Liverpool vs Ipswich Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview

Ahead of the weekend, here’s a prediction, team news, lineups, and fixtures preview for Liverpool vs Ipswich. A one-sided affair is likely, given the gulf in class and experience between the two sides.

You’d be shocked if this wasn’t a routine home performance. Arne Slot’s men have been excellent across the entire campaign. Liverpool won at Brentford last weekend thanks to Darwin Nunez’s excellent brace in the dying moments. Kieran McKenna’s side were embarrassed by the Citizens at Portman Road in a 6-0 defeat.

Liverpool vs Ipswich Prediction: A Lively Colombian

England, Premier League, Saturday, January 25th, 15:00 (UK)

Darwin Nunez was the hero for Liverpool last weekend. Arne Slot must’ve scratched his head watching his side fail to convert endless goal-scoring opportunities. It was three hard-fought points at a tricky venue for many sides this season. They’re back at Anfield, a venue where Liverpool have earned 23 points from ten clashes. Anything but victory will do. 

We can take nothing away from Ipswich. Kieran McKenna’s side were in League One 24 months ago. It’s been an absolute rollercoaster for all involved at the club. Their Premier League season has gone as expected. The Tractor Boys boast a 3-7-12 (WDL) record after 22 matches. Ipswich were humiliated by City last weekend in a 6-0 battering. It won’t do their confidence any favours, especially with a fast-approaching visit to Anfield. Many supporters will be eyeing up their clash with Southampton a week later. That’s a clash they’ll be desperate to win. 

Liverpool are no bigger than 1.11 to win on Saturday afternoon. That makes finding a reasonably priced selection a little tricky. After watching Ipswich last weekend, I found it tricky to make a case for them. It almost seemed they didn’t have an answer and ultimately gave up. McKenna wouldn’t have liked what he saw, and this is a venue where you can’t drop your head, or you could be in trouble. 

You’d expect Arne Slot’s side to rack up the chances here. Chiesa, Diaz, Gakpo, Nunez and Salah are available. It’s a frightening attack, and that’s even without Diogo Jota. Szoboszlai and Elliott should feature in an attacking midfield role. The Hungarian is likely to play from the start. Backing Liverpool in the team goal department could be an idea, but the prices are incredibly slim. Over 3.5 Liverpool goals is priced at 2.10. 

Luis Diaz is a player who always works hard. He’s relentless and doesn’t give the opposition a moment of rest. The Colombian has found the back of the net eight times in the league this term. Only Mo Salah has scored more. Diaz is averaging 0.57 goals per 90 under Arne Slot. It’s an impressive statistic. Luis may lead the line at Anfield. He’s played this role several times this campaign. The price appeals, considering how short all angles supporting Liverpool are. 

• Liverpool vs Ipswich Prediction: Luis Diaz AGS (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 2.05
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 5/10 (TRACKED BET)

Liverpool vs Ipswich Prediction odds via bet365 as at 09:00, January 22nd, 2024. Odds may now differ.

Liverpool vs Ipswich Injuries, Team News and Possible Lineups Prediction: Limited Absentees

Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez are the only likely absentees for Liverpool on Saturday afternoon. The pair aren’t expected to be out for too long, which will bring Arne Slot joy.

It’s a relentless Liverpool team. They’re strong all over the pitch and can comfortably blow Ipswich away. Salah is having a remarkable campaign, whilst Gravenberch and Mac Allister have performed brilliantly in midfield. Virgil Van Dijk has been immense this term. This squad has every chance of winning multiple trophies in 24/25.

Kieran McKenna will be without Ogbene and Sammie Szmodics in their encounter at Anfield. Conor Chaplin is doubtful. They’ll need to stabilise at the back. Another heavy beating could be on the cards if they’re not 100%. 

Axel Tuanzebe might start ahead of Ben Godfrey in defence. It was a pretty embarrassing opening Premier League match for the new Ipswich man. Liam Delap has been a standout this term. He’ll likely move on if his side are relegated back to the Championship. 

Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; TAA, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szobszlai, Gakpo, Diaz

Ipswich possible starting lineup:
Walton; Johnson, Godfrey, O’Shea, Burgess, Davis, Hutchinson, Morsy, Cajuste, Clarke, Delap

Match OPTA Stats:

• Liverpool have won their last three league games against Ipswich by an aggregate score of 13-0 – they last  won four in a row against the Tractor Boys between 1963 and 1969. 
• Ipswich have won two of their last three away league games against Liverpool, having failed to win any of  their first 27 visits to Anfield beforehand (D8 L19). Their last visit ended in a 5-0 defeat on the final day of  the 2001-02 season, however. 
• Liverpool have won their last 10 Premier League home games against promoted sides by an aggregate  score of 34-7 since a 1-0 loss to Fulham in March 2021. 
• Liverpool remain unbeaten in their last 17 Premier League games (W12 D5), with their only defeat this  season coming back in September (0-1 v Nottingham Forest). In Arne Slot’s case, it’s the longest unbeaten  run any Liverpool manager has had in their first Football League season with the club since William Edward  Barclay, who avoided defeat in all 28 games in the Reds’ first ever such campaign in 1893-94 (second tier). 
• Liverpool have a higher xG total than any other side in the Premier League this season (50.2), while only  Southampton (52.6) have a higher xG against than Ipswich (45.8). 

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