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 narrative 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 win.

After two rounds, Ipswich sit 12th with 3 points from 2 matches, having won one and lost one, and a goal difference of 4-6. Liverpool are just behind in 13th with 2 points, drawing both of their opening fixtures with a 4-4 aggregate scoreline. With Portman Road again the venue – where Liverpool won 2-0 in August 2024 – this clash has clear interest for Premier League predictions and betting tips followers.

Both teams average 2 goals scored per game so far, and neither has kept a clean sheet, suggesting an open contest. For those tracking Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction angles, the early stats hint at goals and a competitive encounter, even if the market still sees the visitors as strong favourites.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Key Stats

• Ipswich are 12th with 3 points from 2 matches (1 win, 1 loss, 4 goals scored, 6 conceded) in the Premier League standings.
• In the last two head-to-head meetings (both in the Premier League in 2024), Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-0 at Portman Road and 4-1 at Anfield.
• 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 across 2 matches.

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)

On raw standings, there is little between the sides: Ipswich have one win and one defeat, while Liverpool have drawn both games. The hosts have been more volatile – scoring and conceding heavily – whereas Liverpool’s profile is of controlled but imperfect performances, with identical 2-2 home and away scorelines.

Ipswich’s goal difference of -2 after two rounds underlines defensive concerns, particularly away from home where they have shipped 5. Liverpool’s zero goal difference (4 scored, 4 conceded) suggests balance but not dominance. With neither side yet to register a clean sheet in the 2026 Premier League season, the statistical backdrop points towards another match where both defences can be got at.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Key Matchups

J. Enciso vs C. Gakpo

Julio César Enciso has quickly become a creative hub for Ipswich. In 2 appearances (both starts, 161 minutes), he has delivered 2 assists, underlining his role as the main chance creator. He has taken 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 successes show he is willing to carry the ball and break lines.

Cody Gakpo, listed as a midfielder for Liverpool, has been equally influential. Across 2 starts and 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, reflecting his work rate in and out of possession. This duel between Enciso’s playmaking for Ipswich and Gakpo’s all-round attacking contribution for Liverpool could tilt the balance in the final third.

Emersonn vs Víctor Muñoz

For Ipswich, Emersonn offers a direct goal threat from the front line. In 2 starts (111 minutes), he has scored 1 goal from 3 shots (2 on target), with 13 passes and 3 key passes at 76% accuracy. He has won 8 of 18 duels and completed both of his attempted dribbles, indicating a forward capable of holding his own physically and creating shooting opportunities.

Víctor Muñoz has been one of Liverpool’s standout attacking contributors so far. In 2 appearances (1 start, 117 minutes), he has 1 goal, 3 shots (1 on target), and 26 passes at 76% accuracy, plus 1 key pass. His defensive work is notable too, with 2 tackles, 1 block and 3 interceptions, and he has drawn 4 fouls. Both Emersonn and Muñoz bring energy and end product, and whichever of them finds more space between the lines could be decisive.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

Recent meetings have been one-sided in Liverpool’s favour, though Ipswich have shown they can be stubborn at Portman Road for long spells.

• 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 clash between an Ipswich side that plays open, high-variance football and a Liverpool team that has yet to fully click but remains structurally strong. Ipswich’s league form reads one win and one loss, with 4 goals scored and 6 conceded in 2 games; Liverpool have drawn both fixtures 2-2, showing resilience but also vulnerability at the back.

The prediction model gives Ipswich only a 10% chance of victory, with the draw and Liverpool win each rated at 45%. Combined with the head-to-head record – Liverpool winning both 2024 meetings by an aggregate of 6-1 – the underlying expectation is that the visitors avoid defeat, but Ipswich’s attacking output means they should not be written off.

Given both sides’ averages of 2.0 goals scored per match and the lack of clean sheets, a match where Liverpool control large spells but still concede chances looks likely. Ipswich’s home comfort and creative threats in Enciso and Emersonn can trouble a Liverpool defence that has conceded in every outing so far.

Predicted Score: Ipswich 1-2 Liverpool

Ipswich Recent Form

Ipswich’s recent form in the Premier League is mixed but encouraging in attack. They have 1 win and 1 loss from 2 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 6. At home they have played 1, won 1, scoring 2 and conceding 1; away they have lost 1, scoring 2 and conceding 5. Their scoring pattern shows a significant share of goals coming between 16–30 minutes and 76–90 minutes, but they have also conceded heavily in the 31–45 and 61–75 minute windows.

