Premier League· Kick-off : Friday, September 4, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Ipswich vs Liverpool: 0-2 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Liverpool at 66%. The exact score 0-2 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (10.2%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (55%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (62%): missed.
Match analysis
Ipswich and Liverpool met on Friday, September 4, 2026, a Premier League, matchday 3 fixture. Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich. Before kick-off, our model gave Ipswich a 15% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Liverpool 66%. On the correct score, 0-2 comes out on top (10.2%), followed by 1-2 (9.8%) and 0-1 (9.2%).
Over their last 5 matches, Ipswich have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 14 and conceding 9. Liverpool have not won any of their last 5 matches (4 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 7 and conceding 8. Ipswich therefore arrive in far better shape than Liverpool. On average Ipswich score 2.80 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Liverpool score 1.40 and concede 1.60. In the table, Ipswich sit 12th with 3 points from 2 games, Liverpool 13th with 2 points from 2. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Ipswich have averaged 1.88 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.37 for Liverpool.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ipswich, 2 for Liverpool and 0 draws. Ipswich out or doubtful: Florentino, A. Matusiwa, J. Philogene and J. Taylor. Liverpool: C. Bradley, F. Chiesa, H. Ekitike, J. Gomez and G. Leoni. In double chance terms, "Ipswich or draw" stands at 34%, "Liverpool or draw" at 85% and "no draw" at 81%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Ipswich – Liverpool. 0-2 is the single most likely scoreline (10.2%); the 5 scores below add up to 46% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool | 10.2% |
| Ipswich 1-2 Liverpool | 9.8% |
| Ipswich 0-1 Liverpool | 9.2% |
| Ipswich 1-1 Liverpool | 8.9% |
| Ipswich 0-3 Liverpool | 7.6% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 0.96 expected goals for Ipswich and 2.22 for Liverpool, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 62% and "both teams to score" at 55%. Goals look likely in this one. Ipswich keep a clean sheet in 11% of scenarios, Liverpool in 38%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Ipswich expected goals | 0.96 |
| Liverpool expected goals | 2.22 |
| Both teams to score | 55% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 83% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 62% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 39% |
| Ipswich clean sheet | 11% |
| Liverpool clean sheet | 38% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Ipswich
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Manchester United · Premier League | 2-5 | L |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Leicester · EFL Cup | 3-1 | W |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sunderland · Premier League | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Union Berlin · Club Friendlies | 4-2 | W |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Rayo Vallecano · Club Friendlies | 3-0 | W |
Liverpool
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Nottingham Forest · Premier League | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Newcastle · Premier League | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Como · Club Friendlies | 0-0 | D |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Monaco · Club Friendlies | 2-3 | L |
| May 24, 2026 | Brentford · Premier League | 1-1 | D |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Liverpool | 13 | 2 | 2 |
Head-to-head
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ipswich, 2 for Liverpool and 0 draws.
Out and doubtful
Ipswich
- Florentino (out)
- A. Matusiwa (out)
- J. Philogene (out)
- J. Taylor (out)
Liverpool
- C. Bradley (out)
- F. Chiesa (out)
- H. Ekitike (out)
- J. Gomez (out)
- G. Leoni (out)
Other matches in this competition
- Aston Villa 0-1 ArsenalAug 31, 2026
- Newcastle 2-2 BournemouthSep 5, 2026
- Brighton 1-1 LeedsSep 5, 2026
- Nottingham Forest 0-0 TottenhamSep 5, 2026
- Brentford 1-1 SunderlandSep 5, 2026
- Fulham 2-3 Crystal PalaceSep 5, 2026
- Manchester City 1-0 CoventrySep 5, 2026
- Hull City 0-0 Aston VillaSep 5, 2026
- Everton 2-2 Manchester UnitedSep 6, 2026
- Arsenal 2-1 ChelseaSep 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Ipswich a 15% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Liverpool 66%. Liverpool are therefore favourites. Final score: 0-2.
What is the most likely correct score for Ipswich vs Liverpool?
0-2 (10.2%), followed by 1-2 (9.8%), 0-1 (9.2%), 1-1 (8.9%) and 0-3 (7.6%).
Will both teams score in Ipswich vs Liverpool?
The probability that both Ipswich and Liverpool score is 55%. Ipswich have a 11% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Liverpool 38%.
How many goals should we expect in Ipswich vs Liverpool?
The model expects 3.18 goals (0.96 for Ipswich, 2.22 for Liverpool). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 83%, over 2.5 goals 62%, over 3.5 goals 39%.
When and where is Ipswich vs Liverpool played?
Friday, September 4, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), Premier League, matchday 3. Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich.
What form are Ipswich and Liverpool in?
Ipswich: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (14 scored, 9 conceded). Liverpool: 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Ipswich and Liverpool?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ipswich, 2 for Liverpool and 0 draws.
What was the Ipswich vs Liverpool result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Liverpool at 66%. The exact score 0-2 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (10.2%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (55%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (62%): missed.
How is the Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (0.96 for Ipswich, 2.22 for Liverpool) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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