Liverpool are desperate for a first win of the Premier League season when they travel to face Ipswich Town on Friday night.
There is already pressure on new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola to get his first three points of the campaign after two draws from their opening two league games.
The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw by Newcastle United on the opening weekend before surrendering the lead twice in a 2-2 home draw with Nottingham Forest last Saturday.
Ipswich, meanwhile, have endured a mixed start to life back in the Premier League.
Gary O’Neil’s side opened the campaign with an impressive 2-1 home win against Sunderland before suffering a 5-2 thrashing at Manchester United.
Their 2-1 victory over Sunderland was particularly encouraging, recovering from a difficult spell to secure the three points with a dramatic late winner from Jack Clarke.
The last time these sides met was in January 2025 and Liverpool ran riot in a 4-1 triumph. Ipswich have not beaten the reds since 2000.
Will Iraola finally get his first win in charge of Liverpool? Here is our predicted outcome for the match.
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What time does Ipswich vs Liverpool start?
The match kicks off at 10PM E.A.T at Portman Road
Ipswich vs Liverpool team news
Jaden Philogene-Bidace is expected to miss out with an ankle injury, while Emersonn is a doubt after suffering a knee problem against Man United.
Azor Matusiwa, Jack Taylor and Florentino Luis are all also sidelined for the hosts. Meaning, Marcelino Núñez and Sasa Lukic will start in central midfield.
Julio Enciso, who joined the club from Brighton, and Chuba Akpom are both fit and will lead the attacking line as well as Daizen Maeda.
Despite sealing a last-minute move from PSG, Bradley Barcola is expected to feature from the bench as Iraola retains Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo in the starting XI.
Alexander Isak got off the mark for the season and will be the focal point of Liverpool’s attack.
Ipswich vs Liverpool head-to-head and current form
The hosts have had a better start to the season with a win under their belt. Prior to the heavy defeat at Man United, they were on a six-game winning streak.
The Reds have struggled with three draws in their last five matches, winning just once in that run as well.
Liverpool have beaten Ipswich the last five times they have played against them, giving them a competitive advantage ahead of the match.
Current form:
Ipswich – LWWWW
Liverpool – DDWDL
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Ipswich vs Liverpool previous games
- Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich (January 25, 2025)
- Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool (August 17, 2024)
- Liverpool 1 (5) – 1 (4) Ipswich (December 4, 2002)
- Liverpool 5-0 Ipswich (May 11, 2002)
- Ipswich 0-6 Liverpool (February 9, 2002)
Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction
Liverpool have conceded in both of their Premier League matches this season, while Ipswich have already demonstrated their ability to score at this level.
Liverpool’s first two league games have produced four goals apiece, while Ipswich’s two Premier League matches have produced 10 goals in total.
That makes goals the most attractive betting options.
Prediction – Over 2.5 goals – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
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