Match preview

Manchester City (1st, 15 pts) host Ipswich Town (11th, 6 pts) at Etihad Stadium on Saturday 17 October, kick-off 15:00.

Manchester City are in excellent form, having won 5 of their last five league games (scored 13, conceded 5). Ipswich Town are looking for a response, having won 2 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 7, conceded 11).

Varless AI expects around 3.0 goals for Man City and 0.9 for Ipswich Town, making Man City 77% to win, the draw 14% and Ipswich Town 8%. The bookmakers see it much the same way. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 71%.

Best prices right now: Man City 1/4 (Casumo), the draw 11/2 (Casumo) and Ipswich Town 12/1 (Paddy Power).