After successive draws in their opening two matches, Liverpool seek their first win of the new season when they take on Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Friday night.
Liverpool drew their opening match of the season 2-2 away to Newcastle United. They were then held to another 2-2 draw at home to Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Ipswich won their opening match of the season 2-1 against Sunderland at Portman Road.
But they were brought back down to earth with a bump last Sunday when they were thrashed 5-2 at Old Trafford by Manchester United.
The Tractor Boys will need to bounce back quickly if they are to avoid successive defeats.
Ipswich vs Liverpool match information
- Date: Friday 4th September 2026
- Kick-off: 8pm BST
- Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich
- Competition: Premier League
- TV: Sky Sports
Ipswich vs Liverpool betting odds
| Outcome | Odds |
| Liverpool Win | 1/2 |
| Draw | 7/2 |
| Ipswich Win | 9/2 |
Odds provided by William Hill and are subject to change.
Ipswich vs Liverpool betting tips
Right, straight into our Premier League betting tips for Ipswich vs Liverpool, starting with our match winner. .
Liverpool to win
Okay, Liverpool’s start to the season has been somewhat underwhelming.
Their draw away at Newcastle on the opening weekend was understandable.But last weekend’s 2-2 draw at home to Nottingham Forest wasn’t, and Liverpool needs to start winning.
Ipswich began with an impressive win over Sunderland at Portman Road. However, they were taught a good lesson about how tough life is going to be in the Premier League last Sunday at Old Trafford.
The loss to United will be an eye-opener for the Tractor Boys and they may not yet have recovered from it.
Tip: We’re going for a Liverpool win at 1/2
Both teams to score
We’re not overthinking this prediction.
Both teams have scored in both of their Premier League matches this season.
There are reasons to think Ipswich can get on the scoresheet despite Liverpool being favourites.
Ipswich got two against Sunderland at this venue and another two against Manchester United last weekend. They have also conceded in both their matches.
The same applies to Liverpool. They have been involved in two 2-2 draws this season.
If this match was at Anfield, then we wouldn’t be looking at this bet, but it has a great chance of winning at Portman Road.
Tip: Back both teams to score at 8/15
Alexander Isak to score anytime
The former Newcastle striker did come in for some criticism for his performance away at his former club on the opening weekend of the season.
However, Alexander Isak looked more like his old self in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest last weekend.
Isak was on the scoresheet for his first goal of the new season. He did cut a slightly frustrated figure at times, but Forest’s tactics were defensive and the Tricky Trees were not easy to play against.
We expect Isak to get more chances against Ipswich. They were wide open at times against Manchester United and Liverpool will cash in if the Tractor Boys make the same mistakes again on Friday.
This looks like the perfect match for Isak to get his second goal of the season and start to get a goalscoring run together.
Tip: Back Alexander Isak to score anytime at 1/1
Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction
Liverpool are yet to fully get going under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The Spaniard is clearly trying to get the team out of the bad habits they picked up last season, but it won’t happen overnight.
Ipswich looked like a Championship team against Manchester United last week. The way they capitulated in the second half will be worrying for Gary O’Neil.
If Liverpool get an early goal, it could be a long night for the Tractor Boys. However, we do expect a more solid defensive performance, but it won’t be enough to prevent a second successive defeat.
Liverpool should win this match with a bit to spare.
Correct Score Prediction: Ipswich 1-3 Liverpool – Odds 9/1
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- Liverpool to win 1/2
- Both teams to score 8/15
- Alexander Isak to score anytime 1/1
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