Manchester City 4-1 Ipswich Town

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the team showing both strengths and vulnerabilities. Their last six games have resulted in an even split of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, indicating inconsistent form. However, they've been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 14 goals in these 6 matches, averaging 2.33 goals per game. Defensively, they've been less solid, conceding 12 goals at an average of 2 per game. The high-scoring nature of their recent matches is notable, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the matches. Particularly eye-catching were the high-scoring friendlies against Celtic (3-4 loss) and Chelsea (4-2 win). Despite this mixed form in recent games, City have started their Premier League campaign positively, sitting 4th in the table after a clean sheet victory against Chelsea.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town's recent form shows a mix of promising results and challenges as they enter the Premier League. Despite their current 19th position after one game, their previous six matches demonstrate resilience, with four wins and two losses. Notably, Ipswich maintained a strong defensive record, keeping three clean sheets and conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game. Their offensive output has been consistent, scoring in five out of six games, though they've struggled to find the net in high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. The team enjoyed a brief two-game winning streak in their final Championship matches, showcasing their potential. However, their Premier League debut against Liverpool resulted in a 2-0 loss, highlighting the step up in competition they now face.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent home form presents a mix of results, with a notable lack of clean sheets across their last six games. The team has experienced a challenging period, with three consecutive losses in their most recent competitive fixtures, including a high-scoring 3-4 defeat to Celtic. However, they've shown signs of improvement in their latest matches, securing a win against Chelsea (4-2) and a draw against Manchester United in the FA Community Shield. The games have been particularly goal-rich, with an impressive average of 4.5 goals per match, and over 2.5 goals occurring in 83% of the fixtures. Both teams have consistently found the net in all six games, contributing to the exciting, high-scoring nature of City's recent home encounters.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. Despite their current 19th position in the league, their away performances have been relatively strong, scoring an average of 1.33 goals per game while conceding 1.17. The team has managed to keep two clean sheets during this period, highlighting some defensive resilience. Their most recent away game, a friendly against 1899 Hoffenheim, resulted in a 1-0 victory, continuing a positive trend of two consecutive away wins. The highest-scoring game in this stretch was a thrilling 3-3 draw against Hull City, demonstrating Ipswich's ability to compete in high-scoring encounters. Interestingly, exactly half of their away games have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals, indicating a balanced attacking and defensive approach on the road.