Man City vs Ipswich: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Premier League champions Manchester City host Ipswich in another hugely difficult game for the Tractor Boys.

Kieran McKenna’s side impressed in patches during their return to the topflight after a 22-year absence last week but could not ultimately hold off Arne Slot’s Liverpool .

Their schedule gets arguably even harder this weekend as they travel to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

City began their title defence with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea as they look to make it five consecutive League wins.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Man City vs Ipswich is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off time on Saturday 24 August, 2024.

The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will host.

Where to watch Man City vs Ipswich

TV channel and live stream : The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout imposed across English football on Saturdays .

Highlights : BBC One’s Match of the Day , however, will broadcast highlights when it airs at 10.30pm after the game.

Man City vs Ipswich team news

Rodri could be in contention after missing the Chelsea win , having only returned from his post-Euro 2024 break. Savinho will need to be assessed after coming off at Stamford Bridge, although Oscar Bobb is injured.

Wes Burns suffered a hamstring injury against Liverpool and will need to be checked, while Arijanet Muric could make his debut.

Man City vs Ipswich prediction

It’s difficult to see how Ipswich get anything away at City, even if the champions do tend to start the season (relatively) slowly.

Man City to win 3-1 .

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Man City wins: 23

Draws: 15

Ipswich wins: 28

Man City vs Ipswich latest odds

Man City to win: 1/14

Draw: 11/1

Ipswich to win: 25/1

Odds via Betfair and subject to change .

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