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Ipswich vs Liverpool Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 04-09-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Ipswich 1-2 Liverpool
IpswichDrawLiverpool
Over 2.5 goalsYes (63%)
Both teams to scoreYes (59%)
On September 4, 2026, Ipswich Town will face Liverpool in the Premier League — Regular Season - 3 at Portman Road. This fixture features two sides with contrasting early-season performances and ambitions as they look to secure critical points.
Team form
Ipswich
Ipswich Town currently sits twelfth in the league standings with 3 points from two matches. Their most recent game saw them suffer a comprehensive 2-5 defeat against Manchester United. However, prior to that, they enjoyed solid victories at home against Leicester and Sunderland, scoring a total of 5 goals while conceding 2 in those matches. Overall, their attacking form has been encouraged by a scoring average of 2.8 goals in their last five outings, although their defensive frailties were exposed against Manchester United, leading to an average of 1.8 goals conceded across those fixtures.
Liverpool
Liverpool, now at thirteenth, arrives at Portman Road with 2 points garnered from two matches. Their form has been inconsistent, drawing their last three games, including a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest and a similar draw against Newcastle. Their recent scoring rate has been concerning, considering the club's attacking pedigree, managing only a total of 1.5 goals per match in their last four appearances. Defensively, they have also been suspect, conceding an average of 1.8 goals in those matches reflecting difficulty in sealing wins despite controlling ball possession.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head history favours Liverpool, who triumphed in the last two encounters. The first meeting on January 25, 2025, ended in a 4-1 victory for Liverpool. In their previous encounter on August 17, 2024, Ipswich faced Liverpool at home, resulting in a 0-2 defeat. This trend may weigh on Ipswich as they prepare to strengthen their position.
Key factors
One critical factor for Ipswich will be their ability to continue scoring while bolstering their defense after a heavy loss. Their tactical setup under coach Gary O'Neil has displayed vulnerability, necessitating sharp applications in forming stable defensive alignments. Liverpool's face-off with Andoni Iraola at the helm centres on producing goals from possession retention and breaking down defensive structures they encounter. Adequate finishing and defensive acumen will be tactical glimpses to observe in the match.
Prediction
Anticipation leans toward Liverpool being the stronger side given their recent form signs, experience, and tactics, albeit they're not in peak winning trim. The expected goals forecast highlights Liverpool's average strike-rate graphing them in a favourable light against Ipswich. These elements show that while scoring may be anticipated, Liverpool's challenges have opened prospects for Ipswich to counter in front of home fans, yet Liverpool remains predicted to secure an away win.
Liverpool is my confidently suggested winner, aligning with the predictions driven by form and statistical data.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 |  Hull City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  Brentford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Newcastle | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  Everton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |  Leeds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |  Brighton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Manchester United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Ipswich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 |  Bournemouth | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 |  Fulham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Coventry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 |  Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 |  Tottenham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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