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Manchester United aim to arrest their poor home form, while Ipswich Town fight for Premier League survival in this crucial Old Trafford showdown.

🔹 Manchester United have won just five of 13 home league games this season.
🔹 Ipswich are winless in their last seven games and sinking towards relegation.
🔹 Can Man United bounce back, or will Ipswich spring an upset?

⚡ Interesting Fact:

🔹 Manchester United’s last home defeat to Ipswich Town was in 1984.

🧐 Team Analysis

🔴 Manchester United

United’s woeful home form continued with a 2-2 draw vs. Everton, and they are now without a win in three league matches.

📊 Current Form:

🏆 Last 5 matches: W2, D1, L2
⚽ Last match: 2-2 draw vs. Everton (A)

🔥 Key Players:

• Bruno Fernandes – Six goals this season, including crucial free-kicks.
• Manuel Ugarte – Strong in midfield, key to United’s defensive stability.
• Joshua Zirkzee – Needs to break his goal drought in 2025.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:

❌ Lisandro Martínez, Amad Diallo, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw – All ruled out
❓ Toby Collyer (doubtful return)

🏟 Home Form (Premier League):

📌 Played: 13
✅ Wins: 5
🤝 Draws: 1
❌ Losses: 7

United have struggled at home, losing five of their last seven at Old Trafford.

🔵 Ipswich Town

Ipswich were thrashed 4-1 by Tottenham, making it seven games without a win.

📊 Current Form:

🏆 Last 5 matches: D1, L5
⚽ Last match: 1-4 loss vs. Tottenham (H)

🔥 Key Players:

• Liam Delap – Ipswich’s top scorer with 10 goals.
• Omari Hutchinson – Scored against Man United in the reverse fixture.
• Axel Tuanzebe – Returns from suspension, could strengthen defence.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:

❌ Kalvin Phillips, Jens Cajuste, Wes Burns (out)
✅ Sam Morsy & Sammie Szmodics – Returned last weekend

🚀 Away Form (Premier League):

📌 Played: 12
✅ Wins: 2
🤝 Draws: 4
❌ Losses: 6

Ipswich have not won an away game since December 2024.

📊 Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

🤝 Ipswich 1-1 Manchester United – Nov 2024, Premier League
✅ Manchester United 3-0 Ipswich – Sep 2015, EFL Cup
✅ Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich – Mar 1995, Premier League

🔹 Key Stats:

• United have won their last eight home games vs. Ipswich.
• Ipswich last won at Old Trafford in 1984.
• United’s 9-0 win in 1995 remains the joint-biggest Premier League victory.

🔮 Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Manchester United 2-0 Ipswich Town

United should take advantage of Ipswich’s poor form to secure a much-needed home win.

💰 Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: No
✅ Ipswich have failed to score in four of their last six games.

📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
✅ United’s last three home matches have seen under 2.5 goals.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Bruno Fernandes
✅ The Portuguese playmaker has six goals this season.

📌 Half-Time Result: Manchester United to Lead (1-0)
✅ United have been slow starters but should edge ahead early.

📝 Possible Lineups

🔴 Manchester United (3-4-3):

🧤 Onana
🛡️ Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire
⚡ Dalot, Casemiro, Ugarte, Dorgu
🔥 Zirkzee, Obi, Fernandes

🔵 Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1):

🧤 Palmer
🛡️ Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis
⚡ Morsy, Cajuste
🔥 Philogene, Hutchinson, Szmodics
🎯 Delap

📅 Match Details

📅 Match Date: February 26, 2025
🏟 Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
⏰ Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM UK Time

Final Verdict: Can Manchester United finally turn things around at home?

With Ipswich battling relegation and United desperate for a win, this could be a crucial turning point. Will Bruno Fernandes inspire United to a dominant win, or can Ipswich pull off a historic shock? Drop your predictions below! 🔥⚽

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