Ipswich Town’s flying start to the 2026/27 season was met with a humbling defeat last time out, but they’ll be looking to correct the course when they host slow starters Liverpool.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsPremier League and Carabao Cup victories in their first two games of the season were exactly how new manager Gary O'Neil and his promoted Ipswich side would’ve wanted to start the campaign, but they were served a reality check as they lost 5-2 away to Manchester United last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930427##Returning to Portman Road at least usually guarantees good fortune, since Ipswich are unbeaten in their last 20 home matches (W14, D6).Liverpool’s squad overhaul with new manager Andoni Iraola in charge has produced a frustrating start to the season for their fans, as they’ve opened with 2-2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, not once leading in those games.Perhaps the blockbuster signing of Bradley Barcola can spark them into life as they’re hoping to avoid going seven successive Premier League games without victory for just the second time in their history (D4, L2), or maybe the calibre of opposition will offer encouragement, since the Reds are unbeaten in their last 20 Premier League matches against newly-promoted teams (W15, D5).Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 04 SeptemberVenue: Portman Road Stadium, IpswichPremier League (Matchday 3)Current standings: Ipswich Town – 12th (3 pts) | Liverpool – 13th (2 pts)The end: Messi says goodbye to ArgentinaQualification implications: Ipswich Town can leapfrog into the top five of the Premier League table with a home win, while winless Liverpool desperately need three points to avoid falling further off the pace at the top of the table.Form GuideIpswich Town❌ Loss vs Manchester United (2-5)✅ Win vs Leicester City (3-1)✅ Win vs Sunderland (2-1)✅ Win vs Union Berlin (4-2)✅ Win vs Rayo Vallecano (3-0)Liverpool➖ Draw vs Nottingham Forest (2-2)➖ Draw vs Newcastle United (2-2)✅ Win vs Como (2-0)❌ Loss vs Monaco (2-3)❌ Loss vs Leeds United (2-4)##NAJAVA_MECA_9930437##Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich Town (2025 Premier League)Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool (2024 Premier League)Liverpool 1-1 Ipswich Town (4-5 on penalties) (2002 League Cup)Liverpool 5-0 Ipswich Town (2002 Premier League)Ipswich Town 0-6 Liverpool (2002 Premier League)Team NewsIpswich Town❌ Jack Taylor – Knee injury (Out until mid-September).❌ Jaden Philogene – Ankle injury (Out until mid-September).❌ Emersonn – Injury concern (Out).🟡 Azor Matusiwa – Muscle strain (Subject to late fitness test).🟡 Florentino Luis – Unspecified issue (Doubtful).Liverpool❌ Conor Bradley – Knee injury (Out until late September).❌ Giovanni Leoni – Cruciate ligament injury (Out long-term).❌ Hugo Ekitike – Achilles injury (Out until January 2027).🟡 Joe Gomez – Strain (Subject to late fitness test).🟡 Federico Chiesa – Low back injury (Subject to late fitness test).Maradona, Riquelme, Messi, and now…? Leo's heir as Argentina's No. 10 revealedPlayer to Watch: Bradley Barcola (Liverpool)Bradley Barcola arrives at Anfield as Liverpool's marquee summer signing following his high-profile £123 million transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.The explosive winger possesses game-changing pace, direct dribbling ability, and sharp technical precision in the final third, offering Andoni Iraola's attack a vital creative spark. Set to make his highly anticipated competitive debut at Portman Road, Barcola will be eager to hit the ground running for his new club.Facing an Ipswich Town defense that has struggled for clean sheets and surrendered five goals last weekend, Barcola's width and one-on-one threat make him the primary focal point of Liverpool's offensive game plan.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Liverpool Win & Both Teams to Score🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Liverpool to Win 2-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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