{"id":835853,"date":"2026-09-04T05:32:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T05:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/835853\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T05:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T05:32:15","slug":"ipswich-vs-liverpool-preview-predictions-and-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/835853\/","title":{"rendered":"Ipswich vs. Liverpool: Preview, Predictions and Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool are searching for their first competitive victory under Andoni Iraola when traveling to Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Friday. <\/p>\n

The Reds have been forced to come from behind in successive 2\u20132 draws with Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, and failure to secure three points at Portman Road would add another layer of pressure for Iraola early in his reign. <\/p>\n

Large sums were splashed on new talent over the summer, including $166 million on Bradley Barcola alone, but Liverpool<\/a> still find themselves lacking depth in key departments. Poor squad planning could hurt them as the season progresses. <\/p>\n

Ipswich <\/a>are eager to take advantage of any uncertainty in the Liverpool ranks, although their 5\u20132 defeat to Manchester United last weekend after taking an initial lead will have knocked their confidence. Things had started so well for Gary O\u2019Neil\u2019s men, who beat Sunderland in their opener, but their trip to Old Trafford served as an almighty reality check. <\/p>\n

Ipswich vs. Liverpool Score PredictionReds Sneak Crucial Victory\"Liverpool\"<\/p>\n

Liverpool should overcome their hosts. | Robbie Jay Barratt\/AMA\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

The issues that derailed Liverpool\u2019s 2025\u201326 campaign under Arne Slot have been on full view at the start of the new season. Defensive vulnerabilities have been exacerbated by poor performances at fullback and the absence of an orthodox holding midfielder, making them far too easy to play through both in central and wide areas. <\/p>\n

Ipswich will look to target fast breakaways in search of a major scalp, with Newcastle and Forest having benefited from a direct, counter-attacking strategy against the Reds. They spent $285 million over the summer to make their squad competitive and the likes of Julio Enciso, Abdul Fatawu and Emersonn should make life tough for their visitors. <\/p>\n

However, Liverpool\u2019s deeper roster gives them an obvious advantage, and they have looked sharp going forward despite their defensive issues. They have the attacking firepower to overcome the Tractor Boys, especially with Barcola waiting in the wings for his debut. <\/p>\n

Liverpool\u2019s strong offense: Only four teams have created more expected goals than the Merseysiders during the opening rounds. Iraola\u2019s side have conjured 4.7 xG, although Ipswich aren\u2019t too far behind on 3.9. Ipswich issues: Nobody has a worse defensive record than O\u2019Neil\u2019s team to date, who have surrendered 5.4 xG and conceded six times.Head-to-head record: Liverpool won both fixtures with Ipswich during the 2024\u201325 season, including a 2\u20130 victory in Slot\u2019s debut at Portman Road, and they haven\u2019t lost away from home in this fixture since 1986. <\/p>\n

Prediction: Ipswich 1\u20132 Liverpool<\/p>\n

Ipswich Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool\"Ipswich<\/p>\n

Ipswich could name a nearly identical XI.<\/p>\n

Summer signing Emersonn should feature against Liverpool despite coming off with a knee injury in last Sunday\u2019s defeat. Another new recruit is a doubt, too, with Florentino Lu\u00eds battling a calf problem. <\/p>\n

Jaden Philogene-Bidace, Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor will all be missing, but Ipswich now have significant squad depth after a summer overhaul in the transfer market. <\/p>\n

Not many changes are expected from the team that was eventually beaten by Manchester United, especially considering how well Ipswich played for much of the first half. <\/p>\n

However, 2022 World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios could come into the team in midfield to help shore things up. <\/p>\n

Ipswich predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Scherpen; O\u2019Shea, Diop, Greaves, Davis; Palacios, Luki\u0107; Fatawu, Enciso, Maeda; Emersonn. <\/p>\n

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Ipswich\"Liverpool<\/p>\n

Liverpool have some problems.<\/p>\n

Iraola has revealed that Joe Gomez will return to team training next week, but the trip to East Anglia comes too soon for him. Giovanni Leoni and Federico Chiesa won\u2019t start training again until around the international break, while Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 will be missing for much longer. <\/p>\n

There has been clamor for Dominik Szoboszlai to start at right back against Ipswich, but Iraola might keep faith in the underperforming Jeremie Frimpong for the time being. <\/p>\n

The Hungarian appears more likely to start in midfield alongside one of Alexis Mac Allister or Ryan Gravenberch, while Victor Mu\u00f1oz, last weekend\u2019s savior for Liverpool<\/a>, should line up on the right-hand side of the attack. <\/p>\n

Iraola has suggested Barcola will be involved at Portman Road, but his lack of match fitness means Cody Gakpo should continue on the left wing from the start. <\/p>\n

Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Mu\u00f1oz, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak. <\/p>\n

Pick Your Premier League Starting XIs!<\/p>\n

What Time Does Ipswich vs. Liverpool Kick Off?Location: Ipswich, EnglandStadium: Portman RoadDate: Friday, Sep. 4Kick-off Time: 8 p.m. BST \/ 3 p.m. ET \/ 12 p.m. PTReferee: Darren EnglandVAR: Nick HoptonHow to Watch Ipswich vs. Liverpool on TV, Live Stream<\/p>\n

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