Ipswich vs Liverpool Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Portman Road hosts a fascinating Premier League clash on 4 September 2026 as newly established top-flight side Ipswich welcome Liverpool. With both teams still searching for consistency in the early rounds of the campaign, this fixture offers a key indicator of where they stand competitively and what to expect from Ipswich vs Liverpool predictions this season.

Ipswich come into Matchday 3 with three points from their opening two games, sitting 12th after one win and one defeat. They have shown attacking promise but also defensive vulnerability, scoring four and conceding six. Liverpool, 13th with two points from two draws, remain unbeaten but have yet to translate their possession and attacking quality into a first league win.

Recent head-to-head meetings have been one-sided in Liverpool’s favour, but Ipswich’s energetic start and strong creative output from players like Julio Enciso and Abdul Fatawu suggest this could be a more competitive contest. With both sides averaging two goals scored per game so far, Ipswich vs Liverpool betting tips are likely to focus heavily on goals markets as well as the visitors’ strong double-chance profile.

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 won both league meetings in 2024: 2-0 at Portman Road on 17 August 2024 and 4-1 at Anfield on 25 January 2025.
• Across their 2026 Premier League statistics so far, both Ipswich and Liverpool average 2.0 goals scored per game, while neither has kept a clean sheet.

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 table, there is little to separate these sides on paper. Ipswich’s three points from two games come from one win and one defeat, with a goal difference of -2. Liverpool, with two draws, sit just behind with a neutral goal difference. Both sides have been involved in open matches, each scoring four times in their opening two fixtures.

The key difference lies in defensive stability. Ipswich have conceded six goals across two matches, including a heavy away loss, while Liverpool have allowed four. Ipswich’s home record is positive so far (a 2-1 win), whereas Liverpool have drawn both home and away. With neither team registering a clean sheet yet, the standings context points towards a game where both attacks are likely to get chances, but Liverpool’s slightly tighter defence and superior squad depth give them the edge.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Key Matchups

J. Enciso vs C. Gakpo

Julio Enciso has quickly become Ipswich’s creative hub. In two Premier League appearances (both starts, 161 minutes), he has provided 2 assists, underlining his importance between the lines. He has attempted 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 successes highlight his ability to progress the ball and commit defenders, while drawing 4 fouls.

Cody Gakpo, meanwhile, has been Liverpool’s standout attacking midfielder so far. In 2 appearances (161 minutes), he has 1 goal and 1 assist, 3 shots (1 on target), and 51 passes with 5 key passes at 78% accuracy. Defensively, he has 3 tackles and 4 interceptions, plus 21 duels with 8 won. This matchup pits Enciso’s playmaking and dribbling against Gakpo’s all-round threat. If Enciso can find pockets behind Liverpool’s midfield, Ipswich will create, but Gakpo’s ability to arrive in the box and link play could tilt the game towards the visitors.

Emersonn vs Víctor Muñoz

Emersonn offers Ipswich a direct goal threat from the front line. Across 2 starts and 111 minutes, he has scored 1 goal from 3 shots (2 on target). He has made 13 passes with 3 key passes at 76% accuracy, showing he can both finish and create. His 18 duels with 8 won and 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts underline his physical presence and efficiency in one-on-one situations.

Víctor Muñoz has been one of Liverpool’s most effective forwards. In 2 appearances (1 start, 117 minutes), he has 1 goal, 1 yellow card, and has drawn 4 fouls while committing 4. With 3 shots (1 on target), 26 passes at 76% accuracy, and 1 key pass, he contributes in the final third, but also works hard defensively with 2 tackles, 1 block, and 3 interceptions. His 18 duels (7 won) and 5 dribbles attempted show a high-involvement profile. The duel between Emersonn’s movement and Muñoz’s work rate and pressing could be decisive in transitions on both flanks.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent Premier League meetings between Ipswich and Liverpool have been dominated by the Merseyside club, both home and away. Ipswich will be eager to show they have closed the gap in quality, 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 high-tempo contest with chances at both ends. Ipswich’s early-season profile is that of an open, attacking side: 4 goals scored and 6 conceded in 2 matches, averaging 2.0 goals for and 3.0 against. Liverpool mirror the attacking output with 4 goals in 2 games (2.0 per match) but are slightly more controlled defensively at 2.0 conceded per game.

