Liam Delap has been easily Ipswich’s standout attacking threat this season, averaging 1.92 shots per game and hitting 0.96 on target. He’s taken a shot on target in 5 of his last 6 league matches.

With United conceding 4.3 shots on target per game, Delap is likely to get opportunities to test the goalkeeper, especially given United’s defensive personnel struggles and their lacklustre form.

Delap is one of the highest fouling players in the league. He averages 2.24 fouls per game and has been booked a notable 8 times this season, showcasing his aggressive playing style. He has committed 7 fouls over his last 2 league matches.

United tend to win around 10 fouls per match, with many of those being drawn by their defensive midfielders and defenders – players who will likely be up against Delap here.

Man United are averaging 2.31 cards per match in the Premier League this year. They have a tendency to commit fouls as a means to disrupt the opposition’s flow, averaging 11 fouls a game as a team. United have received 3 cards in each of their last 2 home league matches.

This, coupled with Ipswich’s aggressive play style (averaging 11.8 fouls per game), means this match could turn into a scrappy affair, which will frustrate United and their home support.

Both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities have been evident throughout the season, with United conceding an average of 1.42 goals per game, which actually rises to 1.72 at home. The visitors concede 2.08 per game (the third-highest in the league).

Ipswich have still averaged just about a goal a game and with United’s form and injury woes, they’ll like their chances on Wednesday. United are likely to score here given how poor Ipswich have been at the back, the hosts are averaging 1.3 goals per game at Old Trafford.

Leif Davis has been a regular starter for Ipswich, playing nearly every minute this season. He wins 1.16 fouls per match and was fouled 4 times v Tottenham last time out.

With United averaging 11 fouls per game, Davis is likely to be a target for fouls, especially considering his key role in quick transitions from defence into counter-attacking moves.

Omari Hutchinson has been a key attacking figure for Ipswich, averaging 1.4 shots per game. He also takes many of Ipswich’s free kicks and has 5 goal contributions in the Premier League this season, Hutchinson scored and fired off 4 shots against Tottenham at the weekend.

United concede a high volume of shots, 11.3 per game, so there will be ample opportunity for Hutchinson to fire off a few shots at goal.

Man United average 5.19 corners per game this season but have the potential to win more here, especially against a team like Ipswich who have conceded 6.69 corners per game on average. Interestingly, this average has gone up as the season has progressed, with Ipswich adopting a different tactical system that has allowed opponents more possession.

With United likely to dominate and attack the flanks, they should earn plenty of corners in this match.

Ipswich are likely to be the more aggressive team in this match. They have it all to play for and average 2.5 cards per game. Ipswich have won the card count in their last 2 matches (picking up 7 cards over these matches).

Ipswich commit more fouls than United on average and also tend to have much less of the ball, increasing time to commit fouls and rack up cards. This match could see cards for both teams, but Ipswich appear more likely to receive the lions share of bookings.