Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 4, 2026
English Premier League
In the 3rd round of the English Premier League, Ipswich will face Liverpool on September 4, 2026. The visitors will be looking to collect as many points as possible.
Ipswich vs Liverpool team news and expert analysis
The Ipswich club recently made a remarkable rise from League One to the Premier League. They failed to establish themselves at the top level, but after dropping back into the Championship, they managed to become one of the leading sides. Their latest attempt to make an impact in the top flight began promisingly, with a home victory over Sunderland. They subsequently suffered a 2-5 defeat to Manchester United. Meanwhile, in the League Cup, they comfortably overcame Leicester 3-1.
The Anfield giants became champions in 2025 after parting ways with Klopp. However, Slot was dismissed following last season, with the club unwilling to accept a fifth-place finish after a major spending spree in the previous transfer window. The new manager, Iraola, could only salvage a late draw against Newcastle thanks to a penalty in the 90+ minute. The 2-2 scoreline was then repeated against Nottingham Forest.
The newcomers scored an average of 1.74 goals per game in the Championship last season while conceding 1.02. The former champions averaged 1.66 goals scored and 1.39 conceded.
Head to Head matches: Ipswich vs Liverpool
Liverpool have won all four of their last Premier League meetings, while in the League Cup at the end of 2002, they also prevailed on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
It is time for the visitors to take maximum points. They have plenty of problems of their own, but they should still be capable of beating the newcomers away from home (odds – 1.60).
Ipswich vs Liverpool: key statistics and trends
- Ipswich have won two of their three matches this season
- Liverpool have drawn both of their previous matches, with both games ending in goals for both sides
Ipswich vs Liverpool: Possible starting lineups
Ipswich are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Scherpen - Davis, Greaves, Diop, O'Shea - Lukic, Núñez - Enciso, Maeda, Fatawu - Emersonn Correia da Silva
Liverpool are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Alisson - Kerkez, Van Dijk, Jaqué, Frimpong - Gravenberch, Szoboszlai - Gakpo, Wirtz, Ngumoha - Isak
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