Manchester Utd vs Ipswich prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2025-02-25 19:30.
[p]Manchester United recovered from a dreadful first half against Everton in which they “did not exist” according to head coach Ruben Amorim, fighting back to rescue a 2-2 draw. The Red Devils still had to survive a controversial VAR decision to overturn a late penalty concession to rescue that point, but it’s a result that won’t uplift a fanbase that’s seen their side win just twice in ten Premier League outings (D2, L6).[/p]
[p]Recent form at Old Trafford suggests that miserable run could continue as United have already been beaten five times in the league there under Amorim, contributing to a seasonal total of seven. They last lost more back in 1962/63 (nine), but United will enter as favourites against Ipswich regardless having beaten the other two promoted sides in the league here, scoring exactly three goals each time.[/p]
[p]Kieran McKenna returns to his former club in the visiting dugout for the first time looking to mastermind Ipswich’s first league win at Old Trafford since 1984, which was coincidentally also the last time United lost a home league game when leading at half-time. The Tractor Boys have failed to win on their last seven such visits here since (D2, L5), losing the last three by an aggregate score of 15-0! [/p]
[p]Changing the course of history depends on ending a wretched start to 2025, tailended by a 4-1 thumping at the hands of Tottenham on Saturday which means Ipswich have failed to win any of their seven Premier League matches this calendar year (D2, L5). Only twice before have they failed to win any of their first eight league games of a new year, and that’s something McKenna can ill afford to replicate if they’re to stay in touch with the safety line which they trail by five points pre-round.[/p]
[p]Key battle: United captain Bruno Fernandes was the catalyst for their comeback against Everton, scoring a free-kick while also having 20 more touches than any other player. His improvement came when dropping deeper into midfield, where he may have to marshal Omari Hutchinson here as he looks to become the first Ipswich player since 1992/93 to score home and away against United.[/p]
[p]Hot streak: Man Utd have not led at half-time in any of their last 19 matches across all competitions.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Ryan Fisher[/i][/p]