Ipswich vs Liverpool Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Ipswich welcome Liverpool to Portman Road on 4 September 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 3, with both sides looking to shape the early direction of their campaign. The newly established hosts have already shown they can score at this level, while Liverpool arrive unbeaten but still searching for their first league win of the season.

After two rounds, Ipswich sit 12th with 3 points, having won one and lost one, scoring 4 and conceding 6. Liverpool are just behind in 13th with 2 points from two draws, scoring and conceding 4. Early-season Premier League predictions around this fixture focus on whether Ipswich’s attacking bravery can trouble a Liverpool side that has dominated recent head-to-head meetings but has yet to fully convince defensively.

Portman Road will be a key factor; Ipswich have already recorded a home win this season, while Liverpool’s opening away match ended in a draw. With both teams averaging 2 goals scored per game so far and no clean sheets between them, this looks set up as a high-intensity contest that should interest anyone looking for Ipswich vs Liverpool betting tips and value angles.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Key Stats

• Ipswich are 12th with 3 points from 2 matches (1 win, 1 loss), scoring 4 and conceding 6.
• Liverpool have won both of the last two meetings, including a 4-1 home victory on 25 January 2025 in the Premier League.
• In 2026 Premier League statistics, both sides average 2.0 goals scored per match, but Ipswich concede 3.0 per game compared to Liverpool’s 2.0.

Ipswich vs Liverpool — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 12 vs 13
• Points: 3 vs 2
• Goals For: 4 vs 4
• Goals Against: 6 vs 4
• Clean Sheets: 0 vs 0

Despite being a newly promoted side, Ipswich have started competitively: one win and one defeat from two games, with a goal difference of -2. They have been involved in open contests, scoring 4 times but conceding 6, including a heavy 5-2 away loss that inflates their defensive numbers. At home, however, they have a 2-1 victory from their only match so far.

Liverpool’s start has been more controlled but less decisive: two draws leave them just behind Ipswich, with a neutral goal difference (4 scored, 4 conceded). They have yet to lose, but also yet to keep a clean sheet, and their points total of 2 from 2 is below expectations for a side of their stature. With both teams averaging 2 goals scored per match and neither recording a shutout, the standings context points towards another game where attacking quality may outweigh defensive solidity.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Key Matchups

J. Enciso vs C. Gakpo

Julio César Enciso Espínola has quickly become a creative hub for Ipswich. Across 2 Premier League appearances (both starts) and 161 minutes, he has delivered 2 assists, underlining his role as the main chance creator. He has attempted 5 shots (1 on target), completed 47 passes at 85% accuracy, and contributed defensively with 2 tackles and 1 interception. His 11 dribble attempts with 6 successful highlight his ability to carry the ball through lines, while winning 12 of 21 duels shows he can handle the physical side.

For Liverpool, Cody Gakpo has been equally influential. In 2 appearances (2 starts, 161 minutes), he has 1 goal and 1 assist, with 3 shots (1 on target) and 5 key passes from 51 total passes at 78% accuracy. He also works hard without the ball: 3 tackles, 4 interceptions, and involvement in 21 duels (8 won). This matchup pits Ipswich’s primary playmaker against Liverpool’s most productive attacking midfielder; whoever finds more space between the lines could tilt the attacking momentum for their side.

Emersonn vs Víctor Muñoz

Emersonn has been one of Ipswich’s most exciting attacking outlets. In 2 starts and 111 minutes, he has scored 1 goal from 3 shots (2 on target), added 3 key passes from 13 total passes at 76% accuracy, and completed both of his 2 dribble attempts. He has also won 8 of 18 duels, indicating he can both finish and create in the final third.

Víctor Muñoz offers Liverpool a dynamic wide or attacking option. In 2 appearances (1 start, 117 minutes), he has 1 goal from 3 shots (1 on target) and 1 key pass from 26 passes at 76% accuracy. Defensively, he has 2 tackles, 1 block, and 3 interceptions, plus 18 duels (7 won). His ability to win a penalty and draw 4 fouls shows he is a constant nuisance for defenders. The duel between Emersonn’s direct running and Muñoz’s two-way contribution could be decisive in transition phases on both flanks.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Liverpool have dominated the recent Premier League meetings between these sides, winning both encounters in the 2024 season with a combined scoreline that underlines the gap in experience and quality.

• 25 January 2025: Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich (Premier League)
• 17 August 2024: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool (Premier League)

Ipswich vs Liverpool Prediction

Early-season form suggests a clash between Ipswich’s high-risk, high-reward style and Liverpool’s more controlled but still vulnerable approach. Ipswich’s league form of one win and one loss, combined with 2.0 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per match, points to an open game. Their goals have been spread across different phases, with a notable share coming between 16–30 and 76–90 minutes, but defensively they have been exposed in the 31–45 and 61–75 windows.

Liverpool’s “DD” form line shows resilience but also a lack of killer instinct so far. They also average 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game, with their attacking output concentrated after half-time (goals mainly between 46–60 and 76–90 minutes). Head-to-head trends clearly favour Liverpool, who have scored 6 and conceded just 1 in the last two meetings. The prediction model gives Ipswich only a 10% chance of victory, with 45% for a draw and 45% for a Liverpool win, and explicitly advises a double chance of draw or Liverpool with over 1.5 goals. That balance, plus Liverpool’s superior squad depth, suggests the visitors should avoid defeat, but Ipswich’s attacking output at home makes a draw a live possibility.

Predicted Score: Ipswich 1-2 Liverpool

Ipswich Recent Form

Ipswich’s recent form in the Premier League can be summarised as mixed but encouraging. With one win and one defeat from two matches, they have shown they can compete offensively, scoring 4 goals at an average of 2.0 per game. However, conceding 6 (3.0 per match) highlights defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in the middle third of each half. At home, they have a 2-1 win from their only outing, suggesting Portman Road can be a positive factor.

Liverpool Recent Form

Liverpool’s recent form is steady but unspectacular, with two draws from two matches. They remain unbeaten, scoring and conceding 4 goals for an average of 2.0 in both directions. Their goals have tended to arrive after the interval, while defensively they have been consistently tested across all phases, conceding in each quarter of the match from 0–75 minutes. The lack of a clean sheet but also absence of a defeat paints a picture of a team still finding balance.

Ipswich Possible Starting Lineup

GK: A. Palmer or D. Button; Defenders: L. Davis, I. Diop, C. Kipré, D. Furlong, J. Greaves; Midfielders: J. Enciso, Florentino, S. Lukić, A. Matusiwa, A. Fatawu, M. Núñez, C. Humphreys; Forwards: Emersonn, C. Akpom, J. Philogene, C. Ogbene, D. Maeda, A. Mehmeti.

Ipswich have consistently used a 4-2-3-1 structure in their early fixtures, as indicated by their tactical statistics. That shape allows J. Enciso to operate as a central creator, with wide threats such as A. Fatawu and Emersonn supporting a central striker like C. Akpom. With no confirmed injury absences listed, the manager has flexibility to rotate among several attacking options, but the core idea should remain a front four built around pace and creativity, accepting defensive risk in order to threaten Liverpool’s back line.

Liverpool Possible Starting Lineup

GK: Alisson Becker or G. Mamardashvili; Defenders: V. van Dijk, R. Araújo, J. Gomez, M. Kerkez, K. Tsimikas, J. Frimpong; Midfielders: A. Mac Allister, W. Endo, R. Gravenberch, F. Wirtz, H. Elliott, D. Szoboszlai; Forwards: C. Gakpo, F. Chiesa, A. Isak, H. Ekitike, Víctor Muñoz.

Liverpool have also lined up in a 4-2-3-1 in both league games so far. That system maximises the creative influence of F. Wirtz and C. Gakpo between the lines, with A. Isak likely to lead the line and wide options such as F. Chiesa or Víctor Muñoz providing width and direct running. At the back, the presence of V. van Dijk alongside options like R. Araújo and J. Gomez should give aerial and physical security, although the lack of clean sheets shows there is still work to do in terms of collective organisation.

Ipswich Team News

No significant absences reported.

Liverpool Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Ipswich:

• None reported.

Liverpool:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Ipswich vs Liverpool

[Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:]

• Result Tip: Back Liverpool to win. The prediction model rates Liverpool with a 45% chance of victory versus just 10% for Ipswich, and they have won the last two head-to-head meetings convincingly (2-0 and 4-1). Market odds on an away win range from 1.57 to 1.68, implying an approximate probability between 59.5% (1 ÷ 1.68 × 100) and 63.7% (1 ÷ 1.57 × 100), confirming Liverpool as strong favourites.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Both teams average 2.0 goals scored per match and have yet to keep a clean sheet (Ipswich concede 3.0 per game, Liverpool 2.0). The prediction advice specifically points to a combination of double chance (draw or Liverpool) and +1.5 goals, underlining the expectation of at least two goals. With neither defence looking watertight, over 1.5 goals is a logical play at typically short but solid odds in this kind of Premier League fixture.
• Value Tip: Liverpool to win and both teams to score (BTTS – Yes). Ipswich have scored in both league matches so far and have attacking threats like Emersonn, C. Akpom and J. Enciso, while Liverpool’s forward line featuring C. Gakpo, A. Isak and Víctor Muñoz should create plenty. Liverpool’s defensive record (4 conceded in 2 games) suggests Ipswich can find a goal even in defeat. With the match-winner odds on Liverpool already short, combining a Liverpool win with BTTS could offer a more attractive price than the straight away win.

Odds are accurate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.