was against Hull City, which resulted in a shocking 2-0 loss.

Ipswich Town, on the other hand, secured promotion after finishing second in the EFL Championship last season. They marked their return to the top-flight football by clinching a 2-1 win over Sunderland. Ipswich Town followed up this victory with a 3-1 win against Leicester City. Facing Manchester City away from home will be a difficult task for the visitors, but they have shown good enough quality to get the better of the Red Devils.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stretford, England
• Stadium: Old Trafford
• Date & Kick-off Time: August 30, Sunday – 09:00 pm IST; 03:30 pm GMT/11:00 am ET/08:00 am PT
• Referee: Craig Pawson
• VAR: In use

Form:

Manchester United (in all competitions): L-L-W-D-W

Ipswich Town (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

The Portuguese midfielder joined Man United in 2020 and has arguably been their best player ever since. He broke the long-lasting premier league assist record by setting up his teammates 21 times throughout the league campaign. He is one of the most effective players in the final third in world football right now.

Julio Enciso (Ipswich Town)

The Paraguayan international is the main creative force of Ipswich Town. He is known for his technical ability who possess the ability to execute difficult passes in and around the penalty box. He assisted Ipswich Town’s opening goal and played a massive role in securing all three points for his team.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-2 win for Manchester United.
• The Red Devils lost 2-0 against Hull City in their last game.
• Ipswich Town won 3-1 against Leicester City in their last game.

Manchester United vs Ipswich Town: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Manchester United to win – 1.63 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.55 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5 – 1.71 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Manuel Ugarte is unavailable. Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt have resumed full training with the squad ahead of this weekend Premier League clash vs Ipswich Town. Amad is still missing, with the medical team continuing to assess the extent of his injury.

Ipswich Town, on the other hand, will be without Kasey McAteer for their clash against Manchester United.

Head-to-Head:

Total matches: 7

Manchester United won: 5

Ipswich Town won: 0

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups:

Manchester United (4-2-3-1)

Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Santos, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko

Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1)

Scherpen (GK); O’Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Núñez, Lukic; Issahaku, Enciso, Maeda; Emersonn

Match Prediction:

This encounter is expected to be close, and there will be no room for error for both sides. However, considering their home advantage and previous record in this fixture, Man United are expected to clinch a win and claim all three points against  Ipswich Town.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Ipswich Town

Telecast details:

India: JioHotstar, Sony Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports

USA: Peacock

Nigeria: SuperSport

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