Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27
Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool eye maiden win of new season against Ipswich in Suffolk
Nestled just a short stroll from the historic marina of the Ipswich Waterfront, the Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, gears up to host Matchweek 3 of the Premier League, where home team Ipswich Town and Merseyside outfit Liverpool face each other in what is set to be a thrilling clash.
The Suffolk outfit is coming off a 5-2 defeat to Manchester United in the last game after a hat-trick from Bruno Fernandes saw the Red Devils clinch a massive comeback win. Apart from that defeat, Ipswich won every single one of their last four games, including a win in their opening matchweek fixture against Sunderland.
They are led by former Strasbourg and Wolves gaffer Gary O’Neill. They have exhibited an entertaining brand of football after scoring 14 goals in their last five outings. They spent a lot of money in the transfer window for a rebuild, making them the eighth-highest spenders in the Premier League.
The 2024-25 champions are yet to win or lose a game in the Premier League after a below-average start to the new season. After a 2-2 draw against the Magpies in the opening game, they had to settle for yet another 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest in the last game.
They recently roped in Bradley Barcola from PSG, who could be making his most anticipated debut for the Reds against Ipswich next. It has not been an ideal start for Iraola, but who better than the Bournemouth gaffer to turn things around for the Merseyside outfit?
Kick-off:
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- Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
- Stadium: Portman Road Stadium
- Kick-off time: 12:30 am IST
- Date: Saturday, September 5
- Referee: Darren England
- VAR: In use
Form:
Ipswich (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W
Liverpool (in all competitions): D-D-W-D-L
Players to Watch
Daizen Maeda (Ipswich Town)
The Japanese winger from Osaka has accumulated enough European experience during his time with Celtic, where he won several national honours. After a trophy-laden stint in Scotland, Maeda found his new home at Suffolk with Ipswich Town and will be raring to go all guns blazing against the Reds.
A veteran of the Japanese national team, Maeda was the standout performer for the Blue Samurai in the last two editions of the World Cup. He will be up against Dutch fullback Jeremie Frimpong on the flank, who boasts a terrifying recovery pace while tracking down wingers.
Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
The veteran Brazilian custodian has failed to keep a clean sheet in the last few games, conceding over three goals in the last two games. A world-class keeper, Alisson has been one of the most reliable presences between the sticks for Liverpool over the years.
He will be up against a decent attacking lineup led by Daizen Maeda, Enciso and Fatawu against Ipswich Town next. He has to be at his absolute best in the next game to help the Reds clinch a clean sheet and a vital win in their next outing at Suffolk.
Match Facts
- Ian Rush has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
- Liverpool won the last five encounters between these two sides.
- The last time Ipswich defeated the Reds was back in 20001
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds
- Liverpool to win – 11/20 with bet365
- Florian Wirtz to score – 21/10 with bet365
- Ipswich Town 1-3 Liverpool -11/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, Azor Matisuwa is injured alongside Florentino, Jack Taylor and Jaden Philogene-Bidace.
For Liverpool, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike are injured and will be unavailable for the next game alongside Joseph Gomez
Head-to-Head
Total games: 74
Ipswich won: 14
Liverpool won: 39
Matches drawn: 21
Predicted Lineups
Ipswich Town predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Kjell Scherpen (GK); Dara O’Shea, Issa Diop, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis; Marcelino Núñez, Saša Lukić; Abdul Fatawu, Julio Enciso, Daizen Maeda; Sindre Walle Egeli
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker (GK); Jeremie Frimpong, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai; Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Daniel Muñoz; Alexander Isak
Match Prediction
Liverpool are hungry for a win, and Ipswich’s recent defeat has exposed their defensive vulnerabilities. Given the quality of players Liverpool have in their playing eleven, the Reds will likely clinch an easy win against the Suffolk outfit.
Prediction: Ipswich Town 1-3 Liverpool
Telecast Details
- India: JioStar and Star Sports Select
- UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports
- USA: Peacock
- Nigeria: SuperSport via DStv
When and where is the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool match?
The match will be played at Portman Road in Suffolk, UK, on Saturday, September 5 at 12:30 a.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool match in India?
The match can be streamed on JioHotstar in India.
Where and how to watch the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool match in UK?
The match can be streamed on Sky Sports in the UK.