Liverpool Recent Form

Liverpool’s recent form is steady but unspectacular, with 2 draws from 2 Premier League fixtures. They have scored 4 and conceded 4 overall, with identical records home and away (1 draw each, 2 goals for and 2 against). Offensively, they tend to come alive after the break, with all their goals so far arriving between 46–60 and 76–90 minutes. Defensively, they have conceded in each quarter of the match, underlining that they are not yet fully watertight.

Ipswich Possible Starting Lineup

Key available players (by position):
Goalkeepers: A. Palmer, D. Button, K. Scherpen, C. Walton, K. van Oevelen.
Defenders: L. Davis, I. Diop, D. Furlong, J. Greaves, C. Kipré, D. O'Shea, A. Ouattara.
Midfielders: J. Enciso, Florentino, C. Humphreys, S. Lukić, A. Matusiwa, M. Núñez, C. Compton, J. Taylor, A. Fatawu, D. Maeda, K. McAteer.
Forwards: C. Akpom, Emersonn, J. Clarke, S. Egeli, A. Mehmeti, C. Ogbene, J. Philogene.

With 4-2-3-1 used in both of their league fixtures according to tournament statistics, Ipswich are likely to stick with that shape. Enciso should operate as the primary creative midfielder, supported by wide threats such as A. Fatawu and Emersonn, while C. Akpom offers impact from the bench with his 1 goal in 69 minutes so far. The main question mark is defensive solidity: no clean sheets yet and a tendency to concede in bursts means the double pivot and back four will be under heavy pressure against Liverpool’s attacking midfielders and forwards.

Liverpool Possible Starting Lineup

Key available players (by position):
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker, H. Davies, G. Mamardashvili, K. Miściur, F. Woodman.
Defenders: R. Araújo, L. Chambers, J. Gomez, J. Jacquet, M. Kerkez, T. Ndiaye, C. Ramsay, K. Tsimikas, V. van Dijk, J. Frimpong.
Midfielders: H. Elliott, W. Endo, R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister, J. McConnell, T. Nyoni, D. Szoboszlai, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo, Víctor Muñoz.
Forwards: F. Chiesa, H. Ekitike, A. Isak, Joshua Abe, L. Koumas, R. Ngumoha, J. Lambie, W. Wright.

Liverpool have also favoured a 4-2-3-1 structure in both Premier League matches this season. Virgil van Dijk should marshal the back line, with creative and ball-carrying quality in midfield from the likes of W. Endo, A. Mac Allister, R. Gravenberch and F. Wirtz. In the final third, C. Gakpo and Víctor Muñoz have been among the most productive, while A. Isak and F. Chiesa provide high-end finishing options. With no clean sheets yet, the balance between attacking ambition and defensive stability will be crucial, especially away from home.

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 markets, grounded in current stats and prices:

• Result Tip: Back Liverpool to win. The prediction model rates Liverpool and the draw equally at 45% each, but the market clearly favours the visitors: away odds range from 1.57 to 1.68, implying roughly a 59.5% to 63.7% chance of a Liverpool victory. Ipswich’s home win is priced between 4.41 and 5.25 (about 19.0% to 22.7% implied probability), reflecting their underdog status and Liverpool’s superior head-to-head record.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Both teams average 2.0 goals scored per game and have yet to keep a clean sheet in 2 matches. Ipswich’s matches have averaged 5.0 total goals, Liverpool’s 4.0. The prediction advice explicitly leans towards “+1.5 goals”, and with both sides’ defensive records, at least two goals looks a strong base play. (Use the closest over 1.5/over 2.0 goals line available with your chosen bookmaker.)
• Value Tip: Liverpool win & both teams to score (or Liverpool to win in a high-scoring game). Ipswich have failed to score in neither of their two 2026 fixtures and boast attacking contributors like Emersonn (1 goal) and Enciso (2 assists). Liverpool’s attack, led by Gakpo (1 goal, 1 assist) and Víctor Muñoz (1 goal), has produced 4 goals in 2 games but conceded in every outing. With the away win priced around 1.57–1.68, combining a Liverpool victory with goals on both sides or a higher goal line could offer a more attractive price than the straight result.

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