Ipswich host Liverpool at Portman Road, aiming to make it two wins from two at home, while Liverpool search for their first three points of the season.
Liverpool travel to Portman Road on Friday night looking for their first Premier League victory of the season, with Andoni Iraola's side having been held to 2-2 draws by Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in their opening two matches. Ipswich, meanwhile, have taken three points from their first two games following victory over Sunderland before a 5-2 defeat to Manchester United, leaving Gary O'Neil's newly promoted side with plenty to prove against the Merseyside club.
Alexander Isak's first goal of the season may have calmed some nerves in Liverpool attack, while Dominik Szoboszlai continues to demonstrate his ability to contribute from a variety of positions. Julio Enciso, meanwhile, represents one of Ipswich's biggest attacking threats and is coming into this contest as one of the players most likely to test a Liverpool defence that has conceded four goals across its opening two league games.
Who is the Favourite to Win in Ipswich vs Liverpool?
Liverpool are strong favourites to win at Portman Road, priced at 8/13 in the match-winner market. The draw is available at 7/2, while Ipswich are out at 9/2 despite their promising start to the season.
Liverpool are the clear favourites to win. Based on current market odds, their implied win probability sits around 62%, with Ipswich roughly 18% and the draw about 20%.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Best Betting Tip
Best Bet: Alexander Isak - Anytime Goalscorer
Stake: 1pt
Best Odds: 23/20 (Coral)
Alexander Isak has managed Anytime Goalscorer in 2 of his last 5 games, and tomorrow's trip to Ipswich gives Liverpool's number nine another opportunity to get his Premier League account up and running.
His last Premier League goal away from home came at Spurs in December 2025, with injuries subsequently disrupting his rhythm and limiting his opportunities. Now fit and set to lead the Liverpool attack in the absence of Hugo Ekitike, Isak will be looking to rediscover the form that made him such a prolific scorer during his time at Newcastle, where he registered 44 goals in 64 games.
His quality is not up for debate, and his performances at the World Cup only reinforced that. Isak contributed one goal and three assists across four matches, while recording six of seven shots on target, highlighting the quality and efficiency of his finishing when fully fit.
There are also encouraging signs in his early Liverpool numbers. Isak has recorded at least one shot on target in each of his last five starts for the Reds, with his shot-on-target count reading 1, 2, 1, 1, 1. While that does not yet point towards a huge volume of attempts, the consistency of getting efforts on target gives him a solid platform to find the net.
With Liverpool expected to control possession and Isak operating as the focal point of the attack, this looks like a favourable opportunity for the Swede to end his wait for a Premier League goal away from home.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Bet Builder Tip
Our Bet Builder Tip includes the following lefs for the Ipswich vs Liverpool game:
- Alexander Isak - Anytime Goalscorer
- Dominik Szoboszlai Over 1.5 - Shots On Target
- Julio Enciso Over 1.5 - Shots
Best Odds: 14/1 (Coral)
As low as 7/1 at Sky Bet and 9/1 at bet365
The first leg is Isak to score, with Liverpool's number nine expected to lead the line once again as Iraola searches for his first league win. The visitors have scored four times across their opening two Premier League games, and the attacking quality available to Liverpool should eventually tell against an Ipswich defence that conceded five last time out.
The second leg backs Dominik Szoboszlai for over 1.5 shots on target, which is an ambitious line but one that reflects his increasingly important role in Liverpool's attack. Szoboszlai has already shown his willingness to shoot from midfield and has become one of Liverpool's most trusted players, with his versatility particularly valuable given the current injury situation. The Hungarian has also been directly involved in Liverpool's attacking output early in the campaign and regularly takes charge of set-piece duties.
Szoboszlai has recorded 0, 1, 1, 1 and 1 shots on target in his last five Premier League games, meaning he has hit at least once in each of those five appearances. With his shooting volume, attacking role and responsibility from set pieces all working in his favour, there is a good chance to back him to get multiple shots on target against Ipswich.
The final leg is Julio Enciso over 1.5 shots, with the Ipswich attacker likely to be central to whatever threat the hosts can generate. Enciso has already registered two assists this season and is expected to operate in the attacking midfield areas where he can receive possession facing Liverpool's back line. His close control and willingness to shoot make two attempts a realistic target, particularly if Ipswich are able to threaten Liverpool in transition.
Enciso's recent shot volume also makes the line appealing, with the Paraguayan recording 3, 3, 0, 3, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2 and 9 shots across his last 10 matches. He has therefore registered at least two shots in eight of those 10 games, including three or more in four, highlighting his willingness to test the opposition whenever he gets into dangerous areas.
Match Prediction: Ipswich 1-3 Liverpool
Ipswich vs Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Scherpen; O’Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Nunez, Lukic; Fatawu, Enciso, Maeda; Akpom.
Akpom is expected to lead the line after Emersonn picked up a concern, while Florentino and Azor Matusiwa are also doubts and Jaden Philogene is ruled out.
Liverpool
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Munoz, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
There remains scope for MacAllister to start in midfield instead of Gravenberch, but the rest of the side looks relatively settled, with Bradley, Gomez, Leoni, Jaros and Ekitike among Liverpool’s absentees.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Player Bet
Best Bet: Julio Enciso - Over 2.5 Shots
Stake: 1pt
Best Odds: 23/20 (William Hill)
Only three teams have conceded more xG than Liverpool in the Premier League after GW2.
- 5.86 - Everton
- 5.51 - Ipswich
- 4.82 - on Aston Villa
- 4.53 - Liverpool
His two assists demonstrate that he is not simply a volume shooter, but the underlying opportunity should still be there for him to get attempts away. Enciso has recorded 3, 3, 0, 3, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2 and 9 shots in his last 10 matches, clearing the 2.5 line in four of those outings, including three of his last five. With Ipswich likely to spend spells defending deep before looking to transition, his ability to carry the ball forward and shoot from range becomes particularly important.
There is also reason to believe Liverpool can be vulnerable when Ipswich do manage to break through their defensive structure.
The matchup therefore looks well suited to his profile. Liverpool's possession should force Ipswich to rely on transitions, while the Reds' early defensive numbers suggest those transitions could produce genuine opportunities rather than simply speculative attacks.
