This week’s edition of Friday Night Football takes place at Portman Road as newly-promoted Ipswich host Liverpool.
Both sides are looking to bounce back after disappointing results on Matchday 2 of the season.
It should be yet another fascinating English top-flight contest and our full match preview is available to view below, with tips and the latest Premier League odds from NetBet Sport.
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Where can I watch Ipswich vs Liverpool in the UK?
Ipswich vs Liverpool will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
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Recent results
After beating Sunderland 2-1 on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, Ipswich and manager Gary O’Neil were given a bit of a reality check at Old Trafford last Sunday. The Tractor Boys took the lead against Manchester United through Leif Davis, but proceeded to lose 5-2 courtesy of a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick.
As for Liverpool, Andoni Iraola is still searching for a first competitive victory in the hot-seat following last Saturday’s disappointing 2-2 home draw vs Nottingham Forest – the point salvaged by a late Victor Munoz strike. The Reds drew 2-2 at Newcastle in their opening fixture of the campaign, and are now six games without a win in the top flight – a rather concerning run.
Head-to-head record
The 2024-25 season saw these teams face off for the first time in 22 years. Liverpool won 2-0 at Portman Road, before collecting a 4-1 victory at Anfield.
Team news
Jadon Philogene and Jack Taylor are ruled out for Ipswich, while Azor Matusiwa and Florentino Luis are rated as 50/50. Deadline day arrival Zian Flemming should be part of O’Neil’s latest matchday squad, especially with fellow striker Emersonn a doubt after injuring his knee vs Man Utd.
Liverpool’s marquee summer signing, Bradley Barcola, could make his debut at Portman Road. Although, the Frenchman’s last competitive appearance was back in July, so a first start feels unlikely. Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni remain long-term absentees, while Joe Gomez and Federico Chiesa are doubts.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Ipswich are underdogs on home soil, priced at 4.90 to claim the win. A victory for Liverpool is at odds of 1.53, while the draw is 4.50.
Ipswich vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.52
While Liverpool are the clear favourites for the win, keeping a clean sheet may prove to be a tall order for Alisson Becker and his defenders. Going forward, Ipswich can pose a danger to any side in the division, while it is now eight Premier League matches without a clean sheet for the Reds. As such, the BTTS market looks very attractive indeed!
Anytime goalscorer – Alexander Isak @ 1.96
Isak opened his 2026-27 Premier League account vs Forest – and his record vs Ipswich is outstanding. The Swedish striker scored four goals in just two appearances against them for Newcastle, including a hat-trick at Portman Road. The numbers speak for themselves here.
Player to score or assist – Julio Enciso @ 2.60
Last week we backed Enciso to contribute a goal or an assist, and the Paraguayan delivered deep into stoppage time – setting up Chuba Akpom to make it 5-2 at Old Trafford. Now, his odds are not as eye-catching on this occasion, but a price better than evens still feels like good value. Enciso tallied an assist against Sunderland on the opening weekend, and Liverpool’s defensive issues are clear for all to see. So backing the South American star could be a cheeky route to profit.
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