The Premier League is back in action with its first set of matches this weekend as Ipswich Town lock horns with Arne Slot’s Liverpool side in an important clash at Portman Road on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive over the past year and will want to win this game.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Preview
Ipswich Town finished in second place in the EFL Championship standings last season and have stepped up to the plate this year. The hosts edged Nice to a 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Liverpool, on the other hand, finished in third place in the Premier League table last season and have been impressive in recent months. The Merseyside outfit played out a 0-0 draw against Las Palmas last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Liverpool have a good historical record against Ipswich Town and have won 37 out of the 72 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Ipswich Town’s 14 victories.Ipswich Town played their most recent game in the Premier League against Liverpool and suffered a 5-0 defeat at Anfield in May 2002.Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 matches away from home against Ipswich Town in the Premier League, with their previous such game ending in a 6-0 victory in February 2002.Ipswich Town are unbeaten in their opening game of the season in each of their last 10 league campaigns, with their previous such defeat coming in a Championship game at the hands of Reading in the 2013-14 season.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool are in the midst of a transition at the moment and will need to make a good start to their Premier League campaign. The Merseysiders could potentially push for the league title this season and will need to lay down a marker this weekend.
Ipswich Town were impressive in the Championship but will be up against stronger opponents in the top flight. Liverpool are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Ipswich Town 1-3 Liverpool
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Liverpool to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Mohamed Salah to score – Yes
