Frank Christian
The day has arrived for Ruben Amorim to begin his journey as the new manager of Manchester United, who are set to play against newly promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League this Sunday.
Although Amorim was appointed weeks ago, he took over after Erik ten Hag’s departure, just following the international break. With club football now back in action, he is ready to lead the team.
In his first press conference, Amorim remarked that the position was even grander than he had envisioned, describing himself as a “dreamer” and expressing confidence in both himself and the club. However, for Manchester United to aim for European spots this season, they must overcome their current position of 12th place, having only gathered 15 points from 11 games.
Ipswich Town recently concluded their quest for a win, managing to beat Tottenham before the break and currently find themselves 18th in the league standings as they fight to avoid relegation.
Match Prediction and Odds: Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United
- Betting Odds: Manchester United favored at -165 on BetMGM
- Score Prediction: Ipswich Town 1-3 Manchester United
Manchester United appears to have several advantages heading into this match. The phenomenon of a new manager often spurring players to raise their game is at play, as players will look to prove their worth. With Amorim at the helm, the team is anticipated to exude a level of confidence and belief that was missing under the previous manager, Ten Hag. Additionally, Ipswich Town has struggled with their defense and often needs to outscore their opponents, a strategy that tends to be unsustainable.
| BetMGM (USA) |
|
| Ipswich Town win | +400 |
| Draw | +320 |
| Manchester United win | -165 |
| Both teams to score |
Yes: -175 No: +120 |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals |
Over: +125 Under: -175 |
| Manchester United -0.5 goals |
-185 |
| Ipswich Town +0.5 goals |
+125 |
Match Details: Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United
- Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
- Kickoff Time: 4:30 p.m. local (11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT)
- Venue: Portman Road (Ipswich, England)
- Referee: Anthony Taylor, VAR: Jarred Gillett
- Previous Encounter: Manchester United 3-0 Ipswich Town (Sep. 23, 2015 | EFL Cup)
Top Bet for Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United
- Bet Recommendation: Over 3.5 total goals
- Odds: +125 (BetMGM)
Ipswich Town plays with an aggressive style, prioritizing attack over defense, which is not common for newly promoted teams. This tactic can be thrilling but may also lead to their downfall. They have conceded two or more goals in four of their last six matches. Additionally, in recent games against Tottenham and Leicester City, they allowed a substantial number of shots on goal.
Meanwhile, Manchester United has not been the most clinical team this season. However, under new management, there may be a renewed focus that could lead to improved finishing. Given Ipswich Town’s attacking nature, it’s likely they will manage to score as well, especially considering United’s trend of allowing high-quality scoring opportunities.
Prop Bet for Ipswich Town vs. Manchester United
- Recommended Bet: Manchester United to have 17 or more total shots
- Odds: -105 on FanDuel
Ipswich Town has allowed their last five opponents to take 17 or more shots, except for one match against Everton, where they were quickly put on the back foot. This sets the stage for Manchester United to unleash their offensive strategies against a perceived weaker side.
