Ipswich vs Liverpool Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Portman Road hosts a compelling Premier League clash on 4 September 2026 as newly established top-flight side Ipswich welcome Liverpool in Regular Season - 3. With both teams still searching for consistency, this early-season fixture could shape the trajectory of their campaigns.

Ipswich come into Matchday 3 sitting 12th in the table with 3 points from two games. A home win and an away defeat underline their volatility: they are dangerous going forward but leaky at the back. Liverpool, meanwhile, are 13th with 2 points after drawing both of their opening fixtures. For a club of Liverpool’s stature, another failure to win would heighten early pressure.

From a betting and prediction perspective, this match offers an intriguing blend of narrative and numbers. Recent head-to-head meetings have been one-sided in Liverpool’s favour, but Ipswich’s attacking output so far suggests they can trouble a defence that has yet to keep a clean sheet this season. Punters weighing up Ipswich vs Liverpool predictions will need to balance Liverpool’s superior squad quality and historical dominance against Ipswich’s strong home start and the potential for early-season surprises.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Key Stats

• Ipswich are 12th with 3 points from 2 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 6 in the Premier League standings.
• Liverpool have won both recent Premier League meetings, beating Ipswich 4-1 at Anfield on 25 January 2025 and 2-0 at Portman Road on 17 August 2024.
• Season statistics show Ipswich averaging 2.0 goals scored and 3.0 goals conceded per game, while Liverpool average 2.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match.

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: Ipswich 0, Liverpool 0 (tournament statistics so far)

In the early Premier League standings, there is very little to separate these sides on paper. Ipswich sit just one place above Liverpool, courtesy of a solitary victory, but they also have the worse goal difference at -2 compared to Liverpool’s 0. Ipswich’s matches have been more open, with 10 total goals across their two fixtures, highlighting both attacking ambition and defensive vulnerability.

Liverpool’s two draws suggest a team still finding rhythm. They have matched Ipswich’s four goals scored but have been slightly more solid defensively, conceding four. Both teams have yet to register a clean sheet, and with each averaging 2.0 goals per game, the data points towards another high-event contest at Portman Road.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Key Matchups

J. Enciso vs C. Gakpo

Julio César Enciso has quickly emerged as Ipswich’s creative hub. In two Premier League appearances, he has delivered 2 assists, underlining his importance as the primary chance creator. He has taken 5 shots (1 on target), completed 47 passes at an impressive 85% accuracy, and contributed defensively with 2 tackles and 1 interception. His 11 dribble attempts with 6 successful show he is willing to take on defenders and break lines.

For Liverpool, Cody Gakpo has been the standout attacking midfielder so far. Across 2 appearances and 161 minutes, he has 1 goal and 1 assist, supported by 3 shots (1 on target) and 51 passes with 5 key passes at 78% accuracy. He also works hard off the ball, with 3 tackles and 4 interceptions. The battle between Enciso’s creativity and Gakpo’s all-round threat could tilt the attacking balance; whichever playmaker finds more space between the lines may dictate the tempo and quality of chances created.

Emersonn vs Víctor Muñoz

Emersonn has provided Ipswich with directness and goal threat from the front line. 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. His 18 duels with 8 won show he can hold his own physically, important against a robust Liverpool back line.

Víctor Muñoz has been one of Liverpool’s liveliest attacking outlets. In 2 appearances (1 start) and 117 minutes, he has 1 goal, 3 shots (1 on target), and 1 key pass from 26 passes at 76% accuracy. He is also industrious without the ball, with 2 tackles, 1 block, 3 interceptions, and 18 duels contested (7 won). His ability to press and transition quickly could expose Ipswich’s defensive frailties, particularly given their tendency to concede in clusters.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent history between Ipswich and Liverpool strongly favours the visitors, with Liverpool dominating both encounters in the previous Premier League campaign. Ipswich will be eager to show that their current side is more competitive, especially at Portman Road.

