Ipswich vs Liverpool Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds for Friday, September 4th

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Ipswich host Liverpool at Portman Road on Friday, and our Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction leans heavily toward the visitors, who arrive as clear favorites in a game that projects toward goals.

Ipswich have made a mixed start back in the top flight, beating Sunderland on the opening day before getting hammered 5-2 at Manchester United last weekend.

Liverpool have yet to find top gear, opening the season with back-to-back 2-2 ties against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest as they hunt their first win.

History points one way. Liverpool are undefeated in their last six games against Ipswich in all competitions, and the head-to-head record stands at four away wins and two ties.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Recent Results

Ipswich came out of the gate strong, grabbing a 2-1 home win over Sunderland thanks to a 90th-minute game-winner, before the wheels came off in a 5-2 defeat at Manchester United. They have scored three but shipped six across their first two games, and their defense remains the clear weak spot as they chase a shock result here.

Liverpool have drawn their last three games in the Premier League, salvaging a 2-2 tie at Newcastle United with a late Dominik Szoboszlai equalizer before another 2-2 stalemate with Nottingham Forest. The attack is humming even if the wins are not coming, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz leading a group that keeps creating chances in bunches.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Ipswich: J. Philogene (Injured/out), A. Matusiwa (Injured/doubtful), Florentino (Injured/doubtful), J. Taylor (Injured/doubtful), J. Enciso (Injured/doubtful), Emersonn (Injured/doubtful)

Liverpool: H. Ekitiké (Injured/out), G. Leoni (Injured/out), C. Bradley (Injured/out), F. Chiesa (Injured/doubtful), J. Gomez (Injured/doubtful)

Ipswich

Ipswich are sweating on the fitness of striker Emersonn after he picked up an injury at Old Trafford, while Florentino Luis (calf), Azor Matusiwa (thigh), Jack Taylor (knee) and Jaden Philogene (ankle) all remain sidelined or doubtful. Exequiel Palacios is pushing to make his first start for the club.

Liverpool

Bradley Barcola could make his Liverpool debut but is likely to start on the bench, having not played since the World Cup. Victor Munez is set to keep his place on the left after his stunner last weekend. Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa could both return from muscle injuries, while Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Hugo Ekitike are still months away.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Predicted Lineup

Ipswich

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Scherpen; O'Shea, Greaves, Diop, Davis; Lukic, Núñez; Fatawu, Enciso, Maeda; Emersonn

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Becker; Frimpong, van Dijk, Jacquet, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Gakpo, Wirtz, Muñoz; Isak

Ipswich vs Liverpool Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of Ipswich's last 12 games in the Premier League.
• Ipswich have failed to win 19 of their last 21 games in the Premier League.
• Ipswich have conceded at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 games in the Premier League.
• Liverpool piled up 27 total shots and 36 touches inside the opponent's box in their opening 2-2 tie with Newcastle United.
• Ipswich have managed just one clean sheet across their previous 36 Premier League games.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a comfortable Liverpool road win, with the visitors carrying a 61% implied probability in the moneyline and the projection pointing to a 2-0 or 3-1 type scoreline. Ipswich can find the net against a shaky visiting back line, but their leaky defense should hand Isak and company the edge over 90 minutes.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score - Yes in Ipswich Town vs Liverpool in the Both Teams To Score market. With the AI projecting a 57% probability of both sides getting on the scoresheet, and Ipswich giving up at least two goals in eight of their last ten Premier League outings, Liverpool's firepower should expose that leaky backline while the Tractor Boys nick one at the other end.

Over 2.5 Goals in Total Goals Over/Under in the goals market. The projection has this game finishing with over three total goals, and Ipswich's track record of high-scoring affairs — 10 of 12 in the top flight this season clearing the 2.5-goal line — makes the over a natural fit at Portman Road.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Same Game Parlay

Our Ipswich vs Liverpool Same Game Parlay picks stack four legs: Liverpool on the moneyline, Alexander Isak to score anytime, both teams to score, and Sasa Lukic to be shown a card.

Liverpool are undefeated in six straight games against Ipswich in all competitions, while Ipswich have gone winless in 19 of 21 top-flight outings, making the visitors the clear moneyline call.

Isak spearheads the Liverpool attack against an Ipswich back line that has conceded at least two goals in eight of its last 10 games in the top flight, so anytime goalscorer looks a strong angle.

With 10 of Ipswich's 12 Premier League games going over 2.5 goals, and the home side capable of getting on the board, both teams to score fits the profile neatly.

Lukic operates in central midfield, where the tackles come thick and fast, and the referee's card is always in play against a possession-heavy Liverpool side that draws fouls.

This Same Game Parlay tops out at +1000 at the best available price and dips as low as +831 at the short end of the market. That's a difference in potential winnings of $17 from best to worst price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Talking Points

Deadline day reshaped both squads, with Ipswich landing attacking midfielder Zian Flemming from Burnley and Liverpool bringing in winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool have scored four and conceded four across their first two games, so the finishing is there but the defending needs tightening. For Ipswich, the defensive numbers are stark: a leaky back line that shipped at least two goals in eight of the previous ten top-flight outings and a solitary clean sheet across 36 Premier League games. Against an attack featuring Isak and Wirtz, keeping this one tight looks a tall order, and that gap is exactly why the visitors sit as heavy favorites.

Ipswich vs Liverpool Predictions FAQs

When is the Ipswich vs Liverpool game?

The Ipswich vs Liverpool English Premier League game takes place on Friday, September 4, 2026, with kickoff at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT.

Where is the Ipswich vs Liverpool game being played?

The Ipswich vs Liverpool game will be played at Portman Road.

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