Prediction

Ipswich Town secured their first win since returning to the Premier League last round, defeating Tottenham away. Currently sitting 18th with 8 points, they are just 1 point above the relegation zone. Ipswich’s average goals scored per game is 1.09, but their defense has been weak, conceding 2 goals per game, which often forces them to play catch-up. Key players such as defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips (8 matches) and forward George Hirst (8 matches, 1 goal, 1 assist) will miss this match due to injury. The team’s main attacker, Omari Hutchinson (11 matches, 1 assist), also has a foot injury and may not be able to complete the full 90 minutes. Ipswich’s last win against Manchester United dates back to September 1994.

Manchester United will debut new head coach Ruben Amorim, who previously led Sporting CP in Portugal to an unbeaten start with 11 matches. United poached him to replace Erik ten Hag. In their last 13 away matches, United have won 2, drawn 6, and lost 5. After defeating Brighton in May, they struggled to beat newly-promoted teams, finally managing a narrow win over Southampton in September. However, United has been dominant against newly-promoted teams since November 2021, going unbeaten in 19 matches with 17 wins and 2 draws.

Analysis shows that Manchester United typically performs well under a new coach, while Ipswich faces significant injury issues. Given these factors, it is likely that Manchester United will secure a comfortable away win.

Pick: Manchester United -1 Asian Handicap (bet365)