- Full Time
- 90 + 1'L. Koumas on for F. Wirtz
- 84'T. Nyoni on for A. Mac Allister
- K. McAteer on for A. Fatawu79'
- A. Ouattara on for E. Palacios78'
- 69'D. Szoboszlai No penalty
- Z. Flemming on for Emersonn66'
- J. Clarke on for D. Maeda66'
- 64'B. Barcola on for Víctor Muñoz
- 64'R. Gravenberch on for A. Isak
- 57'M. Kerkez
- 52'J. Jacquet
- Half Time
- J. Enciso41'
- 10'A. Mac Allister
- 9'A. Isak
- 6'A. Isak
- Kick Off
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Alexander Isak2
- 1
Julio Enciso6 - 2Dominik Szoboszlai3
- 3Florian Wirtz2
- 1Cody Gakpo3
- 2Virgil van Dijk3
- 3Abdul Fatawu2
- 1Cody Gakpo2
- 1Cody Gakpo3
- 2Julio Enciso2
- 3Florian Wirtz2
- 1Virgil van Dijk85
- 2Jérémy Jacquet67
- 3Sasa Lukic61
- 1Florian Wirtz3
- 2Cody Gakpo3
- 3Alexander Isak2
- 1Julio Enciso2
- 2Exequiel Palacios2
- 3Abdul Fatawu1
Ipswich vs Liverpool opens Premier League Gameweek 3 at Portman Road on Friday, with the visitors strong favourites.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Premier League clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy is with Liverpool, whose quality should tell against a struggling Ipswich.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool to win and over 3.5 goals | 11/5 | Liverpool have won both previous league meetings with Ipswich, 4-1 at Anfield and 2-0 at Portman Road, scoring six goals across the two. The win side of this looks solid given that class gap and Ipswich’s current leakiness: the hosts have conceded six goals in just two games this season, three per game, while Liverpool arrive with Isak already among the goals. On totals, both defences have been open early doors, with Liverpool shipping four in two themselves, and the last Anfield meeting alone produced five goals. |
| Alexander Isak to score anytime, Sasa Lukic to be booked and Virgil Van Dijk over 0.5 fouls committed | 15/2 | Two of these three legs are strongly backed. Isak has already opened his Liverpool account with a goal in his opening two starts, and he faces an Ipswich defence that has conceded six in two, with Liverpool having put four and two past them in the previous meetings. Lukic is the standout: a combative defensive midfielder who collected nine yellows in 29 games last season alongside 53 fouls, roughly one booking every three games and part of a long career card record, and he has already been booked for Ipswich this term. |
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How Ipswich Town go into the game
Ipswich were beaten 5-2 at Manchester United last time out, a chastening result that exposed their defensive frailties. Portman Road will demand a response.
Newly promoted, Ipswich know survival is the aim and will need to be far tighter. Home form is crucial, but this is a daunting fixture.
How Liverpool go into the game
Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest last time out, a rare dropped point at Anfield. They travel to Suffolk looking to respond.
The Reds have the quality to win anywhere and should have too much for Ipswich. A return to winning ways is expected.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/01/25 | Liverpool | 4-1 | Ipswich |
| 17/08/24 | Ipswich | 0-2 | Liverpool |
Liverpool won both meetings during Ipswich’s 2024/25 Premier League season, scoring six goals to one.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool stats to look out for
Both sides have scored four times in their opening two league games, but the underlying numbers are a long way apart.
| 2026/27, opening two league games | Ipswich | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 4 | 4 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.46 | 4.44 |
| Shots | 19 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 30.8% | 43.8% |
| Chances created | 18 | 25 |
| Touches in the opposition box | 34 | 57 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
Liverpool have taken more than twice as many shots as their hosts and worked the ball into the box 57 times to 34. The process behind their four goals is sound.
Ipswich cannot say the same. Four goals from 2.46 xG is an overperformance of more than a goal and a half, and finishing at that rate is not a base to rely on against a side of this quality. Three big chances missed points to waste on top of it.
The number to watch at Portman Road is Ipswich’s shot volume. Nineteen attempts in two games will not be enough if Liverpool keep creating at their current rate.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool to win | 8/15 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Class gap, title contenders. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Liverpool attack, Ipswich leaky. |
| Liverpool -1 handicap | 5/6 | ⭐⭐ | Backed to win by two or more. |
| Both teams to score | 4/7 | ⭐⭐ | Ipswich will have moments. |
| Ipswich 1-3 Liverpool | 11/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool score prediction
Ipswich will battle at home, but Liverpool have far too much quality. Expect the Reds to win with something to spare. Score prediction: Ipswich Town 1-3 Liverpool.
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