Manchester United Vs. Ipswich Town Prediction: Threatened With Shame At Old Trafford? Guests Ready To Shock Red Devils!

Manuel Ugarte, kembali menjadi pahlwan bagi Manchester United (foto: x@man_utd)

JAKARTA - Manchester United will try to improve their poor record at Old Trafford when they host Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Wednesday night 26 February or Thursday morning WIB. Meanwhile, Ipswich is getting closer to the relegation zone after swallowing another crushing defeat on the weekend.

Manchester United again showed inconsistent performance after only being able to draw 2-2 against Everton at Goodison Park last Saturday. Ruben Amorim's squad was two goals behind before Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte scored the equalizer.

Despite successfully avoiding defeat, United still appeared below standard and were lucky not to concede more goals. They also benefited from VAR's controversial decision to cancel Everton's penalty in injury time, although Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt were seen pulling Ashley Young's shirt in the penalty box.

The draw left United stuck in the middle board, even now only ahead of the goal difference from West Ham United who are in 16th position. With a difference of 12 points from the European zone, the Red Devils' chances of appearing in next season's continental competition are running low unless they can win the FA Cup or Europa League.

One of the main problems for United this season is the less sharp attack line. Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have yet to score a single goal in the Premier League throughout 2025. If they fail to score again, United will set a new record by failing to score in 11 different games in one season.

In addition, they also had a poor record of scoring in the first half. In the last 11 league games, they scored just one goal before the break, which was when they lost 3-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford.

United did have a good record against Ipswich, where they were unbeaten in their last eight meetings at Old Trafford. Ipswich's last win at United's home came in 1984, and since then, they have always failed to win in 388 Premier League games after falling behind at halftime.

For Ipswich, this match could be a crucial moment to improve their poor performance in recent weeks. Kieran McKenna and his team have just lost 1-4 to Tottenham Hotspur at home, exacerbating their chances of staying in the Premier League.

Wolves who managed to win over Bournemouth, made the distance from Ipswich with a safe zone now wide into five points. Currently, three promotional teams Ipswich, Leicester City, and Southampton are in the relegation zone and risk going straight back to the Championship.

Ipswich is the only team in the league to have won in the last six games, where their only point in that period was won against Aston Villa 1-1 despite playing with 10 people.

However, Ipswich actually performed better in away matches than at home. Of the 17 points they have collected this season, 10 of them were won while playing outside Portman Road.

When the two teams met at the start of the season, Ipswich were able to hold United to a draw at home. It was also Ruben Amorim's first game as United coach, who now has to prove that his team has been developing since then.

Manchester United have returned several key players against Everton, including Manuel Ugarte, Leny Yoro, and Christian Eriksen who have returned from injury. Toby Coller is also nearing full recovery, but Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, and Luke Shaw still have to be sidelined.

In addition, Leandro Martinez and Amad Diallo have been ruled out until the end of the season. His absence Diallo could open up opportunities for Chido Obi to get more minutes of playing after performing impressively as a substitute at Goodison Park.

In the Ipswich camp, injury problems are increasing with Kalvin Phillips and Jens Cajuste suffering injuries in the match against Tottenham. Wes Burns is also confirmed to be out until the end of the season, while Conor Chaplin may be able to return from a minor knee injury.

However, there is good news for Ipswich with Axel Tuanzebe's return from suspension. The former United defender has the opportunity to replace Ben airing, who performed poorly against Spurs and was pulled out in the first half.

Manchester United must take advantage of this match to return to winning ways at Old Trafford. With Ipswich's poor performance, the Red Devils have a great opportunity to get the three points and keep their hopes of qualifying for European competition alive.

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