Premier League · Matchday
2026-09-04 19:00:00 · 03:00 · Portman Road Stadium
Prediction Result
AI Predicted: 0-2|Actual: 0-2
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | 5.25 | 4.33 | 1.57 | -5.5% | -4.7% | -5.8% |
| PinnacleVALUE | 4.95 | 4.65 | 1.61 | -10.9% | +2.3% | -3.4% |
| 1xbetVALUE | 5.28 | 4.72 | 1.63 | -5.0% | +3.8% | -2.2% |
| WilliamHill | 4.80 | 4.33 | 1.57 | -13.6% | -4.7% | -5.8% |
| Betfair | 5.00 | 4.33 | 1.57 | -10.0% | -4.7% | -5.8% |
| bwin | 5.00 | 4.40 | 1.60 | -10.0% | -3.2% | -4.0% |
| Unibet | 5.20 | 4.00 | 1.61 | -6.4% | -12.0% | -3.4% |
| Ladbrokes | 4.60 | 4.20 | 1.57 | -17.2% | -7.6% | -5.8% |
| MarathonbetVALUE | 5.20 | 4.65 | 1.60 | -6.4% | +2.3% | -4.0% |
| MelBet | 5.05 | 4.54 | 1.57 | -9.1% | -0.1% | -5.8% |
| Coral | 4.60 | 4.20 | 1.57 | -17.2% | -7.6% | -5.8% |
| BetVictor | 5.00 | 4.33 | 1.55 | -10.0% | -4.7% | -7.0% |
| CloudBetVALUE | 4.90 | 4.65 | 1.58 | -11.8% | +2.3% | -5.2% |
| Sbo | 4.41 | 3.84 | 1.57 | -20.6% | -15.5% | -5.8% |
| Dafabet | 5.20 | 4.50 | 1.60 | -6.4% | -1.0% | -4.0% |
| MansionBet | 4.85 | 4.25 | 1.57 | -12.7% | -6.5% | -5.8% |
| Interwetten | 5.25 | 4.40 | 1.60 | -5.5% | -3.2% | -4.0% |
| 10Bet | 5.00 | 4.30 | 1.57 | -10.0% | -5.4% | -5.8% |
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Match Report
Ipswich Town 0–2 Liverpool | Premier League | 4 September 2026
Result Summary
Liverpool made light work of their trip to Portman Road, dispatching Ipswich Town with a clinical and composed 2–0 victory. The result was effectively sealed within the first ten minutes, with Alexander Isak delivering a stunning brace that left Gary O'Neil's side with an impossible mountain to climb for the remaining eighty minutes.
Match Analysis
The story of this contest was written almost immediately. Alexander Isak opened the scoring in the 6th minute, converting with his right foot from an Cody Gakpo assist, and then wasted no time repeating the feat just three minutes later — this time finishing with his left foot, again set up by the outstanding Gakpo. Two goals, two feet, two assists from the same provider, all inside nine minutes. It was a breathtaking start from Andoni Iraola's Liverpool.
Ipswich, to their credit, did not crumble entirely. The hosts actually generated a respectable volume of play as the game wore on — 14 total shots compared to Liverpool's 10, and 92 attacks registered against the visitors' 117. However, the early deficit fundamentally altered Ipswich's approach, and Liverpool's defensive discipline ensured those efforts rarely translated into genuine danger. Liverpool finished with 7 shots on target versus Ipswich's 5, and their 55% possession underlined their control without ever needing to overextend.
The disciplinary picture added intrigue in the middle portions. Alexis Mac Allister was booked for a foul as early as the 10th minute, just seconds after Isak's second goal, with Jérémy Jacquet (52') and Milos Kerkez (57') also picking up yellows in a scrappy second half. For Ipswich, Julio César Enciso was cautioned at 41 minutes for delay of game. Liverpool's 13 fouls conceded to Ipswich's 6 reflects a team that was at times forced to slow the game down to maintain their advantage.
A VAR review involving Dominik Szoboszlai at the 69th minute added a moment of tension, though the outcome didn't alter the scoreline. Liverpool's substitutions — bringing on Bradley Barcola and Ryan Gravenberch in the 64th minute — allowed Iraola to manage the game intelligently, while Isak, having done his job, was rightly taken off for a deserved rest. Ipswich's own quad of changes in the second half, including Jack Clarke, Zian Flemming, Guemissongui Ouattara, and Kasey McAteer, couldn't alter the fundamental dynamic.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast called this one correctly — a Liverpool win at 2–0, which proved exact. With a 60% probability assigned to a Liverpool victory and a confidence rating of 65/100, the model identified Liverpool's superiority while acknowledging Ipswich's capacity to compete. The scoreline being settled so early in the contest made the prediction look even more comfortable in hindsight, though the fact that Ipswich generated 14 shots demonstrates the hosts weren't entirely outplayed across 90 minutes.
Key Takeaways
- Alexander Isak's devastating opening burst was the defining moment — a brace in three minutes is a near-impossible deficit to recover from at any level.
- Cody Gakpo's double assist in the opening exchanges underscores his creative importance to Liverpool's attacking structure.
- Ipswich's 14 total shots are somewhat flattering — much of their volume came after the game was already decided.
- Liverpool's ability to manage a game after establishing a lead remains a significant strength under Iraola.
- Gary O'Neil's side will need to find ways to avoid conceding early if they are to remain competitive in home fixtures against top-half opposition.
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between Ipswich Town and Liverpool: Ipswich Town 1W · 1D · Liverpool 4W.
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Ipswich Town vs Liverpool — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Ipswich Town vs Liverpool?
PredictNext's AI model favours Liverpool with a 60% win probability — Ipswich Town 18%, draw 22%, Liverpool 60%.
What is the predicted score for Ipswich Town vs Liverpool?
The AI forecasts a 0-2 scoreline for Ipswich Town vs Liverpool, generated with 65% model confidence.
Will Ipswich Town vs Liverpool have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 52% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for under 2.5 goals in Ipswich Town vs Liverpool.
How accurate was the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 0-2; the match finished 0-2. The winner call was correct.