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Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction

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Kickoff
Fri, Sep 4, 07:00 PM
Round
Regular Season - 3
Venue
Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich
Referee
Darren England, England

Recent form

Ipswich
68Strong

Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +5 goal difference

Liverpool
58Average

Last 5 matches · 1W-3D-1L · +1 goal difference

Our verdict

Strong
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Liverpool or Draw
Confidence75%

BetGenius backs Liverpool or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

Match preview

Ipswich host Liverpool at Portman Road in the third round of the Premier League season, with both sides looking to build early momentum. The hosts sit on three points after opening their campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Sunderland before suffering a high-scoring 5-2 defeat away to Manchester United. Ipswich have displayed sharp attacking verve led by J. Enciso, who has provided two assists, but defensive frailties remain evident having conceded six goals in two outings.

Liverpool arrive following back-to-back 2-2 draws against Newcastle away and Nottingham Forest at home. While they have yet to register their first league victory of the campaign, their attack has operated smoothly, averaging two goals per match with C. Gakpo registering a goal and an assist. However, defensive stability has also eluded the visitors, who are yet to keep a clean sheet across their opening fixtures.

Historically, Liverpool have held the upper hand in this matchup, winning both previous Premier League encounters by 2-0 and 4-1 scorelines. Given the scoring consistency and defensive lapses demonstrated by both teams across the opening weeks, an open and competitive fixture is anticipated.

Key factors

  • Ipswich and Liverpool have both scored two goals in each of their two Premier League matches this season.
  • Neither side has recorded a clean sheet in the league so far, conceding ten goals between them across four combined fixtures.
  • Liverpool won both previous Premier League encounters against Ipswich by scorelines of 2-0 and 4-1.
  • Ipswich suffered a 5-2 defeat at Manchester United in their most recent league outing.
  • Liverpool are unbeaten in the league with two consecutive 2-2 draws against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.

Team news

Ipswich

  • A. MatusiwaInjury
  • J. PhilogeneInjury
  • J. TaylorKnee Injury
  • FlorentinoInactive

Team news last updated Sep 4 (5 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Liverpool

  • C. BradleyKnee Injury
  • F. ChiesaBack Injury
  • H. EkitikeAchilles Tendon Injury
  • W. EndoOff the roster
  • J. GomezInjury
  • G. LeoniKnee Injury

Statistical comparison

Ipswich at home vs Liverpool away
1
Played
1-0-0
W-D-L
Scored /game
Conceded /game
Clean sheets
Failed to score
80%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
100%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%

Key players this season

Ipswich

  • J. Enciso2A

Liverpool

  • A. Isak3G
  • C. Gakpo3A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Table context

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#TeamPGDPts
3Hull CityPromotion - Champions League (League phase)3+37
4ChelseaPromotion - Champions League (League phase)3+16
5BrentfordPromotion - Europa League (League phase)3+35
6Liverpool3+25
7Newcastle3+25
8Everton3+25
9Leeds3+15
11Manchester United3+14
12Sunderland304
13Crystal Palace3-43
14Ipswich3-43
15Bournemouth3-12
16Nottingham Forest3-12
17Aston Villa3-51

Head-to-head

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Ipswich
0
Draws
0
Liverpool
2

Liverpool have won 2 of the last 2 meetings.

  • 2025-01-25Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich
  • 2024-08-17Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool

Our record in Premier League

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4 published markets

Combo BetWON
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Liverpool or Draw
Confidence75%

Liverpool remain unbeaten in the league after two hard-fought 2-2 draws and hold a strong head-to-head record against Ipswich, having won both previous meetings by 2-0 and 4-1 margins. Ipswich bounced back with a home win earlier in the season but conceded five goals in their last league fixture against Manchester United. Backing Liverpool to either secure their first victory or take a point provides a solid, well-supported position.

FeaturedLOST
Market
Combo Bet
Pick
Over 2.5 Goals + Yes
Confidence76%

Over 2.5 Goals — 78% confidence

Both teams have seen significant goal output in the early weeks of the season. Ipswich have averaged two goals scored and three goals conceded per match, with their first two fixtures producing three and seven goals respectively. Liverpool have also averaged two goals scored and two conceded per game, seeing both of their opening matches finish in 2-2 scorelines. With both attacks firing and neither backline keeping a clean sheet, crossing the 2.5 goal threshold has a high probability.

Yes — 76% confidence

Both Ipswich and Liverpool have found the net exactly twice in each of their first two Premier League matches, demonstrating reliable finishing. At the same time, neither club has managed a clean sheet, with Ipswich conceding six total goals and Liverpool conceding four. The attacking form of key contributors like Enciso and Gakpo combined with ongoing defensive vulnerabilities strongly supports both sides getting on the scoresheet.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetLOST
Market
Total Goals
Pick
Over 2.5 Goals
Confidence78%

Both teams have seen significant goal output in the early weeks of the season. Ipswich have averaged two goals scored and three goals conceded per match, with their first two fixtures producing three and seven goals respectively. Liverpool have also averaged two goals scored and two conceded per game, seeing both of their opening matches finish in 2-2 scorelines. With both attacks firing and neither backline keeping a clean sheet, crossing the 2.5 goal threshold has a high probability.

Combo BetLOST
Market
Both Teams to Score
Pick
Yes
Confidence76%

Both Ipswich and Liverpool have found the net exactly twice in each of their first two Premier League matches, demonstrating reliable finishing. At the same time, neither club has managed a clean sheet, with Ipswich conceding six total goals and Liverpool conceding four. The attacking form of key contributors like Enciso and Gakpo combined with ongoing defensive vulnerabilities strongly supports both sides getting on the scoresheet.

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Published September 2, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.