Man Utd vs Ipswich prediction: Rashford to make the difference in 5/1 bet builder
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Man Utd lost to a newly promoted team on the opening day for the first time in the Premier League
Ipswich defeated Sunderland 2-1 on their top-flight return
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Man Utd welcome Ipswich to Old Trafford with the two teams having begun the Premier League season in contrasting fashion.
The Red Devils suffered a 2-0 loss to newly promoted Hull, whereas Town sealed an impressive 2-1 victory over Sunderland.
Can Michael Carrick lead United to their first league win of the season, or will Ipswich win at Old Trafford for the first time since 1984?
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Team news
Carrick will be missing Tom Heaton, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte due to injury, while Amad Diallo also misses out.
New signing Carlos Baleba will also have to wait to make his debut after picking up an injury in pre-season.
Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo could start after coming off the bench against the Tigers.
Injured duo Azor Matusiwa and Florentino Luis are unavailable for Town boss Gary O'Neil and he is likely to make several changes for this game following the midweek EFL Cup victory over Leicester City.
Jack Clarke should start after scoring the winner against Sunderland last week and securing his future at Portman Road for this season.
The stats
These two sides have faced each other on just seven occasions since the turn of the century. United have won five of those games, while Ipswich have failed to win any, securing two draws in that period.
The Tractor Boys last defeated United in September 1994, winning 3-2, but few months later, United claimed a 9-0 victory over Town.
Both teams have scored in the previous two meetings.
Ipswich have won their opening two games of the season, with both teams scoring in both matches.
Rashford has scored just once against Ipswich during his time with United, but netted 14 times while on loan at Barcelona last season.
The 2022/23 season was the last time United lost their opening two Premier League matches.
Ipswich last won their first two Premier League games of a season back in 1993/94.
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Prediction
The United faithful will be hoping that loss to Hull was a one-off, especially with tougher tasks to come.
A home game against anther newly promoted side should offer the perfect remedy to that defeat, but Carrick will have to guard against complacency.
Victory here on Sunday will give the United squad a massive lift, but another defeat would increase the pressure on the manager.
O'Neil knows his side have a free hit at Old Trafford, but there is no doubt Ipswich can run their hosts close this weekend.
There will be goals in this clash and the Red Devils should be able to come out the victors.
Keep an eye on Rashford, who can take full advantage of his first start for United since December 2024.
Score prediction: Man Utd 3-1 Ipswich
