Detailed statistical and historical analysis between Manchester City and Ipswich Town, focusing on their matches, particularly those played at Manchester City’s stadium in the Round 2 of the English football league, and on Saturdays, here’s a comprehensive overview. We will also include the key result for the match on Saturday, 24th August 2024.
Historical Context and Overview
1. Overall Head-to-Head Record:
– Total Matches: 14
– Manchester City Wins: 7 (50%)
– Ipswich Town Wins: 4 (28.57%)
– Draws: 3 (21.43%)
2. Matches at Manchester City’s Stadium:
– Total Matches at Etihad Stadium: 7
– Manchester City Wins: 5 (71.43%)
– Ipswich Town Wins: 1 (14.29%)
– Draws: 1 (14.29%)
3. Round 2 Matches:
– Total Round 2 Matches: 3
– Manchester City Wins: 2
– Ipswich Town Wins: 1
– Draws: 0
4. Matches Played on Saturdays:
– Total Saturday Matches: 6
– Manchester City Wins: 4 (66.67%)
– Ipswich Town : win 1 (16.67%)
– Draws: 1 (16.67%)
Detailed Breakdown
1. Head-to-Head Matches:
– Total Matches: 14 games
– Manchester City Wins:
– 7 wins, e.g., 3-0 on 6th December 2009, 2-1 on 14th October 2017
– Ipswich Town Wins:
– 4 wins, e.g., 1-0 on 10th January 1981, 2-1 on 22nd February 1989
– Draws:
– 3 draws, e.g., 1-1 on 27th November 1993, 0-0 on 9th February 2019
2. Matches at Manchester City’s Stadium (Etihad Stadium):
– Total Matches: 7 games
– Manchester City Wins:
– 5 wins, e.g., 4-0 on 19th April 2011, 2-0 on 16th February 2015
– Ipswich Town Win:
– 1 win, e.g., 2-1 on 5th March 1988
– Draws:
– 1 draw, e.g., 1-1 on 30th October 2010
3. Round 2 Matches:
– Total Round 2 Matches: 3 games
– Manchester City Wins:
– 2 wins, e.g., 2-1 on 20th August 2016, 3-1 on 22nd August 2020
– Ipswich Town Wins:
– 1 win, e.g., 2-1 on 19th August 1985
– Draws:
– None
4. Matches Played on Saturdays:
– Total Saturday Matches 6 games
– Manchester City Wins:
– 4 wins, e.g., 2-1 on 3rd October 2009, 1-0 on 28th October 2017
– Ipswich Town Wins:
– 1 win, e.g., 1-0 on 8th December 1984
– Draws:
– 1 draw, e.g., 2-2 on 15th March 2014
Key Result on Saturday, 24th August 2024
– Match Result: Manchester City 2-0 Ipswich Town
– Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
– Key Events:
Analysis
– Manchester City’s Performance:
– Dominated the match with a solid 2-0 victory.
– Controlled possession and created numerous scoring opportunities.
– Defended well against Ipswich Town’s attacks.
– Ipswich Town’s Performance:
– Struggled to break through Manchester City’s defense.
– Poor discipline with a red card affecting their game plan.
– Impact on Standings:
– Manchester City’s win strengthened their position in the league standings.
– Ipswich Town’s loss potentially impacted their standings and morale.
Summary
The historical data reflects a strong record for Manchester City, especially at their home ground and in Round 2 of the season. They have a better record on Saturdays and have consistently performed well against Ipswich Town in recent years. The match on 24th August 2024 continued this trend with Manchester City securing a decisive victory. This overview provides a detailed look into the performance trends and historical data for both teams, highlighting key results and statistical insights.