Ipswich Town vs. Man United prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Ruben Amorim Premier League debut

After much anticipation, the time has finally come for Ruben Amorim to take charge of Manchester United as the Red Devils travel to face newly promoted Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Portuguese manager had been eyed for the job weeks ago but waited to take over from the late Erik ten Hag until the end of the November international break. Now that club football has returned, he will begin his managerial tenure.

Calling the job “bigger” than he himself expected at his first press conference, Amorim called himself a “dreamer” and said: “I believe in myself and I believe in the club.” Indeed, he will have to dream if Man United are to challenge for European places this year, sitting 12th in the table with just 15 points from 11 games.

Ipswich Town are in the thick of the relegation battle and secured their first win of the season just before the break when they upset Tottenham to find themselves 18th in the table.

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Ipswich Town vs. Man United prediction, odds

• Money line lean: Manchester United (-165 at BetMGM)
• Score Prediction: Ipswich Town 1-3 Man United

Manchester United have many things on their side for this game. The new manager bounce is a real concept and Man United players will be hoping to prove to their new boss that they are worthy of a place in the side long term.

In addition, Amorim is simply a better manager than Erik ten Hag, and will inject a confidence and belief in his side that the previous manager did not have. Finally, Ipswich Town are not defensively sound and need to outscore opponents to get points, which is an unsustainable approach.

Facts about the match between Ipswich Town and Man United

• Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
• Kickoff time: 4:30 p.m. local (11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT)
• Location: Portman Road (Ipswich, England)
• Judge: Anthony Taylor, WAS: Jarred Gillett
• Last meeting: Man United 3-0 Ipswich Town (23 Sep 2015 | EFL Cup)

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Ipswich Town vs. Man United’s best offer

• Pick: Over 3.5 goals in total
• Odds: +125 (BetMGM)

Ipswich Town’s whole identity is attack, attack, attack, which you don’t often see from newly promoted sides. It will ultimately be their downfall, but it also makes for some very entertaining matches. Ipswich Town have conceded two or more goals in four of their last six games and even when they have only conceded once in each of their last two matches, Tottenham and Leicester City have combined for 37 shots.

Manchester United haven’t been the most effective finishers in the Premier League this season, but under a new manager they could be a little more focused. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town have have been some of the most effective in the league up front and they could find a goal themselves to contribute to the total – especially considering United have conceded the second-highest expected goals per game. shots in the league, meaning they concede high-quality chances to the opposition.

Ipswich Town vs. Man United prop betting

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Ipswich Town have conceded 17 or more shots in four of their last five opponents. The only one they didn’t was Everton, who scored two goals in the first half and immediately sat on them. There is no reason why Man United will not fire in this game against weaker opponents.