- Ipswich are unbeaten at home in the Premier League 2026-2027, having won one and drawn none of their one home match so far.
- Liverpool are undefeated away from home in the Premier League 2026-2027, having drawn one and lost none of their one away match to date.
- Liverpool have scored an average of 2.00 goals per match on the road in the Premier League 2026-2027, scoring twice on their travels to date.
An interesting clash of styles
Pragmatic Gary O'Neil has found an immediate formula for Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys are flying in all competitions at the moment, winning five matches in a row across the board and going five from five in their last five games.
The home team's success is built on organisation and selective pressing. O'Neil has his side in a compact shape, which gives them the edge in a game of containment against an opponent, but does not suit them when they are required to open up and take the game to the opposition. We're expecting an interesting chess match between the two coaches on Friday, with Liverpool likely to try and use the pressure to win the match on the counter attack.
Liverpool can edge it
Liverpool have a mixed form across their last five matches, winning two, drawing one and losing two. The Reds recorded a 2-3 home defeat to AS Monaco, before a 2-0 home win over Calcio Como, followed by a 2-2 draw away to Newcastle in the Premier League 2026-2027.
Ipswich have been in fine form themselves, but the visitors have the quality to edge this one, so we're going with Liverpool to take the points at 1.57. The home side are a decent price at 5.2 and the draw at 4.1 is also a decent option, so we're not going to be too harsh on our selection, just in case Ipswich's momentum carries them through.
A lively affair in store
Ipswich have conceded just once in their sole Premier League 2026-2027 home match to date, but Portman Road is no easy place to visit and Liverpool have the firepower to break down even the most stubborn of opponents. An away goal should be on the cards, and with both teams looking sharp in front of goal at the start of the new season, the visitors look set to win and we're having over 2.5 goals at 1.57 and both teams to score at 1.6.
Key men
Cody Gakpo has been Liverpool's danger man in the Premier League 2026-2027, netting one goal in one appearance. Ryan Gravenberch has been the playmaker, providing one assist in one match.
Emersonn has been Ipswich's main finishing threat in the top flight, netting once in his first appearance for the club. Julio Enciso has been the man pulling the strings, providing one assist in the Premier League 2026-2027.
