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>Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Predictions, Picks & Odds – 04/09/2026
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Ipswich Town are back in the Premier League and already look at home. Under new manager Gary O'Neil, a coach with proven survival pedigree from his spells at Bournemouth and Wolves, the Tractor Boys opened with a convincing 2-1 victory over Sunderland. A 3-1 EFL Cup win against Leicester followed, building early momentum. Sitting seventh, they carry the confidence of a Championship campaign in which Portman Road was virtually a fortress, losing just once on home soil.
Liverpool arrive in Suffolk amid genuine turbulence. A fifth-place finish last term, their worst in a decade, prompted sweeping changes: Mohamed Salah departed after nine years, Andrew Robertson left for Spurs, and Ibrahima Konate was released. New head coach Andoni Iraola inherited a squad in transition, and results reflect the upheaval. Three consecutive draws followed by two defeats leave Liverpool languishing in eleventh, their 2-2 stalemate with Newcastle the latest illustration of a side still searching for identity.
Liverpool arrive at Portman Road in wretched form, winless in five league matches with three draws and two defeats. A side undergoing significant upheaval under Andoni Iraola, having lost Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konaté and Andrew Robertson, looks nothing like the force that once dominated English football. Their away record this term is a serious concern, and the price at 1.53 feels too short given the evidence.
Ipswich, by contrast, have started brightly. Two wins from two competitive fixtures, including a composed 2-1 Premier League victory over Sunderland, suggest Gary O'Neil has instilled belief quickly. Portman Road was a fortress during their Championship promotion campaign, and that energy should carry into this encounter against vulnerable opposition sitting eleventh in the table.
The double chance covering a home win or draw represents the value selection here, supported by the home price at 5.50 and the draw at 4.50. Liverpool's transitional difficulties are real, not cosmetic, and backing Ipswich to avoid defeat feels well grounded. Both teams to score at 1.57 also merits attention given Liverpool's leaky defensive record and Ipswich's early attacking confidence.
Trends to Know about Ipswich Town vs Liverpool
- Ipswich unbeaten at home this season
- Liverpool winless in five league matches
- Reds lost key players including Salah
Form & Statistics: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool
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What time is Ipswich Town vs Liverpool?
Ipswich Town host Liverpool at Portman Road on Thursday 4 September 2026, with kickoff set for 20:00 BST.
Where is Ipswich Town vs Liverpool being played?
This fixture takes place at Portman Road Stadium, the home ground of Ipswich Town in Suffolk.
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