Get the Ipswich vs Liverpool confirmed lineups, team news, and match prediction ahead of the Premier League clash, alongside key betting odds and insights.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 4 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Portman Road |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Ipswich vs Liverpool have been confirmed ahead of kick-off at Portman Road.
Ipswich Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Kjell Scherpen, Dara O'Shea, Issa Diop, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Sasa Lukic, Exequiel Palacios, Abdul Fatawu, Julio Enciso, Daizen Maeda, Emersonn
Substitutes: Abdoul Ouattara, Christian Walton, Marcelino Núñez, Kasey McAteer, Jack Clarke, Zian Flemming, Florentino, Cédric Kipré, Darnell Furlong
Liverpool Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Alisson Becker, Ronald Araujo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Víctor Muñoz, Alexander Isak
Substitutes: Ryan Gravenberch, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Bradley Barcola, Lewis Koumas, Kostas Tsimikas, Trey Nyoni, Wataru Endo, Rio Ngumoha
Ipswich vs Liverpool Immediate Reaction
Ipswich
Ipswich line up in a 4-2-3-1 system with Emersonn leading the attack as the lone centre-forward. Julio Enciso operates in the central attacking midfield position flanked by Abdul Fatawu and Daizen Maeda, while Sasa Lukic and Exequiel Palacios form the defensive midfield double pivot.
Liverpool
Liverpool also set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Alexander Isak starting as the spearhead in attack. Florian Wirtz pulls the strings from the number 10 role supported by Cody Gakpo and Víctor Muñoz out wide, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai anchor the midfield.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive bet builder for this fixture backs Liverpool to win alongside Alexander Isak to score anytime. We are also backing both teams to score during the 90 minutes, with Sasa Lukic tipped to be shown a card in midfield.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Liverpool enter this clash as favourites given their depth and quality across the pitch, particularly with a potent attacking unit led by Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Ipswich possess enough threat on the break to find the net at Portman Road, but the visitors should have sufficient firepower to secure the win.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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