Prediction metrics give Liverpool a clear edge in terms of result security. The win probabilities point to only a 10% chance for an Ipswich win, with both the draw and Liverpool victory rated at 45% each. That aligns with the “win or draw” expectation for Liverpool and a recommendation towards a double chance in their favour. Comparison indices also lean towards the visitors overall, despite Ipswich’s slightly better recent-form index; Liverpool hold the advantage in defensive metrics and total strength.

Ipswich’s home crowd and creative talents like Enciso, Emersonn and Abdul Fatawu mean they are capable of breaching Liverpool’s back line, particularly as Liverpool have yet to keep a clean sheet. However, Liverpool’s attacking depth — with Gakpo, Víctor Muñoz and Florian Wirtz all contributing goals or assists already — suggests they have enough quality to eventually break Ipswich down, especially in the second half where Liverpool have scored a significant share of their goals.

Predicted Score: Ipswich 1-2 Liverpool

Ipswich Recent Form

Ipswich’s recent form in the Premier League can be described as mixed but promising. They have one win and one defeat from two matches, reflecting an ability to score (4 goals) but also a tendency to concede heavily away from home (6 goals against overall). At Portman Road, they have started positively with a 2-1 victory, showing resilience and attacking intent.

Liverpool Recent Form

Liverpool’s recent form is steady but unspectacular, with two draws from two Premier League games. They remain unbeaten, scoring 4 and conceding 4, and have shown they can respond in matches but have not yet converted performances into wins. Their balanced goal record suggests they are competitive in every game, though they are still searching for the clinical edge to secure three points.

Ipswich Possible Starting Lineup

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

Ipswich’s squad list and early-season statistics point towards a 4-2-3-1 setup, which they have used in their opening fixtures. Enciso is likely to operate as a central creative midfielder, with Fatawu offering width and dribbling threat from wide areas. Emersonn and Akpom provide goal threat up front, while Florentino and A. Matusiwa can anchor midfield. With no injury data provided, Kieran McKenna appears to have a near-full attacking complement, allowing Ipswich to press high and attack aggressively, though this can leave their defence exposed against Liverpool’s pace and movement.

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; Forward: A. Isak or Víctor Muñoz.

Liverpool have also lined up in a 4-2-3-1 structure this season. Van Dijk and Araújo provide aerial strength and passing from the back, while Kerkez and Gomez (or Frimpong/Tsimikas) offer width. In midfield, Endo and Mac Allister can control tempo, with Gravenberch, Wirtz and Gakpo supplying creativity and late runs into the box. Up front, Isak’s presence or a more fluid role for Víctor Muñoz gives Liverpool flexibility. The depth shown in the squad list suggests Liverpool can rotate without a major drop in quality, an important factor late in games.

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 betting angles stand out from this matchup:

• Result Tip: Back Liverpool to win. The probability model gives Ipswich only around a 10% chance of victory, with Liverpool and the draw each at 45%. Combined with Liverpool’s unbeaten start and their 100% winning record against Ipswich in the last two meetings (2-0 and 4-1), the away win is well supported. The away odds range from 1.57 to 1.68 across bookmakers, implying an approximate winning probability between 59.5% (1/1.68) and 63.7% (1/1.57), which is higher than the raw prediction percentages and suggests the market strongly favours Liverpool.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Both teams average 2.0 goals scored per game and neither has kept a clean sheet in 2026 Premier League action. Ipswich’s games have seen 10 total goals in 2 matches, Liverpool’s 8 in 2. With previous head-to-head scores of 2-0 and 4-1, the trend strongly supports at least two goals. While specific over/under odds are not listed, this market is likely to be heavily favoured and a strong candidate for inclusion in accumulators.
• Value Tip: Liverpool to win and both teams to score (BTTS Yes). Ipswich have scored in both of their matches and boast in-form attackers like Emersonn (1 goal) and C. Akpom (1 goal), plus creative support from Enciso (2 assists) and Fatawu (1 assist). Liverpool’s defence has conceded in both games (4 goals against) and faces an Ipswich side strong at home. With the away win priced between 1.57 and 1.68, combining it with BTTS is likely to produce a more attractive price, offering value given Ipswich’s attacking numbers and Liverpool’s superior firepower.

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