Manchester City will host Ipswich on Saturday, 17 October 2026, in the seventh round of the Premier League, with the visitors facing a difficult test against the division’s only team with a perfect record.
Manchester City lead the table after six matches, having taken the maximum 18 points available. Enzo Maresca’s side have scored 16 goals and conceded five, establishing the strongest start in the competition so far.
However, City go into the fixture after a setback in Europe. They were beaten 4-2 at home by Paris Saint-Germain last Tuesday in the second round of the main stage of the Champions League.
The result was their only defeat in their past five matches in all competitions. During that run, Manchester City have recorded four victories, and they will be expected to respond by maintaining their unbeaten Premier League record.
Ipswich sit 10th after collecting nine points from their opening six games. Their goal difference is negative, with nine goals scored and 12 conceded.
They secured their latest league victory at home, beating Fulham 2-1 in the previous round. That result ended a period in which Ipswich had struggled for consistency, although they have still suffered three defeats in their past five matches in all competitions.
Manchester City are regarded as the clear favourites by bookmakers ahead of the game. The hosts have also won the clubs’ past three meetings, another factor weighing against Ipswich as they prepare to visit the league leaders.
The prediction is for Manchester City to claim a convincing victory and strengthen their position at the top of the table. The recommended selection is Manchester City to win with a -2 goal handicap.