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

Ipswich vs Liverpool Prediction

Stats suggest a closer contest than the market might imply. Ipswich have already shown they can score, averaging 2.0 goals per game, and their home record so far is perfect with a 2-1 win. However, they are conceding 3.0 goals per match, and their defensive numbers are a concern against a Liverpool side that has scored in both of their fixtures and in both recent head-to-head meetings.

The prediction model gives Liverpool a 45% chance of victory, with a 45% probability of a draw and just 10% for an Ipswich win. That aligns with the “win or draw” edge for Liverpool, but it also underlines how live the draw is as an outcome. With both teams yet to keep a clean sheet and both averaging 2.0 goals scored, a high-scoring stalemate or a narrow Liverpool win looks the most plausible scenario.

Predicted Score: Ipswich 1-2 Liverpool

Ipswich Recent Form

Ipswich’s recent form in the Premier League is mixed. They have one win and one defeat from two matches, reflecting a “WL” pattern in their league run. Offensively, they have been productive with 4 goals scored, but 6 conceded underline how open their games have been. Their home outing produced a positive 2-1 result, while a 5-2 away loss highlighted defensive issues, particularly in the middle and later stages of matches.

Liverpool Recent Form

Liverpool’s Premier League form reads as two consecutive draws. They have been difficult to beat but have not yet found the cutting edge to turn dominance into victories. With 4 goals scored and 4 conceded, their matches have been balanced in terms of chances and outcomes. The lack of an early win will be a concern, but the fact they remain unbeaten and are consistently scoring suggests a breakthrough may be close.

Ipswich Possible Starting Lineup

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

Ipswich’s squad profile and early-season statistics point towards a 4-2-3-1 setup, which they have used in both league fixtures. Creative midfielders like J. Enciso and A. Fatawu are likely to operate behind the forwards, providing service and dribbling threat from wide and central areas. C. Akpom and Emersonn, both with 1 goal each so far, should feature prominently in attacking roles. Defensively, experienced options such as I. Diop and C. Kipré will be crucial in trying to contain Liverpool’s varied attacking threats, but the team’s lack of clean sheets underlines the need for better organisation and concentration.

Liverpool Possible Starting Lineup

GK: Alisson Becker; Defenders: V. van Dijk, R. Araújo, M. Kerkez, J. Gomez; Midfielders: W. Endo, A. Mac Allister, R. Gravenberch, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo; Forwards: A. Isak or Víctor Muñoz.

Liverpool have also favoured a 4-2-3-1 structure, and the personnel available suggest a technically strong and physically imposing side. C. Gakpo, with 1 goal and 1 assist, is likely to be central to their attacking build-up, while F. Wirtz offers creativity and ball progression from midfield. R. Gravenberch has contributed an assist and solid passing numbers, and the presence of leaders like V. van Dijk at the back should help steady a defence that has yet to fully tighten up. Víctor Muñoz’s energy and pressing could see him start or play a significant role off the bench.

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 gives Liverpool a 45% chance of victory, compared to 10% for Ipswich. The market strongly agrees, with away odds ranging from 1.57 to 1.68, implying an approximate probability between 59.5% (1 ÷ 1.68 × 100) and 63.7% (1 ÷ 1.57 × 100). Liverpool’s superior squad depth and recent H2H dominance make them the logical favourite, even if the draw (also 45% in the prediction model) remains a live risk.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Both teams average 2.0 goals scored per game and have yet to keep a clean sheet, while the prediction advice explicitly leans towards a “+1.5 goals” scenario. With Ipswich matches featuring 10 total goals across two fixtures and Liverpool’s games producing 8, the probability of at least two goals looks high. Look for over 1.5 goals in the main goals market, which should be priced relatively short but still useful for accumulators.
• Value Tip: Cody Gakpo to score or assist. Gakpo has already recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in 2 appearances, with 5 key passes and 3 shots, and is central to Liverpool’s attacking play. While player-specific odds are not listed here, markets involving Gakpo’s goal contribution often carry more generous prices than the main result lines. Given Ipswich concede an average of 3.0 goals per game and struggle defensively in multiple time windows, backing Gakpo in a goalscorer or goal/assist market offers appealing value relative to his influence on Liverpool’s attack